Secondary maths teaching in Shanghai: two teachers reflect

How does maths teaching in a secondary school in Shanghai look and feel to experienced observing teachers from secondary schools in England? Two Mastery Specialist teachers from North West England, who were among a group of teachers from Maths Hubs who visited Shanghai during school year 2018/19, give their impressions. Show notes Taking part in the discussion are: Jayne Watts, teacher at Alsager School and Secondary Teaching for Mastery Lead for North Mids and Peaks Maths Hub Dave Connell, 2nd in Maths at Loreto Grammar School, Altrincham, and Secondary Teaching for Mastery Lead for North West Two Maths Hub Gwen Tresidder, NCETM Communications Manager Episode chapters 03:46 – Most striking things in the classroom 06:59 – Most striking things about the children 09:24 – Applying mastery in the English cultural context 11:05 – How Chinese students get ahead of their English peers 12:41 – Culture of collaborative working  16:01 – Lessons from teaching Chinese students 18:01 – Changing practice as a result of visit 22:20 – What about pupils that say ‘I can already do that’? Information on where showcase lessons are being held in late January 2019.