Strength In Numbers

The value of mathematical empathy, combatting societal perceptions about mathematics, meeting students where they are in order to understand them, and more. PhD Candidate and author of “Contemplating the Role of Mathematical Egotism”, Rebecca Burtenshaw joins Allan for a conversation on mathematical egotism, Rebecca’s journey from “disillusioned with mathematics” to PhD candidate in maths education, changing student’s relationships with mathematics, focusing more on student perceptions of mathematics, balancing collaboration and guidance, being aware of your own biases as a mathematics teacher, and contemplating what success in mathematics really means.TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Read Rebecca’s paper on Mathematical Egotism here:https://go.aamt.edu.au/StrengthinNumbersS03E06 Burtenshaw, R. (2024). Contemplating the role of mathematical egotism. In T. Evans, O. Marmur, J. Hunter, G. Leach, & J. Jhagroo (Eds.). Proceedings of the 47th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 2, pp. 104–111). PME Or follow her on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-burtenshaw-32b79b191/     Podcast production by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studio https://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student engagement, #lessonstarter, engaging students with concrete materials, supporting pre-service and early career teachers, and getting out of your comfort zone. Legendary Alice Springs based teacher, teacher educator, and maths consultant Matt Skoss shares with Allan his keys to student engagement, pedagogy choice, teaching mathematical collaboration, transitioning students from concrete to abstract, cultivating positive dispositions towards learning mathematics, how important it is to join the maths education community and share your personal experiences, and that the only person you can change is yourself, so get out there and try something new.TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Follow Matt Skoss on X: https://x.com/matt_skoss Get fantastic inquiry-based lessons through the AAMT’s Maths300 resource: https://aamt.edu.au/teachers/resources/maths-300/   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studiohttps://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The accessibility and power of CODAP, finding the right tools to teach statistics, mining for dataset gold, linking students' lived experiences to statistics, and embracing the specificity of statistics. Director of Learning Analytics and Technology at Loreto College, Timothy Bond chats with Allan about teaching statistics to students, his journey from avoiding statistics to loving it, the benefits of using real datasets over artificial ones, avoiding being swamped with data, helping students learn with free software that runs in browser, the tension between computation and interpretation, and how to find authentic, verified data for teaching.TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Get in touch with Timothy Bond on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyjbond/ Use CODAP completely free: https://codap.concord.org/for-educators/ Get connected with more great resources at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers: https://aamt.edu.au/   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studiohttps://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How playfulness in the classroom can help get through content more quickly, help students communicate difficulties, and motivate them to be more engaged and excited about mathematics. Australian Education Awards 2023’s Rising Star of the Year, Stephanie Thomas, joins Allan to share her unique approach to teaching her Specialist Mathematics and year 11/12 General Mathematics classes. She explains her promising results from creating a playful and excited culture within the classroom, giving students room to explore, inquire, and question, being brave when trying something new, and developing more than just good test results from students.TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Contact Stephanie Thomas via email at: sthomas@iggs.qld.edu.au Or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-thomas-293064325/ Learn more about the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers: https://aamt.edu.au/    Podcast produced by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studiohttps://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reasoning boards, building confidence in teachers and students alike, avoiding pitfalls in pre-assessment, breaking down “right or wrong” thinking, and encouraging productive classroom discussion. Creator of Reasoning Boards, author of articles in both Prime Number and APMC Voluma 28, Donna McNeight joins the season 3 return of Strength in Numbers to help spread confidence in mathematics, effective learning tools, a willingness to try new things, and an understanding of the importance of reassurance and guidance for teachers too.TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Connect with Donna McNeight on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-mcneight-610b0458/ Learn more about the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers: https://aamt.edu.au/   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studiohttps://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The maths education pedagogy war, the role of questioning, inquiry based teaching, pedagogical paralysis, developing students who appreciate mathematics, and more. President of the American NCTM and 8th grade teacher of over 25 years, Kevin Dykema, and AAMT’s own president and maths education academic, Catherine Attard, join Allan to talk about the challenges universal to mathematics teaching regardless of hemisphere. They explore methods to choose the right pedagogy for the right moment, how there is no single cure-all solution to mathematics teaching, the seven key components of explicit teaching, lessons to learn from other teachers, and how students will show up in class the way they are and as teachers we must meet them there. TuteroTutero is a Melbourne-based Australian education company that empowers maths teachers with innovative AI tools to effortlessly create customised lesson plans, assessments, and activities. You can find them at www.tutero.com Key Links: Connect with Catherine Attard on X: https://x.com/attard_cAnd explore her work at: https://engagingmaths.com/ Get in touch with Kevin Dykema on X: https://x.com/kdykemaAnd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dykemamath/ Explore the AAMT’s Explicit Teaching in Maths resource: https://www.mathematicshub.edu.au/understanding-maths/professional-learning/explicit-teaching-in-maths/   Podcast produced by Martin Franklin/East Coast Studiohttps://eastcoaststudio.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Motivating students, pruning the curriculum, and getting parents involved using modern assessment tools. Essential Assessment’s Teaching and Learning Manager Jacinta Browning and President of the Queensland Catholic Primary Principals Association, Gavin Rick join to discuss the role assessment can play for students, teachers, parents, and school leadership alike. Key Links:Essential Assessment:https://www.essentialassessment.com.au/ Jacinta Browning:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-browning-798824235 Gavin Rick:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinrick/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using technology to make maths relevant to student interests, breaking down walls in the classroom, unique technological manipulatives, and only using technology when you have to. Desmos Computation Layer Specialist, John Rowe joins us to talk about his unique experience using technology in the classroom, his viral quadratics tool, how to keep students engaged with each other in the classroom while using technology, avoiding choosing technological solutions for efficiency and instead focusing on efficacy, and avoiding student apathy towards digital tools. Key Links:Super Mario Quadratics Video:https://youtu.be/ewAHYVzMobw Hook, Line, and Sinker:https://mrrowe.com/book Desmos Classroom: https://teacher.desmos.com/ Find John on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkarowe/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Challenging high potential underachievers, equipping your students with multiple toolsets, utilising productive struggle, and seeking out help from other teachers.PhD candidate and Master Teacher at the Education and Research Directorate, Andrea de Carvalho joins the podcast to talk about challenging already excelling students, preparing alternate work each lesson for students who need other pathways to understanding, and the advantage of a broad range of student experience and starting points in a single classroom. Key Links:Find Andrea on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-de-carvalho-417152190/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reintroducing physical props when teaching maths, the loss of tangible numeracy in a digital world, ditching the worksheet as the first port of call, and focusing on the language of mathematics. Numeracy Consultant at the Association of Independent Schools WA, Sheila Griffin joins Allan Dougan to discuss the loss of physical, tangible examples of maths outside the classroom and how best to counteract it, how to get students to guide learning, and allowing students to fill more of the conversation. Key Links: Sheila Griffinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-griffin-2b53b11b4/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.