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Mr Barton Maths Podcast
by Craig Barton
Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research and more. All show notes, resources and videos here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/
Episodes
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#233 HoD Space ep4: Teacher talk, finding good assessments and the most stressful times of the year
Sign up for a no-commitment free trial at hodspace.com. Access the show notes here: podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/233-hod-space-ep4-teacher-talk-finding-good-assessments-and-the-most-stressful-times-of-the-year/ In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss: 1. Teacher talk Jo...
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#232 HoD Space ep3: AI and homework, setting students, and the equals sign
Sign up for your free trial at hodspace.com In this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Craig and Jo discuss three burning issues from the Hubspace community this week: How do you make homework work in the age of AI? How do you handle students moving sets and communicate this to parents? How…
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#231 Productive failure with Manu Kapur
Craig speaks to Manu Kapur, Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich and the researcher behind productive failure. They cover what the framework is and is not, the mechanisms behind it, how long students should struggle, what AI tutors mean for learning before…
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#230 HoD Space ep2: Notes in exercise books, Ofsted, and A-level class sizes
Sign up for your free trial at HoD Space at hodspace.com. Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/230-hod-space-ep2-notes-in-exercise-books-offsted-and-a-level-class-sizes/ In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss: 1. What actually goes in the...
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#229 AI in Education with Joe Liemandt
Craig speaks to Joe Liemandt, principal of Alpha School and founder of Trilogy Software, about the model behind the school's two-hour academic day. They cover selection effects, what does and does not scale, the data the apps generate, the future of the teaching profession, and Alpha's plans for...
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#228 HoD Space ep1: Praise tick sheets, Year 7 sets, first departmental meeting
Sign up for your free trial at HoD Space at hodspace.com. Access the show notes here: https://podcast.mrbartonmaths.com/228-hod-space-ep1-praise-tick-sheets-year-7-sets-first-departmental-meeting/ In this episode of the podcast, Jo Morgan and Craig Barton discuss: 1. Praise, and the problem of...
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#227 Breaking down an example sequence with Kris Boulton
In an unscheduled episode, Kris Boulton analyses a trainee teacher's volume-of-prisms sequence. He and Craig Barton work through key design principles — simplifying the rule, stripping out the arithmetic, starting with the general case, and building testing and expansion sequences that force...
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#226 AI in Education with Zach Groshell
Returning guest Zach Groshell, author of Just Tell Them, explains how he designs Direct Instruction maths apps for Alpha School. They cover the US school system, why most education apps fail, how atomisation and mastery work on a screen, the limits of data and motivation, and why he chose a...
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#225 AI in Education with Dylan Wiliam
In this AI in Education episode, Craig Barton welcomes back Dylan Wiliam to discuss what generative and extractive AI mean for assessment, teaching and the purpose of schooling. Wiliam argues the evidence base is thin, urges caution about education's long feedback loops, and distinguishes…
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#224 AI in Education with Kris Boulton
Kris Boulton returns for the AI in Education mini-series. He shares how Claude has become fully woven into his daily work, gives a candid first-hand account of his visit to Alpha School in New York, and digs into where AI now sits for creating high-quality maths resources — and where it still…
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#223 What do 10,000 teachers think about AI?
Grainne Hallahan, formerly an English teacher, now runs the questions at Teacher Tapp — the app that surveys more than 10,000 teachers a day. She came on with five AI-related findings from the archive, on cheating, lesson planning, attendance targets, and whole-school policies, plus three…
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#222 AI in Education with Becky Allen
In this long-awaited sequel (eight years after her last appearance), Craig welcomes back Becky Allen — education researcher, co-founder of Teacher Tap, co-author of The Teacher Gap, and now a consultant to the US-based Alpha School chain — for a deep dive into AI in education, with a particular...
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#221 Building an AI tutor with Google DeepMind with Bibi Groot (Eedi’s Chief Impact Officer)
In this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Craig sits down with Bibi Groot, behavioural scientist at Eedi, to unpack the rigorous research behind their ed-tech work. Bibi traces her journey from the UK's Behavioural Insights Team — where she applied frameworks like EAST (Easy, Attractive,...
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#220 AI in Education with Dan Meyer
A decade after his first appearance on the podcast, Dan Meyer returns to discuss the intersection of AI and mathematics education. Now leading AI feature development at Amplify (which acquired Desmos), Dan brings a uniquely balanced perspective—simultaneously a critic of AI's most maximalist…
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#219 AI in Education with Simon Woodhead (Eedi's Chief Data Scientist)
In this episode, I welcome my friend and Eedi co-founder, Dr Simon Woodhead. We dive into the evolution of educational technology, data collection, and AI's role in personalised learning. Join us as we reflect on past innovations, current challenges, and future opportunities in edtech, data...
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#218 AI in Education with Carl Hendrick
Education expert Carl Hendrick discusses the transformative potential of AI in education, emphasising how AI can enhance learning science, curriculum design, and personalised instruction. He explores the differences this time around compared to past EdTech innovations and offers insights into...
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#217 AI in Education with Adam Boxer
Discover the nuanced debate around AI's role in education through an in-depth conversation with science teacher and author, Adam Boxer. We explore both the exciting potentials and significant pitfalls of AI tools in teaching, assessment, and resource development. View the episode shownotes here:...
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#216 AI in Education with Barbara Oakley
A long-awaited conversation with Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering, bestselling author, and creator of the world's most popular online course "Learning How to Learn." Barbara shares her remarkable journey from hating maths in school to becoming a champion of cognitive...
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#215 AI in Education with Daisy Christodoulou
In this in-depth interview, Daisy Christodoulou explores the evolution of AI in education assessment, focusing on the capabilities and limitations of large language models and AI auto-marking systems. She discusses the history, current state, and future potential of AI in assessment, emphasising...
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#214 Research in Action 31: Early Years Financial Literacy with Iro Xenidou-Dervou
In this conversation, Craig and Iro Xenidou-Dervou explore the emerging field of early financial literacy, discussing its significance in children's education. They delve into the distinct constructs of financial literacy and numeracy, the innovative assessment tool 'Arlo's Adventures', and the...
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#213 Research in Action 30: Supporting families with mathematics with Vic Simms
In this episode of the Mr Barton Maths podcast, Professor Victoria Simms discusses her research on children's mathematical thinking and the importance of family involvement in early education. She emphasises the role of the home environment in shaping children's mathematical experiences and the...
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#212 Research in Action 29: Explanations and reasoning with Chris Shore
In this episode of the Mr. Barton Maths podcast, Craig is joined by Chris Shaw, a mathematics educator with nearly 30 years of experience. They discuss Chris's transition from secondary school teaching to a full-time role at Loughborough University, where he is involved in teacher training and...
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#211 Research in Action 28: Considering uncertainty when interpreting educational research with Hugo Lortie-Forgues
In this conversation, Hugo Lortie-Forgues discusses his background in psychology and education, focusing on misconceptions in learning fractions and the importance of understanding educational programs. He emphasises the need for clear communication of research findings, particularly regarding…
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#210 Research in Action 27: Technology and learning with Andrew Manches
In this conversation, Andrew Manches, a Professor of Children and Technology at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the intersection of technology and early childhood education. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how children interact with technology and the potential benefits and...
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#209 Research in Action 26: Linguistic influences on number processing with Silke Goebel
In this conversation, Silke Goebel, a professor at the University of York, discusses her research on number processing in children, the cognitive and cultural aspects of numerical cognition, and the influence of language on learning mathematics. She explores how numbers are represented in the...
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#208 Atomisation in Action – episode 4 (with Kris Boulton and Duncan Grantham)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Duncan Grantham join me to discuss creating maths resources using AI. You can access the shownotes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-4
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#207 Atomisation in Action – episode 3 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the third in our monthly deep-dives about how to apply the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time we look at problem-solving, prerequisite knowledge, and overtisiation. Access the show-notes here:...
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#206 Mastering classroom management with Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley
Ollie Lovell and Mark Dowley have written a fantastic book - The Classroom Management Handbook. In this conversation, we dive into three of Ollie and Mark’s 10 behaviour principles: Master your own behaviour to influence others, Treat behaviour as a curriculum, and Success is the greatest...
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#205 Why CPD is broken and how to fix it with Adam Boxer
Science teacher and educational guru Adam Boxer joins me to discuss why he thinks the way CPD is traditionally delivered in schools is broken, and how we can fix it. We discuss three common models of CPD - the one-off inset, the yearly whole-school focus, and instructional coaching - and Adam...
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#204 Developing a lesson structure – episode 5 (with Ollie Lovell)
Regular listeners will know that each month, I get together with my good friend and podcasting arch-enemy Ollie Lovell. This is the fifth in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time...
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#203 Atomisation in Action – episode 2 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
Kris Boulton and maths teacher Lee Wheeler join me for the second of our series of Atomisation in Action episodes, where we discuss the benefits and challenges of applying the principles of Atomisation in the classroom. This time, we discuss how Atomisaiton can go wrong, and how it works with…
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#202 AI and Education – episode 3 (with Neil Almond)
This episode, Neil Almond, creator of the amazing Teacher Prompts newsletter, returns to the show. We begin by reflecting on some recent developments in the world of AI and then turn our attention to Neil’s AI spin on Neil Postman's Technology Principles, where Neil expresses caution about the...
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#201 Atomisation in Action – episode 1 (with Kris Boulton and Lee Wheeler)
This is the first in what I hope will be a new series of episodes focusing on Atomisation and its potential impact on student learning. Access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-in-action-1
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#200 AI and Education – episode 2 (with James Radburn)
This is the second instalment in a series of episodes examining the role of AI in education. On this episode, I am joined by James Radburn. As you will hear, James has devoted considerable time to considering the positive benefits and pitfalls of AI in education. Today, after James shares three...
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#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also...
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#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond)
I hope this will be the first of a series of episodes investigating AI's role in education. Specifically, I am interested in how AI can save teachers time, help them do their jobs better, or ideally both. I am also interested in the role AI may play in the future in acting as an intelligent…
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#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell)
This is the third in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on the choice of content, and what students do whilst working on the Do Now. As ever, we go super deep. So, I hope...
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#196 Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I’ve been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas…
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#195 Developing a lesson structure - episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I've been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas…
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#194 A chat about Ollie Lovell's lesson
Ollie Lovell sent me a recording of a maths lesson he had recently taught in a school he has been supporting. I suggested we discuss the lesson, centring around Ollie’s planning, the decisions he made, and his responses in the lesson. Fortunately, Ollie agreed, hence what you are listening to…
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#193 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 14 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various topics related to teaching and professional development. They touch on the importance of aligning pedagogy in schools and the potential benefits and drawbacks of co-constructing instructional practices. They also discuss…
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#192 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 13 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss various topics, including their health, their rankings as education influencers, and the importance of breaking down concepts into smaller atoms for effective teaching. They also explore the idea of sharing what students need to hear rather than…
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#191 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie discuss various topics including recovery from illness, feedback, and teaching methods. They explore different approaches to going through responses from starters in the classroom, such as working through every answer quickly, circulating and…
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#190 Atomisation and Unstoppable Learning with Kris Boulton
Kris Boulton returns to the podcast to discuss atomisation and how it can lead to unstoppable learning for our students. You can access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-kris-boulton Timestamps: Atomization in mathematics education, with a focus on expertise-induced…
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#189 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies and approaches. They cover topics such as the importance of choosing effective examples, the benefits of using green smoothies for breakfast, and the concept of hands-up cold call. They also explore the idea…
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#188 Ten ways to get amazing GCSE maths results with Jo Morgan
Craig Barton and Jo Morgan discuss Jo's career journey and the context of her school. They then dive into the topic of achieving amazing GCSE results, starting with the importance of a solid Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum and pedagogy. Jo emphasizes the need for high-quality teaching, a robust...
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#187 How to coach responsively with Josh Goodrich
In this episode, Craig Barton interviews Josh Goodrich, the co-founder and CEO of Step Lab, about his experience as an English teacher and his work in teacher education. They discuss the importance of instructional coaching and the challenges schools face in implementing effective coaching...
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#186 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 10 (with Ollie Lovell)
In this conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss various topics including Brian Johnson's quest to beat the aging process, fitness goals, teaching reading using Monster Phonics, treating failures as system failures, effective teacher professional development, and the use of silent teacher and…
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#185 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 9 (with Ollie Lovell)
This month Ollie Lovell and I discuss the following things: Why change needs a deep understanding (08:15) The power of using critical evidence during CPD (23:10) Is making feedback into detective work really a good idea? (39:39) The Derring Effect (55:04) What have you got worse at? (1:11:24) I...
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#184 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 8 (with Ollie Lovell and Zach Groshell)
In this episode, Craig, Ollie, and special guest Zach Groschel discuss various topics related to education. They start by introducing themselves and discussing their current locations. Then, they dive into the importance of standardizing entry and exit routines in schools. They also explore the...
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Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research and more. All show notes, resources and videos here: https://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/
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