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The Primary Maths Podcast

Jon Cripwell
Primary Education
Mathematics Education
Maths Education
Key Stage 2 To Key Stage 3 Transition
Teaching Strategies
Curriculum Development
Maths Anxiety
Etymology
Small Schools
Mixed-Age Teaching
Billion
Time Teaching
Secondary Education
Metacognition
School Summer Holidays
Education
Grand Tour
Math Fluency
Professional Development
Maths Leadership

The Primary Maths Podcast is where classroom conversations meet big ideas. Each week during term time, join me, Jon Cripwell, and co-host Becky Brown as we chat with inspiring guests from across the world of education - teachers, leaders, researchers and more - about what really works in primary maths. Whether we’re tackling maths anxiety, diving into lesson design, or exploring the joys and chall... more

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In this Aftermaths episode, Jon is joined once again by Sally Cole (standing in heroically for Becky!) for a wide-ranging Friday debrief. Together they unpack a huge week in maths education, from the launch of the brand-new Twinkl Maths app on iOS to... more

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In this episode, Jon is joined by maths advisor, Primary Mastery Specialist and author John Bee, whose new book Teaching Maths for Mastery: Practical Strategies for Primary Schools digs deep into what great maths teaching really looks like.

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In this week’s Aftermaths episode, Jon is joined by two special guests from the Twinkl team. Michelle Windridge, National Education Lead for EYFS and returning guest from last week’s episode, and Ashleigh Morris, National Education Lead for Secondary... more

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Few areas of primary maths cause as much debate as times tables.

We all agree they matter, but how pupils develop fluency, understanding and confidence is still up for discussion.

In this episode, Jon Cripwell talks to Cate Fearn — primary educator... more

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This week’s Aftermaths dives deep into one of the trickiest topics in the primary maths curriculum — division. Why do so many pupils (and teachers) find it difficult? Jon and Becky unpack the cognitive, linguistic and conceptual challenges behind div... more

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In this special emergency episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon is joined by Becky, Sally and first-time guest Lisa to unpack the government’s newly released Curriculum and Assessment Review – and the official response that landed alongside it.

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This week, Jon is joined by Michelle Windridge, Twinkl’s National Education Lead for School-Based EYFS, for a deep dive into what early years maths really looks like - and what it definitely doesn’t.

Even the most confident maths leads can find EYFS... more

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This week, Jon and Becky are back for a half-term special that explores the foundations of mathematical understanding — and the curious maths behind our PIN codes.

Jon unpacks what number sense really means, why it underpins everything else in maths... more

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Recent Guests

John Bee
Maths advisor for a large multi academy trust and author of 'Teaching Maths for Mastery'
Episode: The Hidden Logic Behind Great Maths Tasks with John Bee
Cate Fearn
Primary teacher, educator, and creator of Table Stick
Episode: Why Times Tables Still Matter and How to Teach Them Better with Cate Fearn
Simon Bond
National Education Lead for AI
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Episode: Aftermaths: 6, 7, Pi and AI
Dr. Kirsten Fenton
Educator with a passion for teaching maths and facilitating children's learning through journaling
Episode: Making Thinking Visible: How Maths Journalling Builds Confident Learners With Kirsten Fenton & Holly Drummond
Holly Drummond
Educator involved in maths education and pedagogical approaches in the classroom
Episode: Making Thinking Visible: How Maths Journalling Builds Confident Learners With Kirsten Fenton & Holly Drummond
Leonie Briggs
A passionate advocate for making STEM accessible, creative, and hands-on.
AmazeLab
Episode: Exploding Rainbows - Connecting Science and Maths with Leonie Briggs
Tom Isherwood
Trust's lead practitioner for maths with 20 years in primary education.
Flying High Trust
Episode: From Trust-Wide Leadership to Classroom Lesson Design with Tom Isherwood
Lewis Horsley
Year 2 teacher and teaching from mastery specialist
Chetwyn Spencer Academy
Episode: Primary Maths CPD That Works! Collaborative Planning with Lewis Horsley
Pete Mattock
National Education Lead for Secondary Maths at Twinkl, experienced educator and author
Twinkl
Episode: From Year 6 to Year 7: Why Transition Matters in Maths with Pete Mattock

Hosts

Jon Cripwell
Host of the Primary Maths Podcast, with a focus on making mathematics education practical and relatable for educators and students alike.
Becky Brown
Co-host of the Primary Maths Podcast, dedicated to engaging discussions about primary mathematics and its challenges.

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The Hidden Logic Behind Great Maths Tasks with John Bee
Q: Could you introduce the idea of variation theory?
Variation theory distinguishes between conceptual and procedural variations, emphasizing careful sequences of questioning that foster understanding without overwhelming students.
The Hidden Logic Behind Great Maths Tasks with John Bee
Q: What was maths like at school for you?
John reflects that he doesn't have strong memories of being taught maths in a meaningful way, despite being told he was good at it.
Aftermaths: 6, 7, Pi and AI
Q: What are we talking about this week then, Jon?
We're going to be digging into the 6-7 meme and its origins, and discuss its relevance in teaching mathematics.
Exploding Rainbows - Connecting Science and Maths with Leonie Briggs
Q: Could you tell me a little bit more about the National Numeracy Ambassador role that you've taken on?
As a National Numeracy Champion, I promote the importance of maths through resources and discussions to break down barriers to learning.
Summer Special: The Surprising History of School Holidays – and a Maths Question Answered
Q: How do you balance fluency with problem solving?
Fluency and problem solving should be taught simultaneously; fluency helps with problem solving but reasoning connects the two effectively.

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2. Cate Fearn
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