Gareth Metcalfe

Gareth Metcalfe, a resource creator dedicated to improving math education, joins to discuss his innovative project on deconstructing word problems. He shares strategies on breaking down complex questions to enhance comprehension. Gareth emphasizes the importance of visual modeling, slow reveal tasks, and effective lesson design to create meaningful learning experiences. The conversation also covers common pitfalls teachers face when adapting word problems and offers practical insights to refine teaching methods, enabling students to develop their mathematical thinking.

Educational experts Christopher Such and Gareth Metcalfe discuss the essence of problem-solving in education, exploring spatial reasoning, routine vs non-routine problems, and strategies to enhance problem-solving skills in mathematics. They emphasize the importance of integrating problem-solving tasks consistently throughout lessons and fostering students' ability to tackle challenging math problems to deepen their understanding.

Join Christopher Such and Gareth Metcalfe as they discuss 6 ways to improve manipulative use in Upper Key Stage Two education. Topics include utilizing manipulatives effectively in mathematics, addressing timing and cost, and enhancing mathematical understanding through real-life scenarios and visualizations.