Mr Barton Maths Podcast

Jodie Hunter, visiting professor at Loughborough University from Massey University, New Zealand, discusses developing culturally responsive mathematics education, the power of geometric patterns, strategies for integrating cultural learning into math, and the role of comparative judgement in evaluating student responses.

Paul Howard-Jones joins me to discuss how and why teachers use (and don't use) research to inform their teaching. This is part of my Research in Action mini-series, where I interview a researcher from the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University about their chosen area of interest, and the implications for maths teaching and learning. You can access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/research-in-action-20/ Time-stamps: Paul's background. (4:15) Why research doesn’t play out as well in the classroom? (10:36) How do researchers and educators work together? (16:27) The shift towards evidence of impact in research. (22:30) Understanding the why and how of the research. (29:23) Implementation adaptation and sustainment. (36:26) How to break down barriers to research. (43:10) Advice for teachers who value research. (48:51) Fostering a culture of innovation in the classroom. (54:06) The research community’s take on practical classroom techniques. (59:30) What Paul is currently working on in the field. (1:05:53)

Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under for the fourth of our monthly chats. We each share three things we have been thinking about from the world of education recently. In this episode, we discuss live coaching, shared lesson plans, CPD, Dylan Wiliam and more. For show notes, videos and links please visit this page: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-4/ Time-stamps: Is this now correct? (5:29) Some elements of good teaching I don't use enough in CPD (11:14) Moving towards shared lesson plans (26:26) Live coaching (44:12) When are you ready to be a head of department? (1:04:26) Task structures (1:14:21)

Science teacher Pritesh Raichura shares practical insights on ensuring 100% student engagement, including All-Hands-Up Cold Calling, high-frequency checks for listening, desks in rows, S-L-A-N-T, silence as a default, instructional sandwich, turn and talk, and using mini-whiteboards.

Teacher, author and podcaster Ollie Lovell joins the host to discuss connections, worked examples, teacher knowledge, iPads, timer dice, and rewards for revision.

Femi Adeniran, an experienced head of maths at a large independent school, alongside Matt Findlay, who has 12 years of secondary teaching experience, dive into the art of leading a maths department. They discuss vital topics like balancing teacher autonomy with consistency, managing parental complaints, and the significance of effective communication in departmental meetings. Insights on navigating leadership challenges and supporting educators, especially non-specialists, emphasize the critical role of structured professional development in fostering a positive teaching environment.

Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under in the second of our monthly chats. We each share three things we have been thinking about from the world of education recently. In this episode, we discuss reasons students don't understand things, behaviour, copying things down, and more! For show notes, videos and links please visit this page: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-2 Time-stamps: Three reasons students don’t know the answer (06:06) Three reflections on behaviour in schools (19:22) Develop competing hypotheses when observing teaching and learning (37:11) Further thoughts on the Myth of Copying Things Down (47:19) Rethinking To-Do Lists (1:06:13) End the day on a positive (1:16:24)

Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under in the first of our monthly chats. We each share three things we have been thinking about from the world of education recently. In this first episode, we discuss checking for understanding, curriculum, PowerPoint and more! For show notes, videos and links please visit this page: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-1/ Time-stamps: The crucial role of curriculum (05:18) No hints before a check for understanding (14:19) Diagnosis in coaching (24:12) The Tick Trick (39:29) The power of a slideshow for teaching mathematics (45:32) How to get better sleep (59:24)

Peps McCrea makes his third appearance on the podcast, this time to take a deep dive into how we can be more evidence-informed as teachers. We discuss his process for identifying and summarising key research finds, and then discuss some key pieces of research and their implication for the classroom. I learned so much from this one. For links to the resources discussed in the episode and videos of our conversation please visit the episode show-notes page here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/how-to-be-more-evidence-informed-with-peps-mcrea/ Time-stamps How does Peps find good quality research to share with teachers? (08:44) How does Peps summarise research so teachers can quickly digest and apply it? (14:29) What is a piece of research we both believe in, but wish was not true? (21:53) Willpower is overrated (48:20) Consistency before challenge (59:26) Interruptions leave a wake (1:07:04) Mind your modes (1:12:47) What's happening in AI right now, and what does it mean for education? (1:23:33) Coaching chat! (1:37:23) Peps' new book (1:49:58) My takeaways (1:51:57)

In this episode I talk to fellow maths teacher, Craig Latimir, about his process for planning a lesson... and it takes us 3 hours. But this is one of my favourite conversations I have had on the podcast. It should be useful whatever your level of teaching experience, but particularly useful for those n the early stages of their career. I wish I had had someone like Craig to stop me from making so many planning errors in the early days! For resources and videos from this episode just follow this link: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-maths-lesson Useful time-stamps: Craig and I discuss our past lesson planning crimes (15:01) Craig shares his key principles for lesson planning (22:45) Craig tells us the first thing he thinks about when planning (52:18) Craig discusses how he plans and delivers the Do Now (57:18) Then the exposition (1:20:37) Then modelling (1:29:04) Then how he questions and checks for understanding (1:44:32) Then how he responds to those checks (1:59:56) Then the practice phase (2:08:00) And finally the end of the lesson (2:16:15) I begin my reflection on all I learned from Craig (2:55:36)