Send us a textHello and welcome to Digging for the why - the podcast for maths teachers of years 5-8 looking at continuity and why we need to dig for the why in our lessons.In this episode, Alison and Andy are joined by a special guest, Richard Perring. Together they discuss the following:Keeping your LinkedIn up-to-date!Why should we encourage the use of rich tasks? What do students and teachers gain?The power of asking whyRich tasks don't need to last a lesson, just have a thinking questionListening to student conversations to guide the teachingIs there still a space for coursework?Does there need to be a right answer?As a teacher, be open to learning Where can you go to read about rich tasks and get some starting points?The power of a collaborative planning modelLinks to things mentioned in this episode:Ann Watson & John Mason - Mathematical thinkingColin Foster and Tom Francome - Plenary or just ponder?Transum - Starter of the dayTransforming primary mathematics - Mike AskewThinkers - ATMAlgebradabraMathematical challenges for able pupilsIf you enjoyed this episode please help us reach more people by leaving us a (good and 5*!!) review :-)You can find us on twitter:Andy - @desire2undrstndAlison - @AlisonHopperMEIRichard - @learning mathsOur intro/outro was produced by a talented young creative - check out his Soundcloud.Enjoyed this episode? Help us reach more people by leaving us a 5*!! review You can find us on XAndy - @desire2undrstnd/Bluesky Alison - @AlisonHopperMEI A talented young creative iingledew produced our intro/outro – check out his Soundcloud.

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