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HoD Space5 episodes · latest #234 AI and Education17 episodes · latest #231 Atomisation in Action5 episodes · latest #227 Research in Action31 episodes · latest #214 Developing a Lesson Structure5 episodes · latest #204 Tools and Tips for Teachers14 episodes · latest #193 Teaching from Home11 episodes · latest #113 Conference Takeaways24 episodes · latest #142 Slice of Advice3 episodes · latest #088

Research in Action

In-depth conversations with academic researchers, exploring what their findings mean for classroom practice.

  1. #214Early Years Financial Literacy with Iro Xenidou-Dervou
  2. #213Supporting families with mathematics with Vic Simms
  3. #212Explanations and reasoning with Chris Shore
  4. #211Considering uncertainty when interpreting educational research with Hugo Lortie-Forgues
  5. #210Technology and learning with Andrew Manches
  6. #209Linguistic influences on number processing with Silke Goebel
  7. #178The impact of the home environment with Vic Simms
  8. #177Dyscalculia latest developments with Kinga Morsanyi
  9. #176Economy versus Efficiency with Dave Hewitt
  10. #174Early years mathematics with Camilla Gilmore
  11. #173Culturally responsive mathematics with Jodie Hunter
  12. #172How teachers use research with Paul Howard-Jones
  13. #153Teaching mixed-attainment with Tom Francome
  14. #152Comparative judgement with Ian Jones
  15. #151Executive function with Camilla Gilmore
  16. #150Writing a maths curriculum with Colin Foster
  17. #149Children’s early understanding of number with Francesco Sella
  18. #148Counting in the animal kingdom with Krzysztof Cipora
  19. #147Self-explanation and how experts read maths with Lara Alcock
  20. #146Inquiry as a way of being with Barbara Jaworski
  21. #145University transition and oral assessments with Paola Iannone
  22. #133When to tell and teaching algebra with Dave Hewitt
  23. #132PhDs and maths textbooks with Beth Woollacott
  24. #131Numbers and space with Krzysztof Cipora
  25. #130Designing and interpreting educational research with Matthew Inglis
  26. #129Cognitive Load Theory with Ouhao Chen
  27. #128Fingers and game-based apps with Korbinian Moeller
  28. #127Maths anxiety with Kelly Trezise
  29. #126Estimation, equals and working memory with Iro Xenidou-Dervou
  30. #125Parental engagement with Tim Jay
  31. #124Language and Dyscalculia with Julia Bahnmuller

Developing a Lesson Structure

Ollie Lovell and Craig build a lesson structure from the ground up, one part at a time.

  1. #204Episode 5
  2. #199Episode 4
  3. #197Episode 3
  4. #196Episode 2
  5. #195Episode 1

All 234 episodes

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  1. #234HoD Space ep5: AI resource creation, exam marking, supporting science teachersHoD Space
  2. #233HoD Space ep4: Teacher talk, finding good assessments and the most stressful times of the yearHoD Space
  3. #232HoD Space ep3: AI and homework, setting students, and the equals signHoD Space
  4. #231Productive failure with Manu KapurAI and Education
  5. #230HoD Space ep2: Notes in exercise books, Ofsted, and A-level class sizesHoD Space
  6. #229AI in Education with Joe LiemandtAI and Education
  7. #228HoD Space ep1: Praise tick sheets, Year 7 sets, first departmental meetingHoD Space
  8. #227Breaking down an example sequence with Kris BoultonAtomisation in Action
  9. #226AI in Education with Zach GroshellAI and Education
  10. #225AI in Education with Dylan WiliamAI and Education
  11. #224AI in Education with Kris BoultonAI and Education
  12. #223What do 10,000 teachers think about AI?AI and Education
  13. #222AI in Education with Becky AllenAI and Education
  14. #221Building an AI tutor with Google DeepMind with Bibi Groot (Eedi’s Chief Impact Officer)AI and Education
  15. #220AI in Education with Dan MeyerAI and Education
  16. #219AI in Education with Simon Woodhead (Eedi’s Chief Data Scientist)AI and Education
  17. #218AI in Education with Carl HendrickAI and Education
  18. #217AI in Education with Adam BoxerAI and Education
  19. #216AI in Education with Barbara OakleyAI and Education
  20. #215AI in Education with Daisy ChristodoulouAI and Education
  21. #214Early Years Financial Literacy with Iro Xenidou-DervouResearch in Action
  22. #213Supporting families with mathematics with Vic SimmsResearch in Action
  23. #212Explanations and reasoning with Chris ShoreResearch in Action
  24. #211Considering uncertainty when interpreting educational research with Hugo Lortie-ForguesResearch in Action
  25. #210Research in Action 27: Technology and learning with Andrew ManchesResearch in Action
  26. #209Research in Action 26: Linguistic influences on number processing with Silke GoebelResearch in Action
  27. #208Atomisation in Action 4 (with Kris Boulton and Duncan Grantham)Atomisation in Action
  28. #207Atomisation in Action 3 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)Atomisation in Action
  29. #206Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley
  30. #205Why CPD is broken and how to fix it with Adam Boxer
  31. #204Developing a lesson structure – episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell)Developing a Lesson Structure
  32. #203Atomisation in Action 2 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)Atomisation in Action
  33. #202AI and Education 3 (with Neil Almond)AI and Education
  34. #201Atomisation in Action 1 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)Atomisation in Action
  35. #200AI and Education 2 (with James Radburn)AI and Education
  36. #199Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)Developing a Lesson Structure
  37. #198AI and Education 1 (with Neil Almond)AI and Education
  38. #197Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell)Developing a Lesson Structure
  39. #196Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell)Developing a Lesson Structure
  40. #195Developing a lesson structure – episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell)Developing a Lesson Structure
  41. #194A chat about Ollie Lovell’s lesson
  42. #193Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 14 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  43. #192Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 13 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  44. #191Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  45. #190Atomisation and Unstoppable Learning with Kris Boulton
  46. #189Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  47. #188Ten ways to get amazing GCSE maths results with Jo Morgan
  48. #187How to coach responsively with Josh Goodrich
  49. #186Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 10 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  50. #185Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 9 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  51. #184Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 8 (with Ollie Lovell and Zach Groshell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  52. #183How to help students remember things with Nick Soderstrom
  53. #182Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 7 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  54. #181Mark McCourt: Tips for teachers, Mastery, Reflections and Retirement
  55. #180Surviving and thriving an Ofsted inspection with Steve Wren
  56. #179Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 6 (with Ollie Lovell, Emma Turner and Tom Sherrington)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  57. #178Research in Action 25: Home environment and maths attainment with Vic SimmsResearch in Action
  58. #177Research in Action 24: Dyscalculia latest with Kinga MorsanyiResearch in Action
  59. #176Research in Action 23: Economy versus Efficiency with Dave HewittResearch in Action
  60. #175Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  61. #174Research in Action 22: Early years mathematics with Camilla GilmoreResearch in Action
  62. #173Research in Action 21: Culturally responsive mathematics with Jodie HunterResearch in Action
  63. #172Research in Action 20: How teachers use research with Paul Howard-JonesResearch in Action
  64. #171Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  65. #170How to secure 100% student engagement with Pritesh Raichura
  66. #169Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell)Tools and Tips for Teachers
  67. #168How to lead a maths department with Femi Adeniran and Matt Findlay
  68. #167Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 2Tools and Tips for Teachers
  69. #166Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 1Tools and Tips for Teachers
  70. #165How to be more evidence-informed with Peps Mcrea
  71. #164How to plan a maths lesson with Craig Latimir
  72. #163How to observe a lesson with Adam Boxer
  73. #162Beyond survival: a conversation with Jamie Thom
  74. #161The future of the Mr Barton Maths podcast
  75. #160Ollie Lovell: Relations, regulation, leadership & tools for teachers
  76. #159Introducing… Tips for Teachers!
  77. #158Adam Boxer: Explanations, retrieval and maths & science working together
  78. #157Dan Draper: Overlearning and conceptual leaps
  79. #156Paul Rowlandson: Getting mixed up with interleaving
  80. #155Jo Morgan: Depth and sequencing of the maths curriculum
  81. #154Tom Harbour: Engaging parents in their children’s learning
  82. #153Research in Action 19: Teaching mixed-attainment with Tom FrancomeResearch in Action
  83. #152Research in Action 18: Comparative judgement with Ian JonesResearch in Action
  84. #151Research in Action 17: Executive function with Camilla GilmoreResearch in Action
  85. #150Research in Action 16: Writing a maths curriculum with Colin FosterResearch in Action
  86. #149Research in Action 15: Children’s early understanding of number with Francesco SellaResearch in Action
  87. #148Research in Action 14: Counting in the animal kingdom with Krzysztof CiporaResearch in Action
  88. #147Research in Action 13: Self-explanation and how experts read maths with Lara AlcockResearch in Action
  89. #146Research in Action 12: Inquiry as a way of being with Barbara JaworskiResearch in Action
  90. #145Research in Action 11: University transition and oral assessments with Paola IannoneResearch in Action
  91. #144Christian Bokhove: Coherence, textbooks and research best bets
  92. #143Anne Watson and Kris Boulton in conversation
  93. #142Conference Takeaways: Mathematical Association Conference 2021: Day 3Conference Takeaways
  94. #141Conference Takeaways: Mathematical Association Conference 2021: Day 2Conference Takeaways
  95. #140Conference Takeaways: Mathematical Association Conference 2021: Day 1Conference Takeaways
  96. #139Michael Pershan: Teaching with worked examples: part 2
  97. #138Michael Pershan: Teaching with worked examples: part 1
  98. #137Doug Lemov: Tips for the return to classrooms
  99. #136CLASSIC: Dani Quinn – Part 1: Michaela School, Planning Lessons, Low Stakes Tests
  100. #135Jo Morgan: Tips and resources for teaching online
  101. #134Ollie Lovell: Cognitive Load Theory in Action
  102. #133Research in Action 10: When to tell and teaching algebra with Dave HewittResearch in Action
  103. #132Research in Action 9: PhDs and maths textbooks with Beth WoollacottResearch in Action
  104. #131Research in Action 8: Numbers and space with Krzysztof CiporaResearch in Action
  105. #130Research in Action 7: Designing and interpreting educational research with Matthew InglisResearch in Action
  106. #129Research in Action 6: Cognitive Load Theory with Ouhao ChenResearch in Action
  107. #128Research in Action 5: Fingers and game-based apps with Korbinian MoellerResearch in Action
  108. #127Research in Action 4: Maths anxiety with Kelly TreziseResearch in Action
  109. #126Research in Action 3: Estimation, equals and working memory with Iro Xenidou-DervouResearch in Action
  110. #125Research in Action 2: Parental engagement with Tim JayResearch in Action
  111. #124Research in Action 1: Language and Dyscalculia with Julia BahnmullerResearch in Action
  112. #123Peps McCrea: Motivated teaching
  113. #122Jo Morgan: Teaching Key Stage 3 maths
  114. #121Conference Takeaways: MathsConf24 (online!)Conference Takeaways
  115. #120Mark Healy – Part 2: Sleep, growth mindset and teaching amid Covid-19
  116. #119Jemma Sherwood – Part 2: Preparing for September 2020 & being a Head of Department
  117. #118Adele Bates: Behaviour and relationships
  118. #117Jonathan Hall: MathsBot, teaching visually and behaving mathematically
  119. #116Conference Takeaways: MathsConf23 (online!)Conference Takeaways
  120. #115Mark Healy – Part 1: Cognitive science versus cognitive psychology
  121. #114Robert Kaplinsky: Depth of Knowledge, Open Middle Problems and effective CPD
  122. #113Teaching from Home: Jamie Frost: Dr Frost Maths and virtual whiteboardsTeaching from Home
  123. #112Teaching from Home: Ollie Lovell and Bryn Humberstone: Checking for understanding and DesmosTeaching from Home
  124. #111Teaching from Home: Jules Daulby: Supporting students with Special Educational NeedsTeaching from Home
  125. #110Teaching from Home: Helen Williams: Supporting Early Years studentsTeaching from Home
  126. #109Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick: How learning happens
  127. #108Teaching from Home: Jon Hutchinson: Making videos for primary school studentsTeaching from Home
  128. #107Teaching from Home: Adam Boxer: Retrieval and staying saneTeaching from Home
  129. #106Teaching from Home: Dan Pearcy: Google Meets and 5 principles for remote teachingTeaching from Home
  130. #105Teaching from Home: Jo Morgan: Hegarty Maths and why she won’t be doing live lessonsTeaching from Home
  131. #104Teaching from Home: Michael Pershan: Zoom and Assessment for LearningTeaching from Home
  132. #103Teaching from Home: Ben Rooney: Structure, social interactions and technologyTeaching from Home
  133. #102Special episode: Online learning during the Covid-19 outbreakTeaching from Home
  134. #101Conference Takeaways: MathsConf22: Manchester: March 2020Conference Takeaways
  135. #100Daisy Christodoulou: Teachers vs Tech!
  136. #099Topics in Depth: Angles and parallel lines with Jo Morgan
  137. #098Kris Boulton – Part 3: Is cognitive science almost useless for designing effective teaching?
  138. #097Exam malpractice: Inside Exams with AQA
  139. #096Tom Francome: Supporting novice teachers and planning lessons
  140. #095Topics in Depth: Indices with Jo Morgan
  141. #094Emma McCrea: Making every maths lesson count and training teachers
  142. #093Alex Bellos: Puzzles, Perception and Pool Tables
  143. #092Julia Smith: Teaching GCSE resit and the 5Rs approach
  144. #091Multiple Choice Questions on trial with AQA’s Zeek Sweiry
  145. #090Rob Eastaway: Estimation, perception of maths & the importance of haha
  146. #089The Science of Learning: 77 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know
  147. #088Slice of Advice 2019: What did you learn this year?Slice of Advice
  148. #087Tom Sherrington: Rosenshine’s Principles in Action
  149. #086Conference Takeaways: MEI Maths Conference 2019Conference Takeaways
  150. #085Jonny Griffiths: RISPs, problem solving and mental health
  151. #084Chris McGrane: Task design and changing your mind
  152. #083Michael Pershan: Example-Problem Pairs and problem solving
  153. #082Mark McCourt – the return! Teaching for mastery
  154. #081Inside Exams: Episode 1: Language
  155. #080Conference Takeaways: ATM/MA 2019 Conference: Day 2Conference Takeaways
  156. #079Conference Takeaways: ATM/MA 2019 Conference: Day 1Conference Takeaways
  157. #078Peter Mattock: Visible Maths, planning lessons & running a department
  158. #077Conference Takeaways: Educating Northants 2019Conference Takeaways
  159. #076Conference Takeaways: researchEd Blackpool 2019Conference Takeaways
  160. #075Alex Quigley: Closing the vocabulary gap
  161. #074Jemma Sherwood – Part 1: Sequences of lessons and the importance of silence
  162. #073Naveen Rizvi: Scripted lessons, examples and social media
  163. #072Chris Smith: Injecting fun into lessons, Pi Day & Revision Days
  164. #071David Didau: Making kids cleverer
  165. #070Jo Morgan: 100th Maths Gems Special
  166. #069Helen Williams: Early Years teaching and manipulatives
  167. #068Becky Allen: Workload, happiness, expertise, progress & pupil premium
  168. #067Bernie Westacott: Teaching maths with visuals and manipulatives
  169. #066Hannah Fry: Algorithms, love and being a mathematician
  170. #065Conference Takeaways: MathsConf16: GlasgowConference Takeaways
  171. #064Conference Takeaways: researchED Scotland: September 2018Conference Takeaways
  172. #063Jeremy Hodgen: Teaching low-attaining students, relevance and fingers!
  173. #062Simon Singh: Fermat’s Last Theorem and stretching high-attainers
  174. #061Slice of Advice: What does the first lesson with your class look like?Slice of Advice
  175. #060Greg Ashman: The Truth about Teaching
  176. #059Slice of Advice 2018: What did you learn this year?Slice of Advice
  177. #058Conference Takeaways: JustMaths Conference 2018Conference Takeaways
  178. #057Conference Takeaways: MathsConf15Conference Takeaways
  179. #056Conference Takeaways: Festival of Education: Day 2Conference Takeaways
  180. #055GCSE Maths Exam special: Graham Cumming and Karen Wilkinson
  181. #054Tom Sherrington: The Learning Rainforest
  182. #053Conference Takeaways: researchEd RugbyConference Takeaways
  183. #052Harry Fletcher-Wood: Responsive Teaching
  184. #051Conference Takeaways: Comparative Judgement with Daisy ChristodoulouConference Takeaways
  185. #050Dylan Wiliam – the return! Creating the Schools our Children need
  186. #049Alison Kiddle and Charlie Gilderdale: NRICH
  187. #048Lucy Crehan: Cleverlands
  188. #047Conference Takeaways: BCME: Day 4Conference Takeaways
  189. #046Conference Takeaways: BCME: Day 3Conference Takeaways
  190. #045Conference Takeaways: BCME: Day 2Conference Takeaways
  191. #044Conference Takeaways: BCME: Day 1Conference Takeaways
  192. #043Conference Takeaways: researchEd Blackpool 2018Conference Takeaways
  193. #042Oliver Lovell: Planning, running a maths department & Cognitive Load Theory
  194. #041Conference Takeaways: MathsConf14Conference Takeaways
  195. #040Anne Watson and John Mason: Variation, questioning, visualising & developing mathematical thinkers
  196. #039Helen Hindle: Mixed attainment teaching and growth mindset
  197. #038Amir Arezoo: Lean maths departments, deep work & schemes of work
  198. #037Jane Jones: Ofsted, observations, marking & reasoning
  199. #036Carl Hendrick and Robin Macpherson: What does this look like in the classroom?
  200. #035Colin Foster: Mathematical Etudes, Confidence & Questioning
  201. #034Doug Lemov: Teach like a Champion and top tips for delivering training
  202. #033Peps Mccrea: Planning, Memorable Teaching & Teacher Expertise
  203. #032Lucy Rycroft-Smith: Cambridge Mathematics, Setting, Times Tables & Anxiety
  204. #031Kris Boulton – Part 2: Minimally guided instruction, Understanding & How before Why
  205. #030Andrew Blair: Inquiries and being a Head of Department
  206. #029Andrew Blair: Inquiry Maths
  207. #028Rachel Webster: How your Year 7s have been taught maths
  208. #027Chief Examiner Trevor Senior: How GCSE Maths exams are written
  209. #026Nick Rose: Mindset, Misconceptions & Differentiation
  210. #025Ed Southall – Part 2: Maths Puzzles and Lessons from Japan
  211. #024Kris Boulton – Part 1: Planning Lessons, Engelmann and Differentiation
  212. #023Robert and Elizabeth Bjork: Memory, Forgetting, Testing & Desirable Difficulties
  213. #022Dani Quinn – Part 2: Michaela School, Behaviour, Drills & Culture
  214. #021Daisy Christodoulou: Assessment, Multiple Choice Questions, 7 Myths about Education
  215. #020Greg Ashman: Cognitive Load Theory and Direct Instruction vs Inquiry-Based Learning
  216. #019Paul Rowlandson: Bar Modelling, Questioning, Shanghai, Tokyo & Training Teachers
  217. #018Tom Bennett: Behaviour, Teacher Workload and ResearchEd
  218. #017John Corbett: Flipped Learning, Videos and Corbett Maths
  219. #016Dylan Wiliam: Author, Researcher, Trainer and Assessment for Learning Expert
  220. #015Ed Southall – Part 1: SolveMyMaths and Mathematics PGCE Tutor
  221. #014Beth Lilley: NQT
  222. #013Jamie Frost: Dr Frost Maths and Teaching High Achievers
  223. #012Mark McCourt: Ofsted, emaths, La Salle Education, NCETM and more!
  224. #011Stefanie Sullivan: Maths PGCE Tutor from Nottingham University
  225. #010Will Emeny: Great Maths Teaching Ideas and Numeracy Ninjas
  226. #009Dan Meyer: 3 Act Math, Desmos, TED Talk and more!
  227. #008Charlie Stripp: NCETM and MEI
  228. #007Bruno Reddy: Times Table Rockstars and MrReddy.com
  229. #006Mel Muldowney: JustMaths
  230. #005Jo Morgan: Resourceaholic
  231. #004Oxbridge Interview Special
  232. #003Neil Ogden: Maths Specialist at OCR
  233. #002Graham Cumming: Head of Maths at Edexcel
  234. #001Andrew Taylor: Head of Maths at AQA

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