
Mathematics Education: A Thinking Deeply Panel
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
00:00
Exploring the Concept of Mastery in Mathematics Education
The chapter delves into the idea of mastery in mathematics education, emphasizing the importance of understanding connections between mathematical concepts and gradually developing mastery. The speakers discuss applying the concept of mastery to various subjects beyond math, caution against reducing it to isolated micro granules, and highlight the significance of interconnectedness in solving novel problems. They explore how a whole-school approach to teaching for mastery can benefit all students and help close the achievement gap in mathematics education.
Transcript
Play full episode