A Level Maths: strengthening algebra to kick start term 1 14/10/2025 Steven Walker shares some ideas for helping students develop confidence with the algebra skills needed in A Level Maths.
Level 3 FSMQ: support with permutations and combinations 24/09/2025 Maths Subject Advisor Steven Walker uses examples from past papers to clarify common misconceptions about these topics.
Mathematics assessment - the use of computer technology as part of special access arrangements 10/09/2025 Steven Walker considers how centres can support maths students with specific access issues.
AS/A Level Maths and Further Maths: the truth about calculators 02/09/2025 Steven Walker’s updated blog looks at the calculator requirements for AS and A Level Maths and Further Maths and where you can find additional support.
Data skills are life skills: why we need stats in the classroom 29/05/2025 Sophie Carr from the Royal Statistical Society discusses how the maths curriculum could better equip young people with the statistical and data skills they need for daily life.
Mathematics – recognising the issue of maths anxiety 12/05/2025 In this blog, updated for the summer exams, Steven Walker presents ideas to support students dealing with maths anxiety across the curriculum.
A Level Maths: impact and insights from the reform 29/04/2025 Steven Walker, Maths subject advisor, shares the insight from the session run at the recent Joint Conference of Mathematics Subject Associations.
A Level Maths and Further Maths: improving the student experience in our exams 31/03/2025 How are we working to improve the student experience in A Level Maths and Further Maths? Amy Jones, Maths Subject Advisor, outlines the key areas of change.
FSMQ – what can you expect from the teacher network webinar? 26/03/2025 Steven gives an outline of the discussions had at the spring FSMQ teacher network and looks at what is coming up for this enrichment qualification.
GCSE Maths curriculum and assessment: time for change? 12/02/2025 How can maths education at GCSE level be improved? Charlie Stripp MBE, Chief Executive of Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) looks at some of the issues and debates.