Check out this EXCELLENT video ‘The Map of Mathematics) by Dominic Walliman (quantum physicist and children’s book author). The video explains that mathematics is a huge and wonderfully diverse subject and argues that school maths doesn’t do the field of mathematics justice. This is the first comprehensive explanation of the different areas within mathematics that... Continue Reading →

The first thing I share on this blog is the TED talk ‘Making Math Cool’ by Alex Kajitani (a.k.a. the Rapping Mathematician). In his talk Kajitani reminds us of the importance of humour in our teaching and the importance of being ourselves (bringing our own style!) as we teach our students maths. I’m not suggesting... Continue Reading →

Hello! It has been over a year since my last (and first) blog post. It has taken me a year to work out what I want this blog to be. My professional aim is to make my maths teaching more about the real world, particularly for the lower-attaining students, so they understand that maths is... Continue Reading →