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Full time educator part time tinkerer

Director of Mathematics frustrated by tools that don't work in real classrooms. So I build my own. Bridging pedagogy and technology through practical software that solves real problems.

Years Teaching
9+
Students Reached
Thousands
Progress
Above avg
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Philosophy Build to teach better
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Things I've Built

Tools born from real classroom frustrations. Each project solves a problem I faced firsthand.

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Engram

The Problem

Teachers spend hours creating retrieval practice activities from scratch. Starter questions, Do Now tasks, and revision materials take precious time away from actual teaching and feedback.

The Solution

AI-powered tools that generate retrieval practice in seconds. Create DNA (Do Now Activity) starters, topic-specific question sets, and differentiated revision materials — all aligned to your curriculum.

DNA Generator AI Questions Curriculum Aligned Export Ready
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DNA Generator 5 Questions
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Solve: 3x + 7 = 22

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Expand: 4(2x - 3)

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Factorise: x² + 5x + 6

Retrieval practice, made easy

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Planner

The Problem

Curriculum planning is scattered across spreadsheets. Excel is clunky. Resources aren't linked to lessons. Teachers waste time hunting for materials.

The Solution

A lesson planner that links directly to resources. Built-in task management. Browser-based, fast, and auto-saves instantly.

Resource Linking Task Planner Cloud Sync
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Divvy

The Problem

Household chores cause arguments. Who did what? Who's doing more? Without a fair system, resentment builds.

The Solution

A simple app to track and share household tasks fairly. Log what you do, see who's contributing, keep the peace.

Task Logging Leaderboard Gamification
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Keep the peace, share the work

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How I Work

Where teaching meets
technology.

After 9 years in the classroom, I've learned that the best educational tools come from understanding real problems teachers face. I build software that I wish existed when I started teaching.

Education

Mathematics curriculum, pedagogy, assessment design, data-driven intervention.

Technology

Vibe coding with Claude Code. Building tools that solve real classroom problems.

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Identify the friction

Start with real problems. What wastes teacher time? What causes students to struggle unnecessarily?

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Build fast, test in class

Use AI tools like Claude Code to prototype quickly. Get real feedback from students and colleagues.

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Iterate and refine

Good educational software evolves. Listen to users, measure impact, and keep improving.

Off the Clock

Beyond the
Classroom

When I'm not teaching or tinkering with code, you might find me answering obscure questions under studio lights — I've appeared on Mastermind. Or occasionally treading the boards in amateur theatre, proving that standing in front of 30 teenagers isn't the only kind of performance anxiety I seek out.

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Get In Touch

Let's connect.

Whether you want to talk about mathematics education, ed-tech, or just say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

ben@benfarren.co.uk
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