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Problem-solving schools

Episode 88 of the The NCETM Maths Podcast podcast, hosted by NCETM, titled "Problem-solving schools" was published on November 13, 2024 and runs 40 minutes.

November 13, 2024 ·40m · The NCETM Maths Podcast

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Summary

In this episode, we talk to Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator at NRICH, about the Problem-solving Schools initiative and its aims to support the development of reasoning and problem-solving skills for pupils and students from Reception to post-16. Liz shares insights into the initiative's process, including the use of webinars and rich tasks to support schools, and we also look at the relationship between problem-solving and reasoning and their importance in a well-rounded maths education. A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download. audio file Show notes Taking part in the discussion: Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator, NRICH, University of Cambridge Julia Thomson, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, NCETM. Episode chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Problem-solving Schools initiative 05:08 The Kilpatrick Rope Model 08:39 The Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery 10:26 Framework and goals of the Problem-solving Schools initiative 17:22 ‘NRICH-style’ problems and SATs-style problems 20:05 Developing a ‘productive disposition’ 22:16 Making time for problem-solving 26:12 What is reasoning and problem-solving? 29:52 Exploring and noticing 37:26 Conclusion and how to get involved. Useful links NRICH Problem-solving Schools initiative NRICH Kilpatrick Rope Model NRICH game mentioned in podcast: Make 37 Previous NCETM Maths Podcast discussion with NRICH: Episode 77 - Maths Games Mentioned by Julia: Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery Feature on RIWGs: Research and Innovation in the Maths Hubs Network Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive.

Episode Description

In this episode, we talk to Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator at NRICH, about the Problem-solving Schools initiative and its aims to support the development of reasoning and problem-solving skills for pupils and students from Reception to post-16. Liz shares insights into the initiative's process, including the use of webinars and rich tasks to support schools, and we also look at the relationship between problem-solving and reasoning and their importance in a well-rounded maths education.

A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.

audio file

Show notes Taking part in the discussion:
  • Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator, NRICH, University of Cambridge
  • Julia Thomson, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, NCETM.
Episode chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 04:00 Problem-solving Schools initiative
  • 05:08 The Kilpatrick Rope Model
  • 08:39 The Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery
  • 10:26 Framework and goals of the Problem-solving Schools initiative
  • 17:22 ‘NRICH-style’ problems and SATs-style problems
  • 20:05 Developing a ‘productive disposition’
  • 22:16 Making time for problem-solving
  • 26:12 What is reasoning and problem-solving?
  • 29:52 Exploring and noticing
  • 37:26 Conclusion and how to get involved.
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