“I never saw the point of graphs before you taught me, now I use them all the time” This lovely … More
Author: geomathsblog
Maths at Home for 3-8 years old
This is a guide for parents who want some ideas of mathematical activities that you can try with your children. … More
Learning how to play chess
The say that chess is a sea where a gnat may drink from and an elephant may bathe in. In … More
Gabriel’s Horn
Volume of a revolution is a topic generally taught to Year 13 students as part of their Maths or Further … More
rEDCymru Reflections
Yesterday, ResearchEd came to Wales. For the first time. It was hosted by Cardiff High School, the school at which … More
Factorising non-monic quadratics – A department’s view
I have never been particularly happy about the way I teach factorising non-monic quadratics (quadratics where the coefficient of x2 … More
Teaching Logarithms
Despite this being mainly a blog on using technology to teach maths, I still have a deep appreciation for the … More
Sequences
I love sequences. I like their sometimes predictable nature and I love their sometimes unpredictable nature. I thought I’d share … More
Technology Enhances Learning Maths
Recently there seems to be a bit of a backlash against using technology in lessons. Examples include @Katie_s_Ashford’s humorous tweets … More
Exciting times for Maths Teachers in Wales
It is an exciting time to be a maths teacher, particularly for those of us who teach in Wales. From … More