Maths Teacher Wins Prime Ministers Science Prize, with Donna Buckley

Extending students creatively with the National Maths Talent Quest, the value of slow mathematics, contextualising theory with practice, how cybersecurity can engage students in mathematics, and the Maths Book Club WA. 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Sch…

The PLCs of Learning: Nurturing Assessment Capable Learners, with Essential Assessment

Evidence-based thinking vs assumption-based thinking, the power of front-loading, and what a PLC even is. Nichols Point Primary School teachers Annie and Beck, along with Teaching and Learning Manager at Essential Assessment, Jacinta Browning join the podcast to talk about how they have utilised E…

Mr. Wootube’s Secret Ingredient: The Vital Role Students Play in the Classroom

Using storytelling as a teaching tool, the value of the relationship between student and lesson, hit YouTube channel MisterWootube, and the unique approach of the Mathematics Growth Team. Professor of Practice at the University of Sydney, published author, TED speaker, TV host on ABC and Channel 1…

Teacher First, Maths Teacher Second: Mastering The Craft Of Teaching

Learning the teaching craft, creating your own manipulatives, and building a diverse professional network. Executive Officer with the Mathematical Association of Western Australia Paula McMahon joins the show to share her experiences with helping students connect different concepts of mathematics,…

Learning Lessons from Ted Lasso: Be Curious, Not Judgemental

Avoiding judgement and shame responses in the classroom, finding room to let go, and showing students that maths is an adventure, not a straight and narrow path. Ph.D. in Physics, founder of Maths Plus Academy and founding member of The Global Math Project, Raj Shah joins Allan Dougan on the podca…

The Learner Teacher: Staying Ahead of Change

Valuing depth over speed, remaining a learner while teaching, the power of observation, and personal mathematical identities. Director of Mathematics and Numeracy with the ACT Education Directorate Sam Hardwicke joins Allan Dougan, CEO of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers to explo…

The 3 Domains of Engagement: Driving Student Engagement in Mathematics

The 3 domains of engagement in students, gaining confidence as a teacher, and the relationship between academic and practitioner. Author of EngagingMaths.com and President-Elect of AAMT Professor Catherine Attard joins this week’s episode to help teachers seek help from their local professional or…

Have Your π and Teach It Too: Making Maths Fun For the Next Generation

Integrating maths into a student’s daily life, Maths Week Scotland, and Pi Day shenanigans. That Maths Newsletter guy and Scottish Teacher of the Year 2018, Chris Smith joins the podcast to regale us with stories of his adventures and escapades during Pi Day celebrations, talk about progress with …

Death By A Thousand Times Tables, with Chris Hogbin

Engagement vs enjoyment, fluency vs quick recall, combating maths anxiety, and well-meaning but harmful attitudes. EdTech Specialist and creator of Number Hive, Chris Hogbin joins us today to talk about the dangers of focusing on quick recall and student enjoyment, the importance of showing the pu…

Your Classroom Personal Trainer: The Power of Essential Assessment

Motivating students, pruning the curriculum, and getting parents involved using modern assessment tools. Essential Assessment’s Teaching and Learning Manager Jacinta Browning and President of the Queensland Catholic Primary Principals Association, Gavin Rick join to discuss the role assessment can…