Mr Barton Maths Podcast #199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)
Apr 9, 2025
Ollie Lovell, a frequent guest and co-author of the Explicit Mathematics program, joins the conversation to dive deep into innovative teaching strategies. They discuss the 'Do Now' segment, emphasizing its critical role in checking student understanding. The duo shares effective techniques like using mini whiteboards and engaging students through peer assessment. They also reflect on classroom management with latecomers and the importance of clear communication. Plus, hear about their exciting upcoming tour across Australia!
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Check Understanding One Question At A Time
- Use mini whiteboards to check understanding one question at a time during the do now.
- This method gives reliable data and avoids missing students' struggles by focusing on one question before moving on.
Inefficiency of Full Answer Walkthroughs
- Checking understanding by going through every question is inefficient and wastes time.
- Students zoning out during answer reviews means little actual learning occurs in these sessions.
Separate Work and Answers on Boards
- Avoid doing the whole do now on mini whiteboards without separating working and final answers.
- Have students write working out on one side and final answers on the other to improve data reliability.