

Susan Okereke
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@DoTheMathsThing
Maths teacher & communicator, teacher facilitator, @MathsAppeal podcast co-host, BBC Radio 4 puzzles & writer. Aims to show maths is everywhere & for everyone!



Well… a thing just happened! 🤯📚 Bobby Seagull MBE "for services to public libraries” 🇬🇧✨ I was just on BBC News talking about my passion for books, libraries, and our incredible librarians ❤️📖 and why they are so vital to our communities. Tomorrow, I’ll talk all things libraries on: 📺 BBC Breakfast – 6.40am 🎙️ LBC – 7.40am 📺 ITV Good Morning Britain – time TBC If you’d like to read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Thank you to everyone who believes in the power of libraries 🙏📚 As an former @CILIPinfo UK libraries champion & current @readingagency ambassador, I will continue to campaign for libraries on our high streets. #library #libraries #newyearshonours #MBE

For #STEMday, some wise words from @MathsAppeal host Susan Okereke with @Bobby_Seagull 💬 We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.

🔢 How important is confidence with numbers? 💭 Could building number confidence be the key to stronger financial confidence — and greater opportunity? As an ambassador for @Nat_Numeracy, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov). 💷 This year’s theme: Money Matters Everyday maths helps us take control of our finances from budgeting and saving 💰 to understanding bills and payslips 📄 ✨ Building confidence with numbers isn’t just about maths, it’s about financial wellbeing. ✅ Try my 5-step Number Confidence Check-In and see how number confidence leads to financial confidence. 🔗 Learn more: nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/whats-num… #Numeracy #Maths #NumberConfidence #Finance #FinancialConfidence #Charity #Ambassador










Why don't GCSE resits work? My thoughts which I also shared on @lbc this morning.










How can we improve the number confidence of women? 🔢 NEW @Nat_Numeracy survey reveals 35% of women admitted seeing “using numbers & data” listed as a job requirement would put them off applying – compared to just 20% of men. Panel chaired by @CapitalOneUK CEO Lucy Marie-Hughes including fellow National Numeracy charity ambassador @RachelRileyRR Link to new report with recommendations for employers nationalnumeracy.org.uk/numeracy-for-e…








