Why Times Tables Still Matter and How to Teach Them Better with Cate Fearn
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 C...
11 Nov 202548min
Aftermaths: Sharing, Grouping, and Getting It Wrong (Why Division Trips Us Up)
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 cognitiv...
7 Nov 202526min
Emergency Episode: Curriculum & Assessment Review Special
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...
5 Nov 202532min
Counting, Comparing and Cooking: How Maths Really Works in EYFS With Michelle Windridge
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.E...
4 Nov 202539min
Number Sense, PIN Codes and Peer Power
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 ...
28 Okt 202530min
Aftermaths: 6, 7, Pi and AI
In this week’s AfterMaths, Jon and Becky unpack the curious rise of the “6-7” meme and how teachers can turn it into a quick-fire classroom maths challenge. From there, Becky’s etymathsology segment d...
24 Okt 202531min
Fractions, Feedback and the Future: What AI Means for Primary Teachers
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. But what does it actually mean for the teacher standing in front of a class on a rainy Tuesday afternoon trying to explain fractions?In this episode, J...
21 Okt 202541min
AfterMaths: Traitors, Trust and Timesing
This week’s Aftermaths episode takes an unexpectedly statistical turn as Jon and Becky explore the mathematics behind The Traitors. From probability and ratios to real-world data on win rates, they un...
17 Okt 202535min
