Digging for the Why

Jul 30 2024 16 ep. 45 mins 5
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A podcast for maths teachers of Years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons. Join Andy (former secondary teacher) and Alison (former primary teacher) for a podcast series discussing issues around continuity, the transition from primary to secondary, and many of the problems around teaching and learning maths.

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S2 E5 - Digging for the Yes, but Why with Ed Southall

Jul 30 2024 55 mins  
Send us a textIn our final episode of Season 2 of ‘Digging For The Why’ we talk to Curriculum Lead for Oak National Academy, Ed Southall.In this week’s episode, Ed emphasises the need to nurture curiosity from an early age to encourage participation in the classroom.We delve into the challenges of moving away from traditional teaching models and the benefits that conceptual i

S2 E4 - Defining The Purpose of Maths with Susan Okereke

Jul 23 2024 54 mins  
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we invite Susan Okereke to open the conversation on whether students should study maths till age 18.We take a look at the enhancing numeracy levels in the UK and the positive effects that might have. As well as the societal impact of poor math skills and emotional responses to maths.We also explore the importance of welcoming mistakes and enc

S2 E3 - Creating Safe and Encouraging Learning Environments with Alex Bellos

Jul 16 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we invite Alex Bellos, renowned author, mathematician, and puzzle-maker, to join the discussion on why we dig for the why. Alex is an expert on the narrative approach to making maths engaging.We explore the similarities in teaching methods between maths and computer science. As well as the significance of generating curiosity and the role

S2 E2 - The Power of Puzzles with Catriona Agg

Jul 09 2024 54 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 2 of ‘Digging For The Why’ explores the idea of enquiry-based learning in mathematics education. This week, we talk to Catriona Agg, a specialist in continuity between years 5 – 8, about the benefits of incorporating puzzles into your lessons. We also look at independent learning across educational levels and explore strategies for engaging students in m

S2 E1 - Communicating Maths Effectively with Ben Sparks

Jul 01 2024 51 mins  
Send us a textJoin us and our special guest, Ben Sparks, as we discuss everything from engaging teaching methods and practical applications to fostering curiosity among students.We emphasise the need for teachers to make maths interesting and accessible beyond the traditional curriculum. While exploring the importance of deep understanding over memorisation across all subjects.We a

S2 E0 - What is Season 2 all about?

Jul 26 2023 8 mins  
Send us a textJoin us for the preview episode of Season 2 of ‘Digging for the Why’ where we explore the deeper questions behind mathematics education.In this episode, we’ll glimpse into what listeners can expect from the upcoming season.We welcome a special guest and the third wheel of the DFTW tricycle, Sam, who provides her unique perspective as a non-mathematician and offe

Christmas Special: Live at the MEI conference - All about the Oak project

Jul 26 2023 45 mins  
Send us a textHello and welcome to Digging for the why - the podcast for maths teachers and maths enthusiasts where we discuss the need to ask why. In this special episode, recorded live at the MEI conference in June 2023, we get the opportunity to ask questions to the key people involved in designing the new maths curriculum for KS1-4 for the Oak National Academy.Andy hosts the ep

S1 E8 - Does technology have a place in the classroom with Tom Button

Jul 14 2022 55 mins  
Send us a textHello and welcome to Digging for the why - the podcast for maths teachers of years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons.In this episode, Alison and Andy are joined by a special guest, Tom Button. Together they discuss the following:Season 2 of Digging For The Why?How can students and teachers benefit from technology?When should s

S1 E7 - Rich tasks and problem-based learning with Richard Perring

Jul 07 2022 52 mins  
Send us a textHello and welcome to Digging for the why - the podcast for maths teachers of years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons.In this episode, Alison and Andy are joined by a special guest, Richard Perring. Together they discuss the following:Keeping your LinkedIn up-to-date!Why should we encourage the use of rich tasks? What do studen

S1 E6 - Motivating and challenging students with Tom Rainbow

Jun 30 2022 57 mins  
Send us a textHello and welcome to Digging for the why - the podcast for maths teachers of years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons.In this episode, Alison and Andy are joined by a special guest, Tom Rainbow. Together they discuss the following:Tom's thoughts on challenging and motivating studentsAndy's son passes the Men In Black interview