When calculators get it terribly wrong! Can you explain this? This is definitely an example of when calculators get it very wrong and would make a great starter for discussion and debate in any Maths lesson. It appears that one…
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When calculators get it very wrong! Can you explain this?
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Did you know that learning your times tables can help you to find equivalent fractions?
Did you know that the 12 x 12 Multiplication Grid can help you to find equivalent fractions? Below is a cool observation on how useful the 12 x 12 multiplication grid can be and would generate good discussion in any…
Why Santa works as hard as teachers during the Christmas period!
Santa Maths Santa asked #teammagicalmaths to do some Maths for him early this month and results are very interesting. Whether you are on the naughty or nice list you would agree he works damn hard over…
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Top 10 things to keep you inspired and motivated as a teacher!
Top 10 things to keep you inspired and motivated as a teacher! We have all been through it where we lose a bit of passion for the profession but it is really important that we get ourselves back on track…
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Top 5 things ALL teachers should do over the half term break!
Top 5 things ALL teachers should do over the half term break! It is so important that you use the break to recharge recharge and recharge. Always put yourself first and avoid doing any school work if possible. Below are…
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The best viral factorial BIDMAS BODMAS question starter ever!
The answer, solution and reasoning to the Factorial BIDMAS question starter This order of operations question is taking twitter by storm and has been shared hundreds of times on the magical maths timeline. The solution to this question is straight forward…
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Would you agree that this is the best Maths tip ever!
The best Maths tips ever I would so love to be in the position of being able to do this out in a restaurant and see the face of the waiter. : ) What a way to give a tip,…
When Mathematicians do haircuts - “1/2 Off Haircuts” [VIDEO]
1/2 Off Haircuts or Zeno’s Hairodox The original picture by JeFFMuMM was one of the most retweeted images on the magical maths timeline on twitter. I was really happy to hear from Jeff himself that there is now an animated version of…
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Can you draw a triangle with 3 right angles?
Can you draw a triangle with 3 right angles? This makes a great starter or challenge question to any Maths lesson. Is this possible? Why is it not possible? but then….. This solution works great on a balloon and easy…
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How Mathematicians do Valentines day!
Mathematicians and Valentines Day When Mathematicians do Valentines day they say I love you Mathematically. Comments are FREE, please leave one below. Thanks to Senorfgif.com
The truth about what teachers make? What do you make as a teacher?
What do teachers make? You will find it hard to watch this video and not be inspired, wanting to pass it on to a teacher you know. This is a great piece of performance by Taylor Mali’s for a teacher’s in…
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Imagine if we treated teachers like they were football stars! Pass this on to a teacher!
Teachers like football stars This is a classic buzz feed video about how it would possibly be like if we treated teachers like super stars. It is pretty funny and needs to be passed on to all your teacher friends…
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You will be inspired with this simple way in which this boy dealt with his bullies? WOW!
Beat Bullying in Schools This is truly an inspiring story about how a simple act of kindness changed the way a whole school behaved. This made a great form time discussion and I have also played it as a starter…
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I bet you will not be able to NOT laugh at the funny google teddy bear song! How dependent are we on google!
The funny teddy bear google song Although very funny this teddy bear’s song illustrates how dependent we are on google for answers to questions across all spectrums of life. Try to show it during form time and see your class…
Shoe size Math trick explained >> Did you know that your shoes can tell your age?
Guest Blogger: @enyinda14 Shoe Size Math Trick How often do students ask their history instructors “when am I going to use what I’ve learned?” NEVER. How often do students ask their math instructors “when am I ever going to use this?”…
