
Mr Barton Maths Podcast
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/
Latest episodes

Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 45min
#153 Research in Action 19: Teaching mixed-attainment with Tom Francome
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-19-teaching-mixed-attainment-with-tom-francome/

Jul 5, 2021 • 1h 31min
#152 Research in Action 18: Comparative judgement with Ian Jones
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-18-comparative-judgement-with-ian-jones/

Jun 28, 2021 • 1h 30min
#151 Research in Action 17: Executive function with Camilla Gilmore
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-17-executive-function-with-camilla-gilmore/

Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 41min
#150 Research in Action 16: Writing a maths curriculum with Colin Foster
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-16-writing-a-maths-curriculum-with-colin-foster/

Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
#149 Research in Action 15: Children’s early understanding of number with Francesco Sella
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-15-childrens-early-understanding-of-number-with-francesco-sella/

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 19min
#148 Research in Action 14: Counting in the animal kingdom with Krzysztof Cipora
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-14-counting-in-the-animal-kingdom-with-krzysztof-cipora/

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Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 32min
#147 Research in Action 13: The self-explanation effect and how experts read maths differently with Lara Alcock
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-13-the-self-explanation-effect-and-how-experts-read-maths-differently-with-lara-alcock/

May 24, 2021 • 1h 49min
#146 Research in Action 12: Inquiry as a way of being with Barbara Jaworski
This is an episode from season 2 of the 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.
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/research-in-action-12-inquiry-as-a-way-of-being-with-barbara-jaworski/

May 16, 2021 • 1h 16min
#145 Research in Action 11: University transition and oral assessments with 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.

Apr 30, 2021 • 2h 29min
#144 Christian Bokhove: Coherence, textbooks and research best bets
Christian is an Associate Professor of Maths Education at the University of Southampton. In this conversation we discuss the importance of coherence in a curriculum, why a god textbook is so important, and what are his best bets for education research?
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/christian-bokhove-coherence-textbooks-and-research-best-bets/