Julia Smith

Plot twist: 67 was a mathematically significant number long before it became a meme. Here’s what makes it cool: It is a prime number (can only be divided by itself and 1). But it’s not just ANY prime number. 🧵⬇️

A lovely catch up today with @DagsMathsand @MathsNot today to talk all things maths and to take a look at my book ‘Maths Revolution’ Two people who speak wise words and two valued friendships @BloomsburyBooks

@MrMattock Thanks so much Pete 😊 very kind

Very excited to receive my copy of 'Maths Revolution' by the wonderful @tessmaths. Was lucky enough to have seen a copy of this to review - a must read for anyone working with struggling or reluctant GCSE learners.

I have just pushed live a MASSIVE update of my Mr Barton Maths website - all 100% free. If you find it useful, please help spread the word by sharing this post 🙏

The very kind and wise people at Waterstones are offering a 25% discount...run! Out on the 26th March... waterstones.com/campaign/febru… Order before the 20th Feb and use the code FEB"^ at checkout #WPreorder

It’s here 😍

97 Days To Go - GCSE Maths 2026 Higher: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/gcs… Foundation: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/gcs…

GCSE maths anxiety is rising, and teachers are feeling the pressure too. Maths Revolution shares simple, steady approaches that help students build confidence and stick with it. A reassuring read for anyone teaching GCSE this term. Available 26 Mar 2026 @BloomsburyEd @tessmaths

99 Days To Go - GCSE Maths 2026 Higher: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/gcs… Foundation: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/gcs…

A reminder - ways in which to introduce ideas, concepts and discussion which promote thought and discussion... #YoureWelcome Mathematical Hooks padlet.com/tessmaths1/mat…

Read our books for FREE! Did you know you can request our titles for review on @NetGalley? These are available now — with even more to discover... netgalley.co.uk/catalog/publis…

@dylanwiliam @MrsM_Maths Thank you ☺️

This week won so here's the link (there are around 1200 files in all): bit.ly/DylanWiliamPow…. These are made available under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc…. This means you can Share and Adapt the material with the following conditions:

I'm thinking of making my Powerpoint slide-decks publicly available, though I am not sure when I should do this: during the holidays, at the beginning of next term, or later, once people have got back to work? What would you prefer:

Struggling learners deserve more than quick fixes. @tessmaths's Maths Revolution has practical strategies, ready-to-use scripts & activities to tackle maths resistance head-on. “An essential and practical guide for every maths teacher.” Pre-order @ bloomsbury.com

First proofs look fantastic! Maths Revolution by @tessmaths publishes 26 Mar 2026. Practical, evidence-based strategies to help teachers re-engage learners and secure that crucial Grade 4. #MathsEducation #GCSE #TeachingResources #BloomsburyEducation #MathsRevolution

Good luck to all those Year 12 resitting Foundation tier GCSE Maths this week - remember, about 10,000 students will achieve Grade 4 or better this time round, so be one of them! Make it the shortest “endless cycle” ever known

“If you’re thinking about building your skills, just do it!” Jo took her maths GCSE as an adult to help her daughter with her homework. Thinking of doing similar? Our Numeracy Challenge offers bitesize learning you can take at your own pace: nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/stro…

@MathsNot When will they realise that it’s not the qualification that’s the problem - it’s the approach to motivation and engagement that works with a nuanced curriculum for that cohort!

I see the “endless treadmill” is now a “demoralising roundabout” “Baroness Smith also said a new qualification would be introduced as an alternative to GCSE resits, helping students who ‘too often have been on this demoralising roundabout of taking exams and failing them’.”

@MathsNot The Guardian reporting on this was particularly disparaging - ‘failure’ and ‘level of resits turned into a crisis’ and ‘grinding experience eroding confidence’ yet 35,000 16+ students achieved Grade 4 in post-16 ed last year…that’s a football stadium worth! Good news for them 😊

@japleen_kaur1 @LaSalleEd @Just_Maths @mrsdenyer @mathsjem @runningstitch @DrFrostMaths Lovely to see you too Japleen ! 😍

Amazing seeing so many of my heroes at #Mathsconf39 today. @LaSalleEd Such a brilliant day! @Just_Maths @mrsdenyer @mathsjem @runningstitch @DrFrostMaths David Faram, Kirsty Behan, @tessmaths or more. Too excited, forgot to take pictures !