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Peter Mattock
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How a HoD should react to poor GCSE results
Now the dust has settled on GCSE results, here’s how to tackle disappointing department outcomes, says Peter Mattock
3 September 2019
Three ways to solve the problem of Year 7 maths
Too often, maths in Year 7 is about working out what pupils know – but Peter Mattock has some ideas to fix this
2 July 2019
GCSE maths is about big ideas, but it takes small steps
Maths is a huge subject with complex concepts – but breaking these ideas down helps understanding, writes Peter Mattock
12 June 2019
GCSE maths: what you should be doing in the run-up to exams
In the lead-up to the GCSE exams, Peter Mattock details how schools should help prepare pupils for the maths papers
8 May 2019
GCSEs: how to tackle the tricky topic of surds
Essential for GCSEs but tricky to teach, surds can be a barrier for many students
31 March 2019
3 essential steps for building a maths curriculum
These elements should ensure a cohesive and coherent approach to maths in your school
2 March 2019