Strength In Numbers

The Strength in Numbers podcast is back for its highly anticipated third season, and this time, we're diving deep into the heart of mathematics education. Join us as we hear from a diverse array of guests – from seasoned educators to renowned experts and academics – who unpack the challenges facing modern mathematics education. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or simply someone who wants to understand the complexities of modern mathematics education, this season of the "Strength in Numbers" podcast is not to be missed. Join us as we navigate the pedagogical battlegrounds and uncover the strategies and approaches that are truly making a difference in the lives of students around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extending students creatively with the National Maths Talent Quest, the value of slow mathematics, contextualising theory with practice, how cybersecurity can engage students in mathematics, and the Maths Book Club WA. 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools recipient, Donna Buckley shares her expertise and experience on engaging students via challenges, the relationship between maths, science, and encryption, championing others in maths, encouraging collaboration between students, and much more. Key Links:Connect with Donna Buckley on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-buckley-4642bb16b Girls’ Programming Network:https://www.girlsprogramming.network/ Contact Allan Dougan with guest suggestions at:https://twitter.com/allan_dougan See other exciting projects from the AAMT:https://aamt.edu.au/     Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evidence-based thinking vs assumption-based thinking, the power of front-loading, and what a PLC even is. Nichols Point Primary School teachers Annie and Beck, along with Teaching and Learning Manager at Essential Assessment, Jacinta Browning join the podcast to talk about how they have utilised Essential Assessment to drive community wide improvement cycles, used a PLC as a vehicle for student-led growth, helped students share their progress with their parents, and nurtured a culture of learning. Key Links:Essential Assessment:https://www.essentialassessment.com.au/ Jacinta Browning:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-browning-798824235/ Nichols Point Primary School:https://www.nicholspointps.com Annie O'Rourke:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-orourke-9a94b0223   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using storytelling as a teaching tool, the value of the relationship between student and lesson, hit YouTube channel MisterWootube, and the unique approach of the Mathematics Growth Team. Professor of Practice at the University of Sydney, published author, TED speaker, TV host on ABC and Channel 10, and Mister Wootube himself, Eddie Woo joins this episode of the podcast to share the many lessons he has learned over his career about overcoming student trauma responses to mathematics, learning how your students learn, the secret ingredient to a good lesson, and so much more. Key Links:About Eddie Woo:https://misterwootube.com/2020/03/18/about/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/misterwootube YouTube (for Students):https://www.youtube.com/misterwootube YouTube (for Teachers):https://www.youtube.com/misterwootube2 TEDx Sydney Talk “Mathematics is the sense you never knew you had” https://youtu.be/PXwStduNw14   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning the teaching craft, creating your own manipulatives, and building a diverse professional network. Executive Officer with the Mathematical Association of Western Australia Paula McMahon joins the show to share her experiences with helping students connect different concepts of mathematics, learning the craft from teachers in other fields, advice for out of field teachers, and some thoughts on institutional changes to ease the teacher shortage. Key Links:Paula McMahon:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-mcmahon-632130168 MAWA:https://mawainc.org.au/     Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoiding judgement and shame responses in the classroom, finding room to let go, and showing students that maths is an adventure, not a straight and narrow path. Ph.D. in Physics, founder of Maths Plus Academy and founding member of The Global Math Project, Raj Shah joins Allan Dougan on the podcast for a discussion about how harmful shame and judgement is for maths students, helping kids develop a passion for mathematics, the difference between maths and school maths, and how helpful a rebrand for maths would be. Key Links:Dr. Raj Shah on X:https://twitter.com/drrajshah The Global Math Project:https://globalmathproject.org/ Which One Doesn’t Belong:http://wodb.ca/   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valuing depth over speed, remaining a learner while teaching, the power of observation, and personal mathematical identities. Director of Mathematics and Numeracy with the ACT Education Directorate Sam Hardwicke joins Allan Dougan, CEO of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers to explore creativity in maths, asking of yourself what you ask of your students, building a culture of observation, and fostering the identity of a learner. Key Links:Sam Hardwicke:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hardwicke-82ba5914a ACT Education Directoratehttps://www.education.act.gov.au/ The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers:https://aamt.edu.au/     Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 3 domains of engagement in students, gaining confidence as a teacher, and the relationship between academic and practitioner. Author of EngagingMaths.com and President-Elect of AAMT Professor Catherine Attard joins this week’s episode to help teachers seek help from their local professional organisation, talk about how engaged teachers create engaged students, how academics choose their research, and bringing academia back into practice. Key Links: Catherine Attard:https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-attard-8a38b490 EngagingMaths:https://engagingmaths.com/ Technology-enabled Mathematics Education: Optimising Student Engagement: https://www.routledge.com/Technology-enabled-Mathematics-Education-Optimising-Student-Engagement/Attard-Holmes/p/book/9780815392996   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Integrating maths into a student’s daily life, Maths Week Scotland, and Pi Day shenanigans. That Maths Newsletter guy and Scottish Teacher of the Year 2018, Chris Smith joins the podcast to regale us with stories of his adventures and escapades during Pi Day celebrations, talk about progress with maths awareness during Maths Week Scotland, how to engage students with fun classroom events, and his maths newsletter known around the world. Key Links: Maths Week Scotland:https://www.mathsweek.scot/ Chris Smith on X:https://twitter.com/aap03102 Use a Ruler:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBmbugJ82jA     Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast StudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Engagement vs enjoyment, fluency vs quick recall, combating maths anxiety, and well-meaning but harmful attitudes. EdTech Specialist and creator of Number Hive, Chris Hogbin joins us today to talk about the dangers of focusing on quick recall and student enjoyment, the importance of showing the purpose of maths, alternate measures of success, and fighting maths anxiety one harmful sentiment at a time. Key Links:Number Hive:https://www.numberhive.app/Play here:https://play.numberhive.org/ Chris Hogbin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hogbin-651361121/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.