The NCETM Maths Podcast, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, invites teachers, maths experts and anyone with a passion for teaching maths to talk about topics that shine a light on great maths teaching. With ideas for classroom activities, inspirational stories of careers in maths, and lively debates on contemporary topics, the NCETM podcast has something for everyone. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
The fourth of our conversations exploring how schools and teachers are managing the challenges of providing remote learning in maths, supporting students and looking after their own wellbeing during the COVID-19 school closures.
We hope that this interview, and others, will generate ideas and allow you to reflect on your own practice, remembering that different contexts will require different approaches.
Show notes
Taking part in the discussion, recorded on 13 May, are:
- Dan Poulson, secondary head of maths at a rural 11-16 school in Lincolnshire
- Gwen Tresidder, NCETM Communications Manager
Episode chapters
- 00:06 – Introduction, and Dan’s new working week
- 02:21 – How Dan’s department prepared for remote teaching
- 03:46 – Which resources is Dan using
- 04:16 – Description of Dan’s school
- 09:16 – Plans for after May half-term break
- 10:31 – Thoughts about students coming back into school
- 13:56 – What has Dan learnt during this phase of school closures
Useful links
Dan mentions these three websites, used by his department
- Mathsbox – mathsbox.org.uk
- GCSEpod – gcsepod.com
- Hegarty Maths – hegartymaths.com
Find the other podcasts in this school closures-related series at https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/51240
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