Digging for the Why
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.
Episodes
16 episodes
S2 E5 - Digging for the Yes, but Why with Ed Southall
In 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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:02
S2 E4 - Defining The Purpose of Maths with Susan Okereke
In 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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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54:16
S2 E3 - Creating Safe and Encouraging Learning Environments with Alex Bellos
In 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:02
S2 E2 - The Power of Puzzles with Catriona Agg
Episode 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 puzzle...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:41
S2 E1 - Communicating Maths Effectively with Ben Sparks
Join 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 accessib...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:30
S2 E0 - What is Season 2 all about?
Join 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 welc...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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8:35
Christmas Special: Live at the MEI conference - All about the Oak project
Hello 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...
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Season 2
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45:29
S1 E8 - Does technology have a place in the classroom with Tom Button
Hello 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. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:47
S1 E7 - Rich tasks and problem-based learning with Richard Perring
Hello 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 Perri...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:33
S1 E6 - Motivating and challenging students with Tom Rainbow
Hello 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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:46
S1 E5 - Why can students appear switched off from maths already in Year 7?
Hello 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 discuss the following:Andy apolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:23
S1 E4 - Curiosity in the classroom with Alison Clark-Wilson
Hello 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, Alison Clark-...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:38
S1 E3 - Managing the transition from KS2 to KS3 with Vicky Osborne
Hello 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, Vicky Osborn....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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58:54
S1 E2 - Teaching for mastery with Steph Kirk
Hello 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.This episode is in two parts. In part one, Andy and Alison discuss what they ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:00
S1 E1 - Teaching tricks
Hello 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 discuss the following:What do we...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:58
S1 E0 - Introducing your hosts!
Hello 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. This episode is a chance for us (Andy and Alison) to introduce ourselves and...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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