Julia Smith Author of 'Maths Revolution'; AQA Expert Panel Member; BBC Bitesize Author; Post-16 Maths specialist; Let Teachers Shine Award Winner

Joined October 2012
Julia Smith retweeted
30% of students are trapped in the GCSE resit cycle, yet only a fraction pass on their second attempt. In Maths Revolution, @tessmaths shows how changing the way we teach can transform outcomes for learners who've been let down by the system. #FurtherEducation #GCSEResits #Maths
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What's happening on our stand at #EducationFest?💭 Well, amongst freebies and great deals, we also have some brilliant author signings! Details of when each author will be on our stand (D31) below - don't miss the chance to get a signed copy of their book for 30% off!🤩 @ecoeddnetzero @mradamkohlbeck @Sue_Cowley @tessmaths
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Join me on 29/6 at 9:10 am for the AOC Learning week where I’ll be discussing Maths Revolution: turning resistance to GCSE maths into resilience Book here aoc.co.uk/events-training/ev… @AoC_info Book available here bloomsbury.com/uk/maths-revo…
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Join me: 25/6 AiME post-16 zoom conf 29/6 AOC Learning Week at 9:10am 2/7 The Festival of Education Maths Revolution: turning resistance into resilience & changing attitudes, effort & outcomes at Grade 4 bloomsbury.com/uk/maths-revo…
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Anybody thinking of a change? Come and join our amazing team 🥰 @ArchimedesNE @mathsjem @tessmaths @MrMattock @ICTEvangelist @MccreaEmma @DurhamSCITT @GNMH_MathsHub
✨ Vacancies at Acklam Grange School ✨ We are currently appointing two roles within our successful AGS Maths department to start in September! 👉 Assistant Faculty Leader for Maths ➡️ acklamgrange.org.uk/assistan… 👉 Maths Teacher ➡️ acklamgrange.org.uk/maths-te…
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Julia Smith retweeted
New from @BloomsburyBooks 'Maths Revolution' by Julia Smith @tessmaths How to turn resistance into GCSE success available @Waterstones 📖 online book sample to peek insdie and share jellybooks.com/cloud_reader/…
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Julia Smith retweeted
Revisionators are now live!!! Randomised multiple choice Maths GCSE questions. As always, these are completely free! Link in comments
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It’s publication day!🥳 Maths Revolution: How to Turn Resistance into GCSE Success is officially out today! This book shares the practical strategies behind the 5Rs curriculum to help resistant learners build confidence and succeed in GCSE maths. For anyone working with students who say “I hate maths” - this is the book for you! bit.ly/4rFxmnJ @tessmaths
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🥷Happy #WorldMathsDay!➗ Boost confidence, speed, and mastery with our maths must-reads: ➕Maths Like a Ninja ✖️Times Tables Like a Ninja 🟰Teaching Maths for Mastery And arriving tomorrow… Maths Revolution - helping resistant GCSE learners turn “I can’t” into “I can.” 💪📘 @VocabularyNinja @mrbeeteach @tessmaths
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Plot twist: 67 was a mathematically significant number long before it became a meme. Here’s what makes it cool: It is a prime number (can only be divided by itself and 1). But it’s not just ANY prime number. 🧵⬇️
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A lovely catch up today with @DagsMathsand @MathsNot today to talk all things maths and to take a look at my book ‘Maths Revolution’ Two people who speak wise words and two valued friendships @BloomsburyBooks
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Very excited to receive my copy of 'Maths Revolution' by the wonderful @tessmaths. Was lucky enough to have seen a copy of this to review - a must read for anyone working with struggling or reluctant GCSE learners.
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Julia Smith retweeted
I have just pushed live a MASSIVE update of my Mr Barton Maths website - all 100% free. If you find it useful, please help spread the word by sharing this post 🙏
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It’s here 😍
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Julia Smith retweeted
97 Days To Go - GCSE Maths 2026 Higher: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/… Foundation: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/…
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Julia Smith retweeted
GCSE maths anxiety is rising, and teachers are feeling the pressure too. Maths Revolution shares simple, steady approaches that help students build confidence and stick with it. A reassuring read for anyone teaching GCSE this term. Available 26 Mar 2026 @BloomsburyEd @tessmaths
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Julia Smith retweeted
99 Days To Go - GCSE Maths 2026 Higher: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/… Foundation: corbettmaths.com/2026/01/11/…
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A reminder - ways in which to introduce ideas, concepts and discussion which promote thought and discussion... #YoureWelcome Mathematical Hooks padlet.com/tessmaths1/mathem…
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