Ep 41: Mental Fluency in Maths

Welcome back to the Brighter Thinking Pod from Cambridge.  In today's episode, we're starting to think about climate change education, moreover, what is education's role in tackling the climate crisis? Our host for this episode is Head of Thought Leadership at Cambridge, Paul Ellis. He is joined by special guest, Chrsitine Özden. Christine is the Global Director for Climate Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and is focused on the climate-related contexts, challenges and opportunities for all of us within the world of education.   Show notes:  Cambridge Introduction to Climate Change paper - https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/benefits-of-a-cambridge-education/climate-change-education/ Climate change education survey - https://cambridge.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/tmmmin Cambridge X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/CambridgeInt Cambridge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cambridgeint/ Full podcast transcript on Brighter Thinking Blog - https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-43-introduction-to-climate-change-education  

In this episode, we discuss a topic that is never far from teachers' lips: technology! From ChatGPT to Wolfram Alpha, we look at how teachers are still the most valuable asset a student has, even in this world of rapidly-advancing technology. Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two special guests, Karen Morrison and Nick Hamshaw.  Karen is an experienced teacher and teacher-trainer who now works as an author and materials developer. She is the author of a number of mathematics courses. Nick is a maths teacher, senior leader and author of our Cambridge IGCSE™ Mathematics Core & Extended coursebook. For all the show notes, plus extra info, go to cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-42-how-to-be-an-effective-maths-teacher-in-a-fast-changing-modern-world

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this fifth and final episode, we discuss what students can learn from elite athletes when preparing for their examinations. Your host for this episode is Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education. Our other regular co-host in this series, Dr Chris McLeod, turns guest for this episode. Chris is an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. His research aims to improve people’s nutrition, and particularly the nutrition of vulnerable populations by implementing psychological interventions in the public health space. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this fourth episode, we discuss healthy eating for minoritized ethnic communities. Your hosts are Paul Ellis – Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education – and Dr Chris McLeod – an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Hibbah Osei-Kwasi – Lecturer in the school of sport, exercise and health sciences at Loughborough University. Hibbah's research focuses on dietary practices and behavioural change interventions for black, minority ethnic groups. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this third episode, we continue up the ages and look at how best to educate adults when it comes to healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Dr Lucy Porter – a Postdoctural Researcher who is interested in why we eat the things we do and how we can use psychology to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable.  Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.  

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this second episode, we look at understanding how adolescents could eat more healthily. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University, Dr Hannah White. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

This is a special five part mini-series where we are focusing on how best to eat healthily throughout our lives and encourage other people to do the same.  In this first episode, we look at how to educate young children and caregivers about healthy eating. Your hosts are Paul Ellis - Head of Teaching and Learning Strategy at Cambridge Assessment International Education - and Dr Chris McLeod - an academic at Loughborough University, UK, with an expertise in behavioural nutrition and public health. Our special guest for this episode is Professor of Psychology and Public Health in the school of sport, exercise and health science at Loughborough University, Professor Emma Haycraft. Find all show notes and extra information at cambridge.org/education/blog/brighter-thinking-pod-nutrition.

In this episode, we look at mental fluency in maths and how teachers can support their students when preparing for non-calculator questions.  Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for our maths titles at the Press, Arifah Khan. She is joined by two practising teachers, Jasmine Teo and Nick Asker.  Jasmine graduated with a Master of Science, specialising in Mathematics for Educators. She has over two decades of teaching experience, both in public as well as international schools in Singapore. A creative teacher, she likes to experiment with digital tools and inquiry in her teaching.  Nick is an independent Mathematics Advisor. He started teaching mathematics in 1982 and has taught in a variety of settings including secondary schools and all-age special schools. Nick regularly leads workgroups for the National Centre for the Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics, and is a tutor on their PD lead programme. Nick has also led teacher education programmes in Africa and the Middle East. Show notes: National Centre for the Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics Relational Understanding and Instrumental Understanding – Richard Skemp Jasmine's gradient and tangent example Carol Dweck – Developing a Growth Mindset Desmos GeoGebra Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Additional Mathematics

In this episode, we are discussing project work in maths lessons. What are the benefits? How can you facilitate a successful project-based lesson in maths and what kinds of skills do projects teach? Our host today is Arifah Khan, Commissioning Editor for our Mathematics titles. She is joined by two special guests with ties to NRICH. NRICH is an innovative collaboration between the Faculties of Mathematics and Education at the University of Cambridge which focuses on problem solving and on creating opportunities for students to learn mathematics through exploration and discussion. Alison Kiddle is a freelance mathematics education consultant, having previously worked for NRICH as Key Stage 4 coordinator. Charlie Gilderdale is the Secondary Coordinator at NRICH.   Show notes NRICH Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics Core and Extended  Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Additional Mathematics 'Sowing the seeds for a more creative society' by Professor Mitchel Resnick, Director of the Lifelong Kindergarten research group at the MIT Media Lab Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play, Mitchel Resnick Growth Mindset, Carol Dwek The role of the teacher in mathematical project work: how to support students, blog by Alison Kiddle Why is it important for students to undertake project work in mathematics? Blog by Charlie Gilderdale  

Are you looking for some top tips for helping students to build their skills in the Global Perspectives classroom? Then this episode is for you!  Our host for this episode is Commissioning Editor for Global Perspectives and Commerce at the Press, Julia Fusi. She is joined by two special guests. Nancy Budler is a teacher at Brighouse High School in Calderdale, UK. She is also a teacher trainer and one of the authors from our upcoming Lower Secondary Global Perspectives series. Claire Payne is a teacher trainer and tutor at international online school, Wolsey Hall. Show notes  Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives resources Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspectives resources  Cambridge Panel What is a Global Perspectives Challenge? Sample Primary Challenges Sample Lower Secondary Challenges