Episode 177: Join us for this enlightening episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education as we dive into the world of numbers and equations with Samantha Patterson, a primary mathematics expert from North East England. Samantha brings her extensive experience and passion for education to the table, discussing the pivotal role of high-quality mathematics education in shaping young minds. As part of the chat we discuss...

• The importance of a high-quality mathematics education
• Guiding principles for teaching mathematics
• Effective classroom practice
• Providing support for colleagues
• Leading at scale

...and much, much more.

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Episode 176: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the inimitable Richard Selfridge joins me for an exploration of the use of student data and how teachers can (and should) use student data in a ways that are cost-effective (currency = time) and impactful in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

• The misuse of data (common errors/misconceptions)
• How data can (and should) be used
• How to balance time, effort and impact when establishing data use systems

...and much, much more.

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Episode 175: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Jon Kay (Head of Evidence Synthesis and International at the Education Endowment Foundation) joins me for an exploration of evidence synthesis and the ways teachers can put evidence to work for them in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

• How the EEF evaluates the quality of research
• How teachers can navigate the huge body of education research
• Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing an evidence-informed approach
• The most significant evidence-based strategies

...and much, much more.

If you enjoy this episode, please support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or making a donation via www.ko-fi.com/tdape.

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