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Mathematics Education researchers at the Open University have recently been working on ideas for bringing data education into the school curriculum and making sure it has a good foundation in mathematics, statistics and technology [i].  On 29th June we held … Continue reading →

My name is Xinyi, I am queer transmasculine person in my mid 20s . I am working on a Mathematics degree and currently in stage 2, having just finished the M208 module, which has been my favourite module to study … Continue reading →

At one level, perhaps this is obvious – the cells that form our body are created using what we consume. But there’s a lot more to the question. It’s not straightforward to connect what I’ve just eaten for lunch with … Continue reading →

Magic Maths: Mind-Reading, Number Tricks, and Mathematical Thinking  Charlotte Lighter and Kellee Patterson  The Open University at Maths Week Wales 2025  What do you get when you mix number tricks, curious minds, and a sprinkle of mathematical magic? A room full of excited … Continue reading →

Mathemateg Hud: Darllen Meddyliau, Triciau Rhif, a Meddwl Mathemategol   Charlotte Lighter a Kellee Patterson Y Brifysgol Agored yn Wythnos Mathemateg Cymru 2025 Beth gewch chi pan fyddwch chi’n cymysgu triciau rhif, meddyliau chwilfrydig, a mymryn o hud mathemategol? Ystafell … Continue reading →

Each February, LGBTQ+ History Month invites us to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, achievements, and activism. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation, encouraging us to reflect on how data, research, and critical enquiry help drive positive social change. Mathematics is central to that … Continue reading →

This post is written by Cathy Smith from the Open University.    I started December with a new and intriguing mathematics puzzle from the excellent UK Mathematics Trust (https://ukmt.org.uk), who have been a source of consistently excellent maths problems since I … Continue reading →

In this blog we are (re)introducing our fantastic Mathematics Education tutors. Luke Bacon  I’ve been teaching with the OU for just over four years across a range of maths and maths education modules. I studied Pure Maths and then completed my … Continue reading →

October is Black History Month. This year the theme is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”, honouring the resilience, leadership, and cultural identity of Black communities while marking key anniversaries such as 60 years since the Race Relations Act and … Continue reading →