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We're passionate about all things maths especially using concrete manipulatives to support maths mastery | Specialist maths educational supplies company

[BBO Maths Hub @BBOMathsHub]

📘 Are you teaching Year 7 pupils who didn’t meet expected standards at KS2? Our Securing Foundations Work Group supports teachers to close gaps and build strong foundations for KS3.

✔️ Practical, collaborative sessions
✔️ High-quality resources
✔️ Research-informed approaches to reasoning

💷 Free for schools
📅 Join from Session 2 on Tuesday 27 January

https://t.co/Is1N5vOFY5

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Fancy some #Chrismaths fun!? We are really enjoying doing the @GCHQ Christmas Challenges each day on @BBCBreakfast especially today's festive equations. Can you solve this?

[NCETM @NCETM]

🌱 Schools who have long-term involvement with their local Maths Hub are reaping the benefits 🌳
Don't just take our word for it!
Hear from real headteachers like Louise 👏

[The Dyscalculia Network @DyscalculiaNet1]

Our friends at the EEF would love any maths teachers to help please!

https://t.co/xOGG3sSKUh

#Dyscalculia #mathsteacher

[Boolean Maths Hub @booleanmathshub]

LAST CHANCE! Bookings close at 5pm today to sign up to a free maths conference for Special Schools and specialist provisions this Friday!

@JurassicMaths @mobiusmathshub @CODEMathsHub @GLOWMaths

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One week to go!!! We are really excited to be exhibiting our #plavalmat range of maths resources at #NESCARDIFF2025 next Friday! Come and see us on stand 143!

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Love this! Doubling is a key foundational concept in maths. It can be tricky, especially for learners with dyscalculia. Lots of great ideas in this video for using concrete and pictorial representations to aid understanding 🤩

[The Dyscalculia Network @DyscalculiaNet1]

Our brand new Dyscalculia series! #DecodingDyscalculia The first video looks at Doubling. Check it out here https://t.co/ds1WB8obAr

#Dyscalculia #dyscalculiaawareness #mathsdifficulties

[Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub @YHMathsHub]

🚀 Want to feel more confident teaching Core Maths?

Join our SKTM for Core Maths Teachers programme – free CPD designed to support you with expert input, resources & collaboration.

🔗 https://t.co/orvBbz9EdI

#CoreMaths #MathsHub

[Boolean Maths Hub @booleanmathshub]

Apply now - for your school to take part in an EEF Trial for the SKTM Secondary Non-specialist Teachers Programme.

The deadline has been extended - apply by 10 September 2025!

https://t.co/5lhpVzAil9

[Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub @YHMathsHub]

🙋‍♀️Want to help your non-specialist teachers build confidence in teaching maths?

📘The EEF is funding a trial of the NCETM’s SKTM Programme – FREE CPD designed just for them!

🌟Join the trial & help shape its future⬇️
https://t.co/xlM0SeMPGq

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This really is brilliant news! Maths hubs play such an important role in supporting schools!

[NCETM @NCETM]

📢 Exciting news!
A new government strategy has just been published with Reception as a national priority, and we're excited to share that Maths Hubs will play a pivotal role in boosting outcomes for early maths with Mastering Number!🚀

Read the report: https://t.co/EVLwONbdJy

[BBO Maths Hub @BBOMathsHub]

DON'T MISS OUT | MASTERING NUMBER AT KS2 | This Work Group is for schools that have already participated in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 (unless a junior school) and are involved in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group. For more info 📷https://t.co/K6Q0nDcJVX

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@Mramirez2799 @bswolffie Great see see place value disks on your wish list!

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We completely agree! Concrete representations are the keys to unlock abstract mathematical concepts! YES...EVEN IN KS3!!

[NCETM @NCETM]

Why do representations matter in secondary maths? 🤷
They’re not a crutch, they’re a window into abstract ideas 🚀

📹 See how Representation & Structure links to all of the Five Big Ideas in our latest video

[plavalmat® by Oakfield Learning @plavalmat]

Interesting...Met someone today who told me he sees maths as pictures in his head and his wife sees digits 0-9 as colours! Never heard that before! Anyone else see #maths like that!?

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Great to see @hkettlemaths and Bullseye maths on @BBCBreakfast highlighting the importance of changing a negative mindset and resistance towards maths. Using short & fun tasks, games & activities in the classroom enthuse & engage pupils whilst developing their numeracy skills

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Really!!? Thoughts please!

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If you haven't already, do read this brilliant blog! It really highlights the importance of using using concrete manipulatives to support problem solving in maths

[Gareth Metcalfe @gareth_metcalfe]

My recent blog for the EEF on using manipulatives in problem-solving: https://t.co/FvabP7noEm

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@Bedford_Mrs @Mrs_K_Eusebio How about place value disks, Numicon and Base Ten?

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Thanks! Lovely to know teachers think our concrete manipulatives are essential resources to support maths! 😀

[Park Road Academy Maths CPD @parkroad_maths]

@plavalmat loved sharing the place value mats and counters with teachers from other schools today. An essential to support concrete learning in maths.