Devaki Amin.

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@warnes_a @Beamathsteacher Speaking to their regular TA's really helps! Especially if they've been supporting the student in previous years, before joining your class! Some of them have great tips! #MTTSCHAT

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@BeckyHaestier @Beamathsteacher I always tell them to stay muted and can "raise hand" on Microsoft Teams if they have a question. General discussions work well in the chat for students to share answers to quick questions #MTTSCHAT

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@REjigayehu @Beamathsteacher Surprised by how the pastoral responsibilities can sometimes outweigh your actual teaching responsibilities! Especially being a form tutor for the first time, etc... #MTTSCHAT

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@warnes_a @Beamathsteacher Missing multipliers activity on NRICH is great for teaching factors! Also Sieve of Eratosthenes for prime numbers is great! #MTTSCHAT

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@BeckyHaestier @Beamathsteacher Likewise in my school! We are relying more on visualisers and screen-share so everyone can access. Also plan for less teacher-led and more time for independent work in case technology fails! #mttschat

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@REjigayehu @Beamathsteacher Good luck! #mttschat

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@MrS_Maths @Beamathsteacher I stare endlessly at the seating plan when teaching a class for the first time... End up remembering the students when they're in that one seat, but can't recognize them in the playground afterwards! 😆 #mttschat

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@ZahraAMaths @Beamathsteacher Everyday is a new day! #mttschat

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@MrS_Maths @Beamathsteacher Non-verbal cues work for me - less confrontational and doesn't allow the "characters" to create a scene! #mttschat

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@MathsCheesy Laptop wins for me! When school desktops/systems stop working mid-lesson (which they very regularly do now that we're using random classrooms around the school), you can always connect your own laptop and keep the lesson going! :) #mttschat

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@TweetTamla @IMAmaths Amazing! Good luck!

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@PeterFi53479995 @Beamathsteacher @MrBakerMaths @VaraAbi Definitely! But it'll get easier over time! #mttschat

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@JosanRajdeep @VaraAbi @MrS_Maths @MicrosoftTeams Yes! Children are in year group bubbles so they can help each other #mttschat

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@Carol_Maths You will be hit with A LOT of reading lists through the whole year and it can become very stressful... Maybe find one you enjoy to begin with (or if you're like me then just skim the first pages and you've got a reference!) #mttschat

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@MrS_Maths They finally cleaned off the chewing gum under ALL the desks! (One good thing that's come out of all this!) #mttschat

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@SimpsonChris66 So does mine - not allowed phones! So heavily relying on interactive and mini whiteboards- which atm we can't use though :(

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@Carol_Maths @VaraAbi @Beamathsteacher It's difficult to gauge where the students are at as they've all done very varying amounts of work over the lockdown period. Bringing them back up to the same level is my challenge atm! #mttschat

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@MrS_Maths @MrBakerMaths That's how we're doing it in my school! Teachers travelling to year group bubbles! We've been given trolleys to wheel around since we don't have just the one classroom anymore! 😆

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@SimpsonChris66 They're definitely finding it difficult to adjust to the "new normal" especially having been away from school for ages!

[Devaki Amin. @DevakiAmin]

@CiprianF4aur @VaraAbi @Beamathsteacher @MicrosoftTeams Might depend on the class - I have some students with SEN needs who rely on lip-reading so masks aren't encouraged. Visors are good though!