Mr Barton Maths Podcast
Craig Barton
Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research and more. All show notes, resources and videos here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/
Episodes
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Feb 13, 2016 • 2h 12min
#007 Bruno Reddy – Times Table Rockstars and MrReddy.com
Bruno Reddy, former head of maths at King Solomon Academy and creator of Times Tables Rockstars, shares his insights on creating a positive classroom culture and effective lesson planning. He discusses strategies for teaching mixed ability classes, emphasizes mastery in mathematics, and highlights innovative homework methods that enhance engagement and understanding. Bruno also explores teaching dynamics seen in Shanghai, and the importance of established routines in fostering a supportive learning environment. He even throws in a mathematical puzzle to challenge listeners!
Jan 20, 2016 • 1h 42min
#006 Mel Muldowney – JustMaths
Mel is part of the award winning JustMaths team, a prolific blogger, and experienced maths teacher. We spoke about running a maths department, moving to a new school, and her now award-winning way of preparing students for the demands of the Maths GCSE.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/6-mel-muldowney-justmaths/
Jan 10, 2016 • 1h 31min
#005 Jo Morgan – Resourceaholic
Jo is a maths teacher, head of maths, and award winning blogger. Her Resourceaholic blog is a must visit for all maths teachers, and her Maths Gems posts are always overflowing with gold. We spoke about organising resources, blogging, Twitter and advice for NQTs.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/5-jo-morgan-resourceaholic/
Dec 26, 2015 • 39min
#004 Oxbridge Interview Special
On this episode I interviewed four Year 13 students about their experience in their recent Oxford and Cambridge interviews, which should be useful for anyone thinking of applying or helping a student prepare.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/4-oxbridge-interview-special/
Dec 21, 2015 • 1h 17min
#003 Neil Ogden – Maths Specialist at OCR
As part of my trilogy of interviews with the awarding bodies about the new Maths GCSE, and what it is like to do their job, I spoke to Neil Ogden from OCR.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/3-neil-ogden-maths-specialist-at-ocr/
Dec 18, 2015 • 1h 12min
#002 Graham Cumming – Head of Maths at Edexcel
As part of my trilogy of interviews with the awarding bodies about the new Maths GCSE, and what it is like to do their job, I spoke to Graham Cumming from Edexcel
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/2-graham-cumming-head-of-maths-at-edexcel/
Dec 11, 2015 • 1h
#001 Andrew Taylor – Head of Maths at AQA
As part of my trilogy of interviews with the awarding bodies about the new Maths GCSE, and what it is like to do their job, I spoke to Andrew Taylor from AQA.
For more information about today’s guest, plus links to the websites, resources and ideas they mention, please visit the show notes page: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/1-andrew-taylor-head-of-maths-at-aqa/
