The NCETM Maths Podcast

Problem-solving schools


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In this episode, we talk to Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator at NRICH, about the Problem-solving Schools initiative and its aims to support the development of reasoning and problem-solving skills for pupils and students from Reception to post-16. Liz shares insights into the initiative's process, including the use of webinars and rich tasks to support schools, and we also look at the relationship between problem-solving and reasoning and their importance in a well-rounded maths education.

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Show notes
Taking part in the discussion:
  • Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator, NRICH, University of Cambridge
  • Julia Thomson, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, NCETM.
  • Episode chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
  • 04:00 Problem-solving Schools initiative
  • 05:08 The Kilpatrick Rope Model
  • 08:39 The Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery
  • 10:26 Framework and goals of the Problem-solving Schools initiative
  • 17:22 ‘NRICH-style’ problems and SATs-style problems
  • 20:05 Developing a ‘productive disposition’
  • 22:16 Making time for problem-solving
  • 26:12 What is reasoning and problem-solving?
  • 29:52 Exploring and noticing
  • 37:26 Conclusion and how to get involved.
  • Useful links
    • NRICH Problem-solving Schools initiative
  • NRICH Kilpatrick Rope Model
  • NRICH game mentioned in podcast: Make 37
  • Previous NCETM Maths Podcast discussion with NRICH: Episode 77 - Maths Games
  • Mentioned by Julia: Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery
  • Feature on RIWGs: Research and Innovation in the Maths Hubs Network
  • Explore previous episodes of the NCETM podcast in our archive.
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