The Right Angle Podcast

Ep 11: Just Maths and how to prepare for summer exams

Listen to host, Mark Heslop talk with Melanie Muldowney and Chris Seager from the Just Maths team about how they prepare their students for the summer exam series.

What are they doing differently as we approach the first exam series in a couple of years?

Ep 10: Talking truths about dyscalculia

This episode dives into the truths around dyscalculia with expert Rob Jennings from The Dyscalculia Network.

Rob shares his expertise in recognising the signs and, most importantly, strategies on how to support students with dyscalculia.

Ep 09: When maths goes wrong!

In this episode, stand-up comedian and #1 maths author, Matt Parker (@standupmaths) talks with Nicola Woodford-Smith about all the truly inspiring projects he's involved with to help learners explore their passion for maths. From the uber-famous 500 LED Christmas tree to the #1 selling bestseller 'Humble Pi', this conversation will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Ep 08: Girls do STEM too!

In this episode, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon talks to Nicola Woodford-Smith about the huge success of the Stemettes, being the recent arithmetician on Countdown, as well as how teachers can encourage young people to explore more STEM-inspired roles.

Ep 07: Who invented algebra?

In this episode, Dr Ems Lord and Nicola discuss how the NRICH outreach project continues to facilitate rich mathematical understanding along with how to answer those common student questions like 'who invented algebra?' and 'what's the point in maths?'. Often these questions shape the perception of maths and so let's get making those conversations positive ones!

Ep 06: Charlie Stripp MBE about the AMSP and the NCETM

In this episode, Mark talks with Charlie Stripp about his work leading the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme, how they can support you and how you can get involved.

Ep 05: Back to school with Bobby Seagull

Listen to host, Nicola, chat with Bobby Seagull about setting yourself up for a successful year ahead to avoid burning out too quickly, using popular culture to promote maths education in a more positive way, and much more!

Follow Bobby Seagull on Twitter: @Bobby_Seagull

Ep 04: 'Opening conversations for change' with Susan Okereke

In this episode, Nicola and the inspirational maths education thought leader, Susan Okereke, open up conversations around tackling maths anxiety in the classroom, as well as discussing whether the current maths GCSE is fit for purpose.

Follow Susan Okereke on Twitter: @DoTheMathsThing

Ep 03: 'Encouraging STEM pathways' with Katie King

In episode 3, Nicola talks to Katie King about the key issues relating to inspiring young people, particularly girls, onto STEM pathways. They also chat about Katie's work with NASA and her application to become the next female astronaut, her current PhD work into cancer treatment, and her experiences as a secondary school maths and science teacher. And if that isn't enough reason to listen, Katie has also worked with her mum, Carol Vorderman, on Pearson’s The Maths Factor.  It is definitely not an episode that you want to miss!

Follow Katie King on Twitter: @KKing_5

Ep 02: In conversation with Dr Jamie Frost

In this episode, Mark chats with Dr Jamie Frost about the history and the future of the Dr Frost Maths website and his Global Teacher Prize Covid Hero Award.

Follow Dr Jamie on Twitter: @DrFrostMaths

Ep 01: 'Addressing the gaps' with Nicola Whiston

In our first episode, Nicola chats to award winning Nicola Whiston, Director of Maths at Ormiston Horizon Academy. They discuss how to engage learners from disadvantaged backgrounds as well as how to approach some lost learning due to the pandemic.

Follow Nicola on Twitter: @whisto_maths