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Dr Mari Chikvaidze @Mari_Chikvaidze

PhD, STEM educator, previously @NorthwoodGDST, @MiddlesexUni @TheHBSchool, @ClaremontHigh, @RISchools, @Ri_Science & @crestem_kcl. Mum of 3. Life-long learner.

Joined August 2014
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Thank you for a fabulous summer concert ⁦@byron_court⁩ - what a treat!
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After a stimulating treasure hunt and a beach ball game on fractions, decimals and percentages, Year 7s ⁦@NWC_Maths⁩ got introduced to key mathematical functions and their graphs, whilst warming up for the upcoming sports day ⁦@NorthwoodGDST⁩.
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NWC_Maths@NWC_Maths
23 Jun 2023
Year 12 further mathematicians @NWC_SixthForm attended @Ri_Science for an insightful talk about mathematical models by @H4wkm0th.
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Spending an afternoon at the @Ri_Science with our inquisitive A-level mathematicians @NWC_Maths.
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Little present on a Friday afternoon from my further maths students ⁦@NWC_Maths⁩ - thanks you girls!
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TED-Ed
@TED_ED
14 May 2023
“Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them. Is this job tough? You betcha. But it is not impossible. We’re educators. We’re born to make a difference.” t.ted.com/svhiXGh

Every kid needs a champion - Rita Pierson

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don’t like.” Her Talk is a rousing call to...

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An incredible opportunity for my PhD friends. Best thing I’ve done in my life!
The Brilliant Club@BrilliantClub
13 May 2023
Gain sustained teaching experience when you tutor with The Brilliant Club! 🍎 We’ll train you to develop your research and deliver it to non-specialist audiences in schools near you. Get in touch today to find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3JFx0cF
Job advert for PhD researchers and ECRs to become Brilliant Club tutors where they can gain valuable teaching experience, develop transferable skills and deliver their research in classrooms near them, as well as receive expert pedagogical training.

ALT Job advert for PhD researchers and ECRs to become Brilliant Club tutors where they can gain valuable teaching experience, develop transferable skills and deliver their research in classrooms near them, as well as receive expert pedagogical training.
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NWC_Art@ArtNwc
16 May 2023
We are so proud of Avni in Year 9, a winner of "Show Racism the Red Card" Competition. Avni went to Anfield Stadium, Liverpool. Avni also received "The Stephen Lawrence Memorial Award" #NWCArt #WhereGirlsLearnWithoutLimits @SRTRC_England
Avni received 2 awards from Niamh Fahey (Liverpool FC's team captain), John Barnes (Former Liverpool and England player), Mark Edwards, Lexi Shaw, Kwasi Kramo (all SR RC sponsors). First award was Year 7-9 artwork, where Avni received a prize for 3rd position and the second award was "The Stephen Lawrence Memorial Award." Avni received a football, Liverpool and England t-shirts, books, magazines and other small gifts. Well done Avni.

ALT Avni received 2 awards from Niamh Fahey (Liverpool FC's team captain), John Barnes (Former Liverpool and England player), Mark Edwards, Lexi Shaw, Kwasi Kramo (all SR RC sponsors). First award was Year 7-9 artwork, where Avni received a prize for 3rd position and the second award was "The Stephen Lawrence Memorial Award." Avni received a football, Liverpool and England t-shirts, books, magazines and other small gifts. Well done Avni.

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Great presentation from Professor Heather King @crestem_kcl on inclusion in STEM and applying the Science Capital approaches to teaching and learning together with students, something I thoroughly enjoy @NWC_Maths!
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6 May 2023
Looks like an excellent event!
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Raspberry Pi Foundation@RaspberryPi_org
10 May 2023
10K FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY 🎉🎈🎁 To celebrate 10K followers on Twitter, we're giving away 3x Raspberry Pi Foundation tote bags containing Raspberry Pi branded goodies 😍 Winners will be randomly selected on Friday, 19 May 2023. To enter: Follow us, like & RT this tweet. Good luck!
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NWC_Maths@NWC_Maths
12 May 2023
Lovely year 12 mathematicians @NorthwoodGDST have been supporting year 7s with their revision in mathematics. Lots of exam-style questions were attempted on maxi whiteboards and in exercise books. You can do this, year 7s! 💪🧮✍️
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NWC_Maths@NWC_Maths
9 May 2023
Y9 students @NorthwoodGDST have been revising for their end-of-year exams in mathematics with our amazing @NWCHeadStudents and further mathematicians. Keep up the good work, girls!
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Looks like an excellent event!
STEM Education Hub@STEMEduHub
4 May 2023
📣 Join us for a roundtable discussion on inclusive #STEM education! 🇬🇧 The STEM Education Hub is hosting a virtual event on May 16 at 4:30 pm (BST). 💡Learn how to make #STEM accessible for people with disabilities. 👉Register now: bit.ly/inclusionSTEM #inclusionmatters
Banner for the "Inclusion in STEM Education and Informal Spaces: Reflections on Science Capital" event. It will happen on the 16th of May at 4.30 pm (UK time). Speakers are Jessica Norberto from Cecierj Foundation in Brazil, Heather King from King's College London, and Gabriela Heck from PUC-RS. Online captions will be provided during event streaming.

ALT Banner for the "Inclusion in STEM Education and Informal Spaces: Reflections on Science Capital" event. It will happen on the 16th of May at 4.30 pm (UK time). Speakers are Jessica Norberto from Cecierj Foundation in Brazil, Heather King from King's College London, and Gabriela Heck from PUC-RS. Online captions will be provided during event streaming.

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Keep up the good work, girls!
NWC_Maths@NWC_Maths
5 May 2023
Year 12 mathematicians are having fun with trigonometric proofs @NorthwoodGDST.
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NWC Head Student Team 2024-2025@NWCHeadStudents
4 May 2023
We had lots of fun sharing our best revision tips in yesterday's assembly & we hope you enjoyed. We've all got exams coming up soon, so best of luck everyone and remember to be kind to yourselves!📝📚✨️ #NWC #NorthwoodCollege #GDST #NorthwoodGDST #DontWishForItWorkForIt
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Just booked my ticket-can’t wait to see some familiar faces @BrilliantClub!
The Brilliant Club@BrilliantClub
3 May 2023
🎉We’re pleased to announce that our next in-person Friends of The Brilliant Club event will take place on Thurs 15th June in London! Come and find out what our communities want to see in education policy in the next five years. 📝 Register for free ⬇️ bit.ly/3LOUbCH
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Dr Mari Chikvaidze@Mari_Chikvaidze
3 May 2023
@byron_court Thank you for delivering exciting maths extensions to year 3s. Neo has been buzzing today after spending his morning with his favourite @MineshR tackling maths challenge problems.
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New Scientist
@newscientist
30 Apr 2023
Children on a playground may not know the laws of physics, but they’re using them when they intuitively lean back to get a swing moving higher newscientist.com/article/236…

Physics confirms the best way to make a playground swing go higher

If you’ve been on a playground swing, you may intuitively know when to lean back to get it going higher – physicists have confirmed that perfectly timed leaning produces the most height

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