Mr Barton Maths Podcast
Craig Barton interviews guests from the world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research, and more. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to mathematics education and pedagogy. Show notes, resources, and videos are available on the host's website.
Episodes
#234 HoD Space ep5: AI resource creation, exam marking, supporting science teachers
Sign up for your free trial at HoD Space at hodspace.com.Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/234-hod-space-ep5-ai-resource-creation-exam-marking-supporting-science-teachersIn this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss:1. AI resource creation Craig leads on a topic he expects them to disagree about, with Jo describing herself as an AI sceptic who is nonetheles
#233 HoD Space ep4: Teacher talk, finding good assessments and the most stressful times of the year
Sign up for a no-commitment free trial at hodspace.com. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/233-hod-space-ep4-teacher-talk-finding-good-assessments-and-the-most-stressful-times-of-the-year/In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss:1. Teacher talk Jo brings a member's post about developing teaching and learning across a department, where a passing line
#232 HoD Space ep3: AI and homework, setting students, and the equals sign
Sign up for your free trial at hodspace.comIn this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Craig and Jo discuss three burning issues from the Hubspace community this week:How do you make homework work in the age of AI?How do you handle students moving sets and communicate this to parents?How do you stop students from being confused by the equal sign? View the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbar
#231 Productive failure with Manu Kapur
Craig speaks to Manu Kapur, Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich and the researcher behind productive failure. They cover what the framework is and is not, the mechanisms behind it, how long students should struggle, what AI tutors mean for learning before instruction, and the strongest challenges to his work. Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.c
#230 HoD Space ep2: Notes in exercise books, Ofsted, and A-level class sizes
Sign up for your free trial at HoD Space at hodspace.com.Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/230-hod-space-ep2-notes-in-exercise-books-offsted-and-a-level-class-sizes/In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss:1. What actually goes in the exercise bookPrompted by a HoD Space member's survey request, Craig puts four options to the community — I do,
#229 AI in Education with Joe Liemandt
Craig speaks to Joe Liemandt, principal of Alpha School and founder of Trilogy Software, about the model behind the school's two-hour academic day. They cover selection effects, what does and does not scale, the data the apps generate, the future of the teaching profession, and Alpha's plans for the UK. Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/229-ai-in-education-with-
#228 HoD Space ep1: Praise tick sheets, Year 7 sets, first departmental meeting
Sign up for your free trial at HoD Space at hodspace.com. Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/228-hod-space-ep1-praise-tick-sheets-year-7-sets-first-departmental-meeting/In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss:1. Praise, and the problem of the "invisible pupils"Prompted by a question from HOD Space member Megan, Jo and Craig dig into
#227 Breaking down an example sequence with Kris Boulton
In an unscheduled episode, Kris Boulton analyses a trainee teacher's volume-of-prisms sequence. He and Craig Barton work through key design principles — simplifying the rule, stripping out the arithmetic, starting with the general case, and building testing and expansion sequences that force genuine mathematical thinking. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/227-breaking-down-
#226 AI in Education with Zach Groshell
Returning guest Zach Groshell, author of Just Tell Them, explains how he designs Direct Instruction maths apps for Alpha School. They cover the US school system, why most education apps fail, how atomisation and mastery work on a screen, the limits of data and motivation, and why he chose a different school for his own daughter. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/226-ai-in-educa
#225 AI in Education with Dylan Wiliam
In this AI in Education episode, Craig Barton welcomes back Dylan Wiliam to discuss what generative and extractive AI mean for assessment, teaching and the purpose of schooling. Wiliam argues the evidence base is thin, urges caution about education's long feedback loops, and distinguishes cognitive offloading from cognitive outsourcing. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/225
#224 AI in Education with Kris Boulton
Kris Boulton returns for the AI in Education mini-series. He shares how Claude has become fully woven into his daily work, gives a candid first-hand account of his visit to Alpha School in New York, and digs into where AI now sits for creating high-quality maths resources — and where it still falls short. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/224-ai-in-education-with-kris-boulton
#223 What do 10,000 teachers think about AI?
Grainne Hallahan, formerly an English teacher, now runs the questions at Teacher Tapp — the app that surveys more than 10,000 teachers a day. She came on with five AI-related findings from the archive, on cheating, lesson planning, attendance targets, and whole-school policies, plus three favourite Teacher Tapp findings to finish. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/223-what-do-1
#222 AI in Education with Becky Allen
In this long-awaited sequel (eight years after her last appearance), Craig welcomes back Becky Allen — education researcher, co-founder of Teacher Tap, co-author of The Teacher Gap, and now a consultant to the US-based Alpha School chain — for a deep dive into AI in education, with a particular focus on AI as a personal tutor. Becky is a self-confessed AI optimist who uses LLMs for almost everythi
#221 Building an AI tutor with Google DeepMind with Bibi Groot (Eedi’s Chief Impact Officer)
In this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Craig sits down with Bibi Groot, behavioural scientist at Eedi, to unpack the rigorous research behind their ed-tech work. Bibi traces her journey from the UK's Behavioural Insights Team — where she applied frameworks like EAST (Easy, Attractive, Social, Timely) to public policy — to becoming Eedi's first behavioural scientist after a stint c
#220 AI in Education with Dan Meyer
A decade after his first appearance on the podcast, Dan Meyer returns to discuss the intersection of AI and mathematics education. Now leading AI feature development at Amplify (which acquired Desmos), Dan brings a uniquely balanced perspective—simultaneously a critic of AI's most maximalist claims and an active builder of AI tools for the classroom. Craig and Dan dig into three core areas: AI
#219 AI in Education with Simon Woodhead (Eedi's Chief Data Scientist)
In this episode, I welcome my friend and Eedi co-founder, Dr Simon Woodhead. We dive into the evolution of educational technology, data collection, and AI's role in personalised learning. Join us as we reflect on past innovations, current challenges, and future opportunities in edtech, data science, and AI integrations in education. View the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/219-ai-in
#218 AI in Education with Carl Hendrick
Education expert Carl Hendrick discusses the transformative potential of AI in education, emphasising how AI can enhance learning science, curriculum design, and personalised instruction. He explores the differences this time around compared to past EdTech innovations and offers insights into practical applications and future implications. Access the shownotes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/218-a
#217 AI in Education with Adam Boxer
Discover the nuanced debate around AI's role in education through an in-depth conversation with science teacher and author, Adam Boxer. We explore both the exciting potentials and significant pitfalls of AI tools in teaching, assessment, and resource development. View the episode shownotes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/217-ai-in-education-with-adam-boxer
#216 AI in Education with Barbara Oakley
A long-awaited conversation with Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering, bestselling author, and creator of the world's most popular online course "Learning How to Learn." Barbara shares her remarkable journey from hating maths in school to becoming a champion of cognitive science-based teaching, and brings her expertise in memory and learning to bear on the rapidly e
#215 AI in Education with Daisy Christodoulou
In this in-depth interview, Daisy Christodoulou explores the evolution of AI in education assessment, focusing on the capabilities and limitations of large language models and AI auto-marking systems. She discusses the history, current state, and future potential of AI in assessment, emphasising the importance of human oversight and the challenges of AI interpretability. Daisy Christodoulou discus
#214 Research in Action 31: Early Years Financial Literacy with Iro Xenidou-Dervou
In this conversation, Craig and Iro Xenidou-Dervou explore the emerging field of early financial literacy, discussing its significance in children's education. They delve into the distinct constructs of financial literacy and numeracy, the innovative assessment tool 'Arlo's Adventures', and the five key components of financial literacy for young children. The discussion also highli
#213 Research in Action 30: Supporting families with mathematics with Vic Simms
In this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Professor Victoria Simms discusses her research on children's mathematical thinking and the importance of family involvement in early education. She emphasises the role of the home environment in shaping children's mathematical experiences and the need for supportive resources for parents. The discussion also covers the challenges of early ed
#212 Research in Action 29: Explanations and reasoning with Chris Shore
In this episode of the Mr. Barton Maths podcast, Craig is joined by Chris Shaw, a mathematics educator with nearly 30 years of experience. They discuss Chris's transition from secondary school teaching to a full-time role at Loughborough University, where he is involved in teacher training and research. The conversation delves into the importance of effective explanations in mathematics educat
#211 Research in Action 28: Considering uncertainty when interpreting educational research with Hugo Lortie-Forgues
In this conversation, Hugo Lortie-Forgues discusses his background in psychology and education, focusing on misconceptions in learning fractions and the importance of understanding educational programs. He emphasises the need for clear communication of research findings, particularly regarding the effectiveness of educational interventions and the uncertainty that accompanies them. The discussion
#210 Research in Action 27: Technology and learning with Andrew Manches
In this conversation, Andrew Manches, a Professor of Children and Technology at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the intersection of technology and early childhood education. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how children interact with technology and the potential benefits and challenges it presents. The conversation explores innovative tools that blend physical and digital learn
#209 Research in Action 26: Linguistic influences on number processing with Silke Goebel
In this conversation, Silke Goebel, a professor at the University of York, discusses her research on number processing in children, the cognitive and cultural aspects of numerical cognition, and the influence of language on learning mathematics. She explores how numbers are represented in the brain, the concept of subitizing, and the challenges posed by different number systems across cultures. Th
#208 Atomisation in Action – episode 4 (with Kris Boulton and Duncan Grantham)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Duncan Grantham join me to discuss creating maths resources using AI. You can access the shownotes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-4
#207 Atomisation in Action – episode 3 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the third in our monthly deep-dives about how to apply the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time we look at problem-solving, prerequisite knowledge, and overtisiation. Access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-3
#206 Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley
Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley have written a fantastic book - The Classroom Management Handbook. In this conversation, we dive into three of Ollie and Mark’s 10 behaviour principles: Master your own behaviour to influence others, Treat behaviour as a curriculum, and Success is the greatest motivator. We then discuss my favourite part of the book - the worked example or scripts that Ollie and Mark h
#205 Why CPD is broken and how to fix it with Adam Boxer
Science teacher and educational guru Adam Boxer joins me to discuss why he thinks the way CPD is traditionally delivered in schools is broken, and how we can fix it. We discuss three common models of CPD - the one-off inset, the yearly whole-school focus, and instructional coaching - and Adam outlines just how difficult it is to make them effective. We then discuss Adam's alternative. You can
#204 Developing a lesson structure – episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell)
Regular listeners will know that each month, I get together with my good friend and podcasting arch-enemy Ollie Lovell. This is the fifth in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on how to respond to the checks for understanding, and addressing reasons why the Do Now can take
#203 Atomisation in Action – episode 2 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the second of our series of Atomisation in Action episodes, where we discuss the benefits and challenges of applying the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time, we discuss how Atomisaiton can go wrong, and how it works with sets and mixed-attainment classes. You can access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-
#202 AI and Education – episode 3 (with Neil Almond)
This episode, Neil Almond, creator of the amazing Teacher Prompts newsletter, returns to the show. We begin by reflecting on some recent developments in the world of AI and then turn our attention to Neil’s AI spin on Neil Postman's Technology Principles, where Neil expresses caution about the impact AI could have on our students' education and the role of teachers. You can access the show
#201 Atomisation in Action – episode 1 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
This is the first in what I hope will be a new series of episodes focusing on Atomisation and its potential impact on student learning. Access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-1
#200 AI and Education – episode 2 (with James Radburn)
This is the second instalment in a series of episodes examining the role of AI in education. On this episode, I am joined by James Radburn. As you will hear, James has devoted considerable time to considering the positive benefits and pitfalls of AI in education. Today, after James shares three practical use cases of AI that all listeners can use, we dive into the tricky areas of AI literacy for b
#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insights into their teaching philosophies and p
#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond)
I hope this will be the first of a series of episodes investigating AI's role in education. Specifically, I am interested in how AI can save teachers time, help them do their jobs better, or ideally both. I am also interested in the role AI may play in the future in acting as an intelligent 1-to-1 tutor for our students. So, in this first conversation, Neil and I cover the basics of what exact
#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell)
This is the third in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on the choice of content, and what students do whilst working on the Do Now. As ever, we go super deep. So, I hope people enjoy it.Show-notes: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/lesson-structure-3
#196 Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I’ve been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas to see where we agreed and differed.My original plan was to cover this all in one pod. But, as you will
#195 Developing a lesson structure - episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I've been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas to see where we agreed and differed.My original plan was to cover this all in one pod. But, as you will
#194 A chat about Ollie Lovell's lesson
Ollie Lovell sent me a recording of a maths lesson he had recently taught in a school he has been supporting. I suggested we discuss the lesson, centring around Ollie’s planning, the decisions he made, and his responses in the lesson. Fortunately, Ollie agreed, hence what you are listening to now.
I have shared the video clips from the sections of the lesson that we discussed on the show-note page
#193 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 14 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various topics related to teaching and professional development. They touch on the importance of aligning pedagogy in schools and the potential benefits and drawbacks of co-constructing instructional practices. They also discuss effective strategies for delivering CPD, including cold calling participants and switching partners during acti
#192 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 13 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss various topics, including their health, their rankings as education influencers, and the importance of breaking down concepts into smaller atoms for effective teaching. They also explore the idea of sharing what students need to hear rather than showing off one's knowledge, and the challenges of atomization in teaching. Ollie shares his experience
#191 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie discuss various topics including recovery from illness, feedback, and teaching methods. They explore different approaches to going through responses from starters in the classroom, such as working through every answer quickly, circulating and addressing specific questions, and using mini whiteboards. They also discuss the importance of setting the tone
#190 Atomisation and Unstoppable Learning with Kris Boulton
Kris Boulton returns to the podcast to discuss atomisation and how it can lead to unstoppable learning for our students. You can access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-kris-boulton
Timestamps:
Atomization in mathematics education, with a focus on expertise-induced blindness and its impact on students' understanding. (10:57)
Breaking down complex processes into simpl
#189 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies and approaches. They cover topics such as the importance of choosing effective examples, the benefits of using green smoothies for breakfast, and the concept of hands-up cold call. They also explore the idea of starting with general examples instead of easy specific cases, and how this can improve student under
#188 Ten ways to get amazing GCSE maths results with Jo Morgan
Craig Barton and Jo Morgan discuss Jo's career journey and the context of her school. They then dive into the topic of achieving amazing GCSE results, starting with the importance of a solid Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum and pedagogy. Jo emphasizes the need for high-quality teaching, a robust curriculum, and going into depth on topics. She also discusses the benefits of setting and the challeng
#187 How to coach responsively with Josh Goodrich
In this episode, Craig Barton interviews Josh Goodrich, the co-founder and CEO of Step Lab, about his experience as an English teacher and his work in teacher education. They discuss the importance of instructional coaching and the challenges schools face in implementing effective coaching programs. Josh emphasizes the need for schools to de-implement ineffective practices and create a culture tha
#186 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 10 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss various topics including Brian Johnson's quest to beat the aging process, fitness goals, teaching reading using Monster Phonics, treating failures as system failures, effective teacher professional development, and the use of silent teacher and checking for listening in the classroom. In this part of the conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell
#185 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 9 (with Ollie Lovell)
This month Ollie Lovell and I discuss the following things:
Why change needs a deep understanding (08:15)
The power of using critical evidence during CPD (23:10)
Is making feedback into detective work really a good idea? (39:39)
The Derring Effect (55:04)
What have you got worse at? (1:11:24)
I need the toilet (1:20:25)
You can view the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-an
#184 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 8 (with Ollie Lovell and Zach Groshell)
In this episode, Craig, Ollie, and special guest Zach Groschel discuss various topics related to education. They start by introducing themselves and discussing their current locations. Then, they dive into the importance of standardizing entry and exit routines in schools. They also explore the concept of relentless precision in holding high standards and the obstacles to understanding that teache
#183 How to help students remember things with Nick Soderstrom
Cognitive psychologist, Nick Soderstrom, joins me to talk about all things memory and retrieval. We discuss the important distinction between learning and performance, and then dive into four desirable difficulties: testing, spacing, interleaving and pre-testing. Links can be found in the show notes: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/how-to-remember
Time-stamps:
Memory, learning, and career paths with a c
#182 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 7 (with Ollie Lovell)
Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under for the seventh 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 CPD, checking for understanding, rehearsal, lesson planning, and more. For show notes, videos and links please visit this page: mrbartonmaths.com/bl
#181 Mark McCourt: Tips for teachers, Mastery, Reflections and Retirement
Where to begin? Mark McCourt has done it all. From maths teacher, head of maths, head teacher, Ofsted inspector, CEO, founder, and the creator of MathsConf. I first met Mark almost 20 years ago, and have learned from him ever since. This is Mark’s 3rd appearance on the podcast, and given he recently announced his retirement, I fear it may be his last.
To access the show-notes, please visit: mrbart
#180 Surviving and thriving an Ofsted inspection with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead Steve Wren
The episode features a conversation with Ofsted's Maths Subject Lead, Steve Wren. We discuss everything from inspections, subject deep-dive, lesson observations, book scrutinies, COVID and more. For show notes, please visit: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/ofsted
Time-stamps:
Education career, controversies, and accents. (13:13)
Maths education, policy, and personal interests. (15:31)
Maths educa
#179 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 6 (with Ollie Lovell, Emma Turner and Tom Sherrington)
For this special episode (kindly sponsored by Casio Education), Ollie Lovell and I are joined by Emma Turner and Tom Sherrington to discuss coaching, the view form the back of a lesson, pre-testing, implied competencies and more! Access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools-and-tips-for-teachers-6
Time-stamps:
Be wary of the view from the back of your lessons (05:29)
Implied compet
#178 Research in Action 25: The impact of the home environment on maths attainment with Vic Simms
Vic Simms is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at Ulster University. Her recent research interests have been in understanding the influence of the home environment on early mathematical development, understanding influences on development from cross-country perspectives and developmental differences (for those children born preterm or with genetic conditions).
This episode is part of my Res
#177 Research in Action 24: Dyscalculia latest developments with Kinga Morsanyi
Kinga Morsanyi is a developmental psychologist, and currently a Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Cognition at Loughborough University. Her main focus is on mathematics learning, but her research interests also encompass reasoning and decision-making, the motivational and emotional aspects of learning, and educational approaches to improving thinking and mathematics skills. Kinga is also researching
#176 Research in Action 23: Economy versus Efficiency with Dave Hewitt
Dave Hewitt taught in schools for 11 years, including as Head of Department working with all-attainment classes from Years 7-11. Dave has since been working in teacher education for over 30 years, initially at the University of Birmingham and then setting up the mathematics PGCE at Loughborough University in 2014. Dave was last on the show back in 2020 when we discussed when to tell students how t
#175 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell)
Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under for the fifth 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 instructions, the Split-Attention Effect, backwards-faded worked examples, and the first lesson with a new class. For show notes, videos and links ple
#174 Research in Action 22: Early years mathematics with Camilla Gilmore
Camilla Gilmore is the Developmental Psychology and lead of the Centre for Early Mathematics Learning. She has done research for 20 years focused on learning mathematics in particular looking at cognitive aspects (e.g. executive function skills that we discussed back in episode 151)
This is part of my Research in Action mini-series, where I interview a researcher from the Mathematics Education Ce
#173 Research in Action 21: Developing culturally responsive mathematics education with Jodie Hunter
Jodie Hunter is a visiting professor at Loughborough University from Massey University, New Zealand. We discuss developing culturally responsive mathematics education in classrooms with students from diverse ethnic groups including Indigenous and migrant groups through building on culture as a strength.
This is part of my Research in Action mini-series, where I interview a researcher from the Mat
#172 Research in Action 20: How teachers use (and don't use) research with Paul Howard-Jones
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: mrbarto
#171 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)
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
#170 How to secure 100% student engagement with Pritesh Raichura
Science teacher, Pritesh Raichura, shares his insights about how to ensure 100% of our students are listening, thinking and understanding at each stage of a lesson. From All-Hands-Up Cold Calling, to high-frequency checks for listening, this episode is jam-packed with incredible, practical insights. You can access the resources and videos from the episode here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/1
#169 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell)
Teacher, author and my arch-rival podcaster, Ollie Lovell, joins me from the land Down Under for the third 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 connections, worked examples, teacher knowledge, iPads and more. For show notes, videos and links please visit this page: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/tools
#168 How to lead a maths department with Femi Adeniran and Matt Findlay
Experienced heads of department, Femi Adeniran and Matt Findlay, join me for an epic conversation about leading a maths department. We cover everything from consistency versus autonomy, departmental meetings, handling parental complaints and allocating sets. You can access links to the resources discussed, time-stamps and videos on the podcast show-notes page here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/bl
#167 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell)
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: mrbar
#166 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell)
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/tool
#165 How to be more evidence-informed with Peps Mcrea
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
#164 How to plan a maths lesson with Craig Latimir
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
#163 How to observe a lesson with Adam Boxer
Science teacher and author, Adam Boxer, joins me to discuss his process for observing colleagues teach and then giving them feedback. Adam's approach - which he calls the Hypoesis model - has been hugely influential on my own observation and coaching process, and it was great to discuss it in depth. Adam is a smart guy! For links, resources and videos, please visit the show-notes page here: ht
#162 Beyond survival - a conversation with Jamie Thom
Jamie Thom interviewed me for his excellent Beyond Survival podcast - a show aimed at supporting new teachers. Jamie asked me to share five tips that I thought would benefit those teachers new to the classroom. Here is what I came up with:
The importance of boosting the participation ratio
Respecting both types of wait time
Improving paired discussion
Embracing Learner-generated examples
As
#161 The future of the Mr Barton Maths podcast
Here are the links to the things discussed in the show:
Tips for Teachers website
Tips for Teachers podcast
Tips for Teachers newsletter
Tips for Teachers book
Online and face-to-face CPD and departmental support
Three Tips for Teachers episodes to check out:
Jamie Thom
Sammy Kempner
Craig Latimir
The Mr Barton Maths Podcast will be back soon!
#160 Ollie Lovell: relations, regulation, leadership & tools for teachers
Ollie Lovell is a maths teacher from sunny Australia. He is also a head of department, blogger, research ravager, pioneering podcaster, and best-selling author. He joins me to discuss the key ideas from his book: Tools for Teachers. We focus on two key areas: regulation & relationships, and leadership. Ollie offers his usual dose of practical, actionable takeaways that any teacher can try.
For
#159 Introducing... Tips for Teachers!
This episode of the Mr Barton Maths Podcast is a taster of my new project: Tips for Teachers (check out the website here: tipsforteachers.co.uk )
Each episode of the Tips for Teachers podcast features a guest sharing 5 tips to improve any aspect of teaching life.
To get you in the mood, I wanted to share one tip from each of my first five guests:
Adam Boxer: To reduce “choppy time” in lessons, u
#158 Adam Boxer: explanations, retrieval and maths & science working together
Adam Boxer is a science teacher, author and creator of Carousel Learning. He joins me to discuss the key ideas from his book: Teaching Secondary Science: a complete guide, including What makes a good explanation? What role does silence play in Adam’s lessons, and how has this changed over the years? Is it important maths and science departments work together? If so, how? What role does technology
#157 Dan Draper: Overlearning and conceptual leaps
I have been a big fan of Dan’s work for a few years now. Along with last episode’s guest, Paul Rowlandson, Dan’s blog is one of the few I have notifications on for new posts because I find it essential reading. I love the way Dan reflects on his thinking from the ideas he tries out in his lessons. In this episode we discuss overlearning and conceptual leaps.
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#156 Paul Rowlandson: Getting mixed up with interleaving
Paul is a maths teacher with a strong interest in research - so much so that he is now embarking upon a doctorate. He also holds the prestigious title of being Jo Morgan’s favourite maths blogger. In this conversation we discuss Paul's research into Interleaving - what is it, what is it not, and how can teachers harness its power?
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#155 Jo Morgan - depth and sequencing of the maths curriculum
Jo is a legend of the maths teaching community. Her website, resourceaholic, is the go-to site for many teachers to find hand-picked, curated, top-quality resources and her Maths Gems series of posts are a must read for the latest mathematical gold out there. Jo joins me to discuss the importance of depth and sequencing when thinking about maths curricula.
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