Thank you! I wish the specification was more clear when there are differences like this! I know they've changed it recently so they actually use the notation everyone else does, but I still have doubts about what is/isn't examined. I don't want any surprises!

Reposts appreciated!

Anyone experienced in current OCR GCSE maths? Iteration. Don't need to rearrange equations to make an iterative formula. Do have to use sign change/trial and error methods to find solutions. Do need to understand iterative notation. Don't need to solve using an iterative formula? Is that right?

I feel like my grandad knocking it out of gear at just the right time so I come to a stop right outside my house 😆

Top tip: make the news more palatable by singing the name Netanyahu-hu to the tune of the Dominos advert.

I got the fodder and indicators because I just couldn't be bothered to work out what was what tonight, and even then it took me a while to follow the instructions. Very nice clue though.

There was so much hope. So much. I've not got any left now and the Greens have my vote.

youtu.be/uhy9DEqMgMw?... TTR's interview with Michael Gove. Not entirely sure how Liz Webb kept her composure during the discussion about the narrowing of the English curriculum and the response regarding the late Ruth Perry. @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

Thank you @edsouthall.bsky.social 🙌

Calculator functionality KS3 | Y9 Maths Lesson Resources | Oak National Academy Free lessons and teaching resources about calculator functionality

www.thenational.academy/teachers/pro... Holy moly, stop the search, this is exactly the thing. 🤩

Thanks so much for that extensive reply! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you - these are great. I just wish there was a student friendly ppt for the 85GTCW with example GCSE questions so both teacher and student could follow the steps together. Fancy making one?! 😆😆

I rarely teach it as I want students to learn how to do it without a calculator, and show their working.
I also think there is major regulation needed in this area. But until that happens, it's getting to a point where it's silly not to use these features.

Does anyone know of a student friendly resource that goes through how to use a Casio calculator (83 or 85 or possibly 991?)
Not just the basics - I mean the table and ratio tools, prime factor decomposition, using the hours/minutes/seconds button. Solving equations. You know, the sneakier stuff.

I am angry with myself.
Minute Cryptic - 10 February, 2026
"For example, an elephant over 50 reproduced three times" (10)
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🏆 4 hints – 2 under the community par (14,983 solvers so far).
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I got it straight away but took me ages to understand why 😆

Not a euphoniusm.

So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls | Marina Hyde Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls | Marina Hyde

Got it in 5 seconds then spent 5 minutes working out how it worked 😆
Minute Cryptic - 6 February, 2026
"Pit players or co-captain against six highest-rated centres?" (9)
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🏆 0 hints – 3 under the community par (18,228 solvers so far).
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You know that feeling you got before COVID hit when you knew something major was about to go down and work felt trivial? Yeah, that.

Superb.
Minute Cryptic - 31 January, 2026
"Plain, unsalted barnacle" (4)
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🏆 0 hints – 1 under the community par (16,823 solvers so far).
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I can think of a better word for criminal... Especially when anything can be an anagram indicator 😆
I solved Dr W's Minute Cryptic member clue!
Angered criminal embraces leading loathsome nationalists to acquire Arctic island (9)
Hints: 0, Letters revealed: 0
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Great clue. I followed its orders and very much enjoyed the word appearing. Minute Cryptic - 20 January, 2026
"Torpedo! Boat wreckage swallowed by rough sea around midnight" (8)
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Enjoyed this and the comments.

New lunch combo unlocked. Avocado on toast with tomato soup. 😋

I'm afraid I'm going to struggle to meet that deadline today.
Oh, due to the snow?
No, due to this.

Nay, upon my demise I would most certainly be sent straight to hell.

Okay, fair play. They actually have listened. I'm happy with this. Not happy that I bought the last version 2 days ago though and will have to put up with the rubbish format button 🤣

Oh this sounds about right since I just bought the 83GT-CW yesterday 🤣

Anything is an anagram indicator 🙈
Minute Cryptic - 6 January, 2026
"Ghostbusting duo to start uncontrollably blasting weapon" (7)
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🏋 3 hints – 1 over the community par (13,123 solvers so far).
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