Maths teachers @Bobby_Seagull and Susan Okereke AKA @DoTheMathsThing present podcasts showing us maths is everywhere and for everyone! Produced by @nelsonjenny

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Our #podcast @MathsAppeal hosted by @Bobby_Seagull & Susan @DoTheMathsThing & produced by @nelsonjenny is in @thesundaytimes top "100 Podcasts to Love”. 🤩 What a privilege to be amongst such brilliant #podcasts. Thanks Gillian Reynolds & thanks to our fabulous #maths guests!
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Congratulations to our @MathsAppeal podcast co-host @Bobby_Seagull MBE for his services to public libraries 👏🏾❤️👏🏾 We’re so proud of all the incredible work you do for fantastic causes. Well done!
Well… a thing just happened! 🤯📚 Bobby Seagull MBE "for services to public libraries” 🇬🇧✨ I was just on BBC News talking about my passion for books, libraries, and our incredible librarians ❤️📖 and why they are so vital to our communities. Tomorrow, I’ll talk all things libraries on: 📺 BBC Breakfast – 6.40am 🎙️ LBC – 7.40am 📺 ITV Good Morning Britain – time TBC If you’d like to read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crrk… Thank you to everyone who believes in the power of libraries 🙏📚 As an former @CILIPinfo UK libraries champion & current @readingagency ambassador, I will continue to campaign for libraries on our high streets. #library #libraries #newyearshonours #MBE
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For #STEMday, some wise words from @MathsAppeal host Susan Okereke with @Bobby_Seagull 💬 We need diversity in STEM to help those industries diversify and grow. But beyond that, everyone should be empowered with the fundamentals of maths to make better decisions in daily life.
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Happy #NumberConfidenceWeek! 🎉 Great tips from @MathsAppeal co-host @Bobby_Seagull. It’s never too late to build your confidence in #maths! For more ideas listen to our special podcast series with @Nat_Numeracy, with Bobby & Susan @DoTheMathsThing. nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news…

🔢 How important is confidence with numbers? 💭 Could building number confidence be the key to stronger financial confidence — and greater opportunity? As an ambassador for @Nat_Numeracy, I’m proud to launch #NumberConfidenceWeek 2025 (3–7 Nov). 💷 This year’s theme: Money Matters Everyday maths helps us take control of our finances from budgeting and saving 💰 to understanding bills and payslips 📄 ✨ Building confidence with numbers isn’t just about maths, it’s about financial wellbeing. ✅ Try my 5-step Number Confidence Check-In and see how number confidence leads to financial confidence. 🔗 Learn more: nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news… #Numeracy #Maths #NumberConfidence #Finance #FinancialConfidence #Charity #Ambassador
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🎨🔬 Heard of STEAM? Most of us know STEM - Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths. But STEAM adds that all-important “A” for Arts 🎭 Thrilled to attend @Stemettes launch report by founder @aimafidon showcasing power & influence of STEAM 🚀 With my fab @MathsAppeal podcast co-host & fellow maths teacher, Susan @DoTheMathsThing💫 STEAM blends creativity with innovation, bringing together artistic expression and scientific thinking💡✨ #STEM #STEAM #Science #Technology #Engineering #Maths #Arts #Creativity #Innovation #Stemettes
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Why don't GCSE resits work? My thoughts which I also shared on @lbc this morning.
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After end of exam season, with my fellow school maths teacher & co-host of our @MathsAppeal podcast Susan @DoTheMathsThing at Parliament. Launch of Pearson School Report 2025 that gathers the views of 14,000 teachers & students. What's working in education, barriers, budgets, support gaps, motivation and priorities. Looking forward to tucking into the report when officially out Friday 27th June! pearson.com/en-gb/schools/in… #Pearson #PearsonSchoolReport #HouseOfCommons #teacher #education #teachers #students @PearsonSchools
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Good luck ALL students sitting 3rd #MathsGCSE calculator exam this morning. The @MathsAppeal podcast team of me & fellow maths teacher Susan Okereke @DoTheMathsThing have GCSE Maths exam videos we have created with Oxford professor Dr Tom Crawford aka @tomrocksmaths (for Year 9/10s looking to get ahead!) youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #Maths #Exams #Schools #GCSE #NonCalculator #Calculator #GCSEMaths #GCSEs2025
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It's #NationalNumeracyDay 🎉🔢 📺 9:30 am – Watch @Bobby_Seagull & guests live on YouTube 🎥 Don’t miss clips from @MartinSLewis, @RachelRileyRR & @RealDeniseWelch 💡 12:30 pm – Catch money hacks for adults from Nudge Resources for all ages on our site: tinyurl.com/nnday25
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Brilliant evening with charity @Nat_Numeracy at launch of report "Numeracy for Gender Equality". Catching up with fellow @Nat_Numeracy charity ambassadors @RachelRileyRR @mrmoneyjar & my co-host of @MathsAppeal podcast Susan @DoTheMathsThing. Plenty of numeracy supporters in the room including @ClaerB @SLSingh @CarolineHesford
How can we improve the number confidence of women? 🔢 NEW @Nat_Numeracy survey reveals 35% of women admitted seeing “using numbers & data” listed as a job requirement would put them off applying – compared to just 20% of men. Panel chaired by @CapitalOneUK CEO Lucy Marie-Hughes including fellow National Numeracy charity ambassador @RachelRileyRR Link to new report with recommendations for employers nationalnumeracy.org.uk/nume…
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Do you have maths new year resolutions? Maths teachers & friends Susan @DoTheMathsThing &  I discuss for @mathsappeal 🔢🗣️ Once a month, I want to try really challenging maths problems, maybe uni past papers.  Susan wants to share cool maths videos (maths outside the class) with students once a month/term. Catch our previous three seasons of Maths Appeal podcast 🎧 shows.acast.com/mathsappeal YouTube channel 💻 youtube.com/@mathsappeal2666 #MathsAppeal #math #maths #mathematics #numeracy #numbers #learnmaths #mathsteacher #teacherresources #homeeducation #mathsfacts #mathstricks #parentresources #learnsomethingnew #educationreels #dailymath #dailymaths #adulteducation #homeschoolmath #homeschoolmaths #inspiration #motivation #mentalmaths #teachersofinstagram #newyear #newyearresolutions
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Can discussing maths topics open up honest conversations about numeracy? With fellow maths teacher & friend Susan @DoTheMathsThing, we discuss our favourite maths topics (to teach & learn) for our @MathsAppeal podcast. Catch our previous three seasons of Maths Appeal podcast shows.acast.com/mathsappeal YouTube channel youtube.com/@mathsappeal2666 #MathsAppeal #math #maths #mathematics #numeracy #numbers #learnmaths #mathsteacher #teacherresources #homeeducation #mathsfacts #mathstricks #parentresources #learnsomethingnew #educationreels #dailymath #dailymaths #adulteducation #homeschoolmath #homeschoolmaths #inspiration #motivation #mentalmaths #teachersofinstagram
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You will make mistakes! AND… that’s OK ✨ What a powerful message to end #NumberConfidenceWeek with! Thanks to @Bobby_Seagull and @DoTheMathsThing from @MathsAppeal podcast 💙 💜
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It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek! 🔢 🙌 To kick us off here’s poet and National Numeracy ambassador @harrybakerpoet with some sound advice. Start building your number confidence: bit.ly/3ClOivm
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Good luck for #GCSEResultsDay2024 from the @MathsAppeal team! @Bobby_Seagull @ @DoTheMathsThing hope your results are positive… but if not don’t fret! #GCSEResits are in Nov. Start preparing now. Watch our videos with @TomRocksMaths. Don’t give up! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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Happy #PiApproximationDay to maths fans everywhere 🎉 The @MathsAppeal podcast team of school maths teachers me & Susan Okereke @DoTheMathsThing have set a puzzle for you to solve. Can you crack it?
Today, July 22 can be written as 22/7 (3.142857...) which is an approximation of Pi (mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter). So today is... 🎉 Happy #PiApproximationDay! @bbcbitesize
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Going away this half term? How about a podcast for the road! 🚗☀️ Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/53z… Credit: @MathsAppeal @DoTheMathsThing @Bobby_Seagull
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How can you calculate 7% of 50? Here's a fun little percentages hack for #NationalNumeracyDay 🤓 As a school maths teacher and @Nat_Numeracy charity ambassador, a day celebrating the joy of numbers is so much fun 😇 #MathsHack
📻Did you hear @MartinSLewis' 'mastermind' question on @bbc5live just now with @nickeardleybbc? ❓Did you pick out the best deal? 👉Martin recommended brushing up on your maths with our FREE #NationalNumercyChallenge Try it now:🔗bit.ly/3V9Dyav #NationalNumeracyDay
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Happy #NationalNumeracyDay🥳 Can you increase £9 by 5%? Per charity @Nat_Numeracy, 1/2 UK adults can't. 9.30am: join our LIVE stream on numbers & space with Strictly star @Mrs_KatJones, Miss UK & aero engineer Jess Gagen, @RoyalAstroSoc @numberblocks 🔗 bit.ly/3WOXcJZ
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