GCSE maths: How does 15 per cent equal a pass?
When looking at the grade boundaries for GCSE maths yesterday, Mark Dawe found himself annoyed. Here, he explains why
15 Jan 2021
GCSE resit results day: Grade boundaries revealed
Students needed between 15.4 per cent and 17.3 per cent to pass the GCSE maths higher paper at grade 4, grade boundaries reveal today
14 Jan 2021
Where have all the maths-question Susans gone?
Every test question used to feature a 'Susan' – but now they rarely do. Stephen Petty is left desperately seeking Susan
13 Dec 2020
WATCH: Teachers deserve recognition after a tough year
Maths teacher who was hailed as a global Covid hero says it is important to celebrate the role of teachers during the pandemic
11 Dec 2020
Most primary teachers lack tech know-how, study warns
A lack of tech training for most Year 5 teachers may have added to lockdown learning loss, says report
10 Dec 2020
How can we tackle the problem of bullshitting boys?
Timss says girls lack confidence in maths and science – perhaps, says Nikki Shure, the problem is boys' overconfidence
8 Dec 2020
England short on happy teachers, Timss study reveals
England among worst in the world for teachers saying they are 'very satisfied' with their job, international study finds
8 Dec 2020
Timss 2019: Top 10 England improves at primary maths
England commended for a 'very positive' maths ranking in Timss global study, but performance in secondary maths slips
8 Dec 2020
Timss 2019: England's teachers 'should really be proud'
But head of global study says England should learn from East Asia and give teachers more time - and appreciate them more
8 Dec 2020
Revealed: Timss 2019 top countries in science and maths
Latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study of 64 countries shows East Asia dominating top rankings
8 Dec 2020
'We need to respect teachers' excellent work'
On the eve of Timss 2019 report, the man behind the global education study speaks out about the plight of the profession
7 Dec 2020
GCSE maths: 5 Christmas-themed lessons
From data analysis on Christmas hits to Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land, Rebecca Atherfold shares her festive maths ideas
7 Dec 2020
Timss 2019: 'Rankings are the least informative part'
Tes profiles the head of the Timss global education study, who wants people to look beyond tomorrow's headline rankings
7 Dec 2020
Are we revolutionising Sats by stealth?
Pushing to scrap key stage 2 Sats is a fool's errand – but this year offers a chance for real change, says Michael Tidd
7 Dec 2020
More GCSE students record progress
The government says progress measures were 'impacted by the alternative processes to award grades in 2020'
26 Nov 2020
How to solve a problem like GCSE maths
Research has highlighted what teachers already know about GCSE maths in colleges, says Jonny Kay – there is an urgent need for additional training, funding and support
22 Nov 2020
Tes Awards 2020: Maths team of the year
Penketh High School in Cheshire scoops this year’s award after its maths team transformed its performance over two years
13 Nov 2020
Maths school given go-ahead for post-16s in Yorkshire
Gorse Academies Trust has been given the go-ahead to run a new maths school in partnership with the University of Leeds
12 Nov 2020
GCSE maths: 80% of teachers don’t support resit policy
Research that calls for an overhaul of teaching and learning in post-16 maths finds that the majority of teachers think the GCSE resit policy is too prescriptive
29 Oct 2020
GCSE maths: ‘Radical reform’ of teacher training needed
To improve the quality of post-16 maths education, teacher supply, initial training and career-long CPD need to be urgently improved, says new research
29 Oct 2020
Ofsted: Lockdown leaves pupils behind in the three Rs
First tranche of letters from Ofsted's visits to schools this term reveal widespread concern about pupils forgetting and falling behind in phonics and maths
16 Oct 2020
4 fun and easy ways to demystify primary school maths
With many parents voicing a dislike of maths, primary schools need to break down barriers for pupils, says Jennie Devine
15 Oct 2020
Parents 'more vital than teachers for primary maths'
But student-teacher relationships are important for maths success at secondary school, research finds
7 Oct 2020
Why early maths teaching should focus on play
Children need structured intervention to build maths skills - but they don't have to sit at desks, says Camilla Gilmore
30 Sep 2020
'Maths is not scary or obtuse, it’s all around us'
It is Maths Week Scotland but, like Christmas puppies, ‘maths is for life, not just for maths week’, writes Katie Oldfield
29 Sep 2020
Podcast: Covid catch-up and teaching 'cancel culture'
The latest edition of education's favourite podcast
25 Sep 2020
WATCH: UK maths teacher named as finalist for $1m prize
Investment banker-turned-secondary teacher Jamie Frost is in the running for the $1m Global Teacher Prize
24 Sep 2020
5 steps to achieving a growth mindset culture in maths
Maths was a poor relation to literacy in this school before it turned to growth mindset, says head Jacqui McBurnie
19 Sep 2020
Core maths 'crucial to help students post-Covid'
Core maths improves critical thinking and problem-solving – and could be invaluable in the Covid crisis, says report
14 Sep 2020
Free maths masterclass offered to disadvantaged pupils
Teachers are encouraged to nominate talented Year 8 and 11 students for a free online maths support programme
10 Sep 2020
