Paola Iannone

Paola Iannone, a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Loughborough University, dives into the world of university mathematics transitions and oral assessments. She illustrates the pedagogical power of the square root of two while reflecting on her path from student to educator. The discussion spans the cultural differences in assessment practices between the UK and Italy, spotlighting the benefits of oral exams for student confidence and understanding. Iannone emphasizes collaboration among educators to ease the transition for students entering higher education.