Posts about Mathematics

S04E06 – Dr. Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta on the Morningside Model that Guarantees Two Years of Growth in One

In this episode I sit down with Dr Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta to explore the incredible[…]

The Lost Blueprint of Learning

What if the reason your lesson didn’t land had nothing to do with engagement and everything to[…]

S04E05 – Dr. Kimberly Nix Berens on Applying the Science of Behaviour and Precision Teaching to Accelerate Learning

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Kimberly Berens about what it really means to teach using[…]

S04E03 – Dr. Brian Poncy on Facts on Fire: Why Fluency Is the Foundation of Mathematical Thinking

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast , I sit down with Dr. Brian Poncy[…]

Engineering the “Aha!”: When Discovery Learning Actually Works

Most teachers have seen it happen. A student suddenly “gets it”. They solve a problem they’ve never[…]

Stop Guessing. Measure Your Maths Instruction.

Most maths improvement plans begin with good intentions and weak diagnosis. We assume we know what is[…]

The Part of Explicit Instruction Most Teachers Get Wrong (and how to fix it tomorrow)

Many teachers believe they are doing guided practice when students sit close by or when the teacher[…]

The Essential Guide to Explicit Instruction in Mathematics

Mathematics learning is built on strong foundations. When students first encounter new concepts, they don’t need guesswork[…]

S03E15 – Anna Stokke on Cutting Through the Noise in Maths Education

“Pretty much every maths program is going to tell you it’s research-based. But that doesn’t mean it[…]

What Makes Practice ‘Intelligent’? Craig Barton on Getting More from Maths Tasks

Discover how Craig Barton’s concept of intelligent practice can transform maths teaching. Learn how small changes between[…]