East of England

A helpful and engaging book from experienced experts designed for students in years 12 and 13

Changing perspective about the importance of maths post-GCSE

Tackling university entrance test questions and high-level problem-solving

Problem solving in the East of England

One way of considering the problem-solving process in maths can be determining the issue that takes it beyond a routine question, considering the available options which may be based on previous experience, and choosing an action to start making progress.

Core Maths as a subject in its own right

Do we lose sight of the fact that for some students the approach of Core Maths is eye-opening and fascinating, regardless of what other subjects they may be studying?

Problem solving face-to-face

After a long break from large face-to-face events, it was great to have Year 12 and Year 13 students and their teachers from a range of schools across the East of England region back in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge for some higher-level problem solving in January.

Year 10 enrichment day at the University of Essex

Our enrichment day for Year 10 students at the University of Essex filled up quicker than any before, and that wasn’t just down to Covid restrictions!

Networks alive and well in the East of England region

For the past couple of years, online network meetings have become a lifeline for teachers, allowing them to keep in touch and collaborate with colleagues both locally and across the country.

Subject-specific CPD made simple

The effectiveness of subject PD has been highlighted by both the Teacher Development Trust’s Developing Great Teaching report and the Wellcome Trust’s follow-up Developing Great Subject Teaching, so it only makes sense to make this available for staff wherever possible.