The NCETM Maths Podcast

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The NCETM Maths Podcast, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, invites teachers, maths experts and anyone with a passion for teaching maths to talk about topics that shine a light on great maths teaching. With ideas for classroom activities, inspirational stories of careers in maths, and lively debates on contemporary topics, the NCETM podcast has something for everyone. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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The new maths GCSE: what the exam board markers found

What did the exam boards learn when they marked papers taken by around 600 000 Year 11 students in the summer? And how can this help teachers prepare students for next summer? Show notes: Taking part in the discussion are: Andrew Taylor (AQA) Graham Cumming (Edexcel) Neil Ogden (OCR) Steve McCormack (NCETM Communications Director) See the NCETM’s Qualifications and Curriculum section for regular updates and news in the area of all exams and curriculum area. And this recent edition of the NCETM’s...

Nov 29, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Entry requirement for A level maths

What GCSE grade should entitle a student to get on an A level maths course? The NCETM Director, Charlie Stripp, is challenged by two secondary maths teachers to defend his assertion that a Grade 5 at GCSE is good enough. Show notes: Taking part in the discussion are: Charlie Stripp (NCETM Director): Read his blog on post-16 maths . Jemma Sherwood: head of maths, and an SLE, at a secondary school in Worcestershire. Read her The World is Maths . Twitter: @jemmaths . Rob Beckett: maths teacher at a...

Nov 14, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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