I am a nerd – and proud of it. But I wasn’t always a nerd! At school and college I just did enough to pass and in some subjects I struggled. But once I discovered Mathematics teaching I became a nerd. My kids became used to Dad always having his head...

I am looking forward with great anticipation, to the start of the new school year (only 3 sleeps to go!).  After 30 years I still get “butterflies” in my stomach. I love the kids. I love the challenges. “Teaching is like a box of chocolates. You never...

Well it’s 33 days since my last post – but give me a break, a guys got to enjoy his Christmas break. Another year and I’m getting older (sighs!). This is very evident when “Welcome Back” reminds me of the 1975 American television sitcom ‘Welcome back...

Part of our challenge as Mathematics teachers is to challenge our more capable students. To be successful teachers we need to impart to students our love of Mathematics. To show how Mathematics can empower us to solve problems. With these admirable...

I have just returned from a fantastic four day holiday in Launceston. We stayed at Alice’s Cottages, which were very comfortable and cute. We stayed in the “English Cottage” and were frequently visited by Sooty (pictured below).  Our hosts, Louise...