Episode 180: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Stuart Welsh for a truly fascinating exploration of fractions. As part of the chat we discuss...

• 1. Why is knowledge of fractions so important?

  2. ⁠Why is knowledge of fractions so difficult for children to acquire?

  3. ⁠Where can things go wrong with fractions in the classroom?

  4. What can we do, as teachers, to ensure children are exposed to the full story of fractions?

...and much, much more.

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Episode 179: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I (Kieran Mackle) explore the fascinating world of number bonds in the second, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...

• Systematic structuring
• Explicit diagnostic tracking
• Practical advice for the classroom
• Evidence-informed decision making

...and much, much more.

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Episode 178: This week onThinking Deeply about Primary Education I'm joined by Rachel Ball and Alex Fairlamb for a truly fascinating exploration of scaffolding in the classroom. As part of the chat we discuss...

• What is scaffolding/what is scaffolding not?
• What are some of the pitfalls that teachers can fall into when trying to implement scaffolding?
• How can we establish scaffolding as an effective part of our practice?

...and much, much more.

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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.

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Episode 174: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I am honoured to be joined by linguist, author and and all-round inspirational educator, Lyn Stone and Chris Such for a sensational, action packed exploration of spelling. As part of the chat we discuss...

• The English writing system
• Morphology
• Spelling patterns

...and much, much more.

Tickets for Lyn's workshop in Leicester: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spelling-for-life-workshop-tickets-880034235087

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Episode 173: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Neil Almond takes us through the fascinating world of reading comprehension in the first, audio-lecture episode of the podcast. Featuring...

• Research analysis
• A thorough exploration of the key elements of Scarborough's "Reading Rope"
• Practical advice for the classroom

...and much, much more.

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