Craig Barton and Jo Morgan discuss Jo's career journey and the context of her school. They then dive into the topic of achieving amazing GCSE results, starting with the importance of a solid Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum and pedagogy. Jo emphasizes the need for high-quality teaching, a robust curriculum, and going into depth on topics. She also discusses the benefits of setting and the challenges of staffing Key Stage 3. Joe mentions the use of shared resources and the importance of consistency in teaching across the department. In this part of the conversation, Craig and Jo discuss the importance of being prescriptive in teaching methods and the use of calculators in the classroom. Jo emphasizes the need for live modeling and independent practice, while also acknowledging the challenges of using mini whiteboards effectively. They also discuss the benefits of regular calculator use from the start of Year 7 and the impact of embedded retrieval in lessons. In this part of the conversation, Jo discusses the use of warm-up booklets, assessment practices, and the benefits of using the online homework platform Sparks. She also talks about strategies for supporting the lowest and highest attainers at Key Stage 4. In this final part of the conversation, Jo and Craig discuss the impact of different qualifications on student outcomes, the importance of high standards and expectations in the math department, and the effective use of data to identify and address problems.
Links to all the resources mentioned can be found in the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/jo-morgan-gcse/
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#130 Research in Action 7: Designing and interpreting educational research with Matthew Inglis
#129 Research in Action 6: Cognitive Load Theory with Ouhao Chen
#128 Research in Action 5: Fingers and game-based apps with Korbinian Moeller
#127 Research in Action 4: Maths anxiety with Kelly Trezise
#126 Research in Action 3: Estimation, equals and working memory with Iro Xenidou-Dervou
#125 Research in Action 2: Parental engagement with Tim Jay
#124 Research in Action 1: Language and Dyscalculia with Julia Bahnmuller
#123 Peps McCrea: Motivated teaching
#122 Jo Morgan: Teaching Key Stage 3 maths
#121 Conference Takeaways: MathsConf24 (online!)
#120 Mark Healy – Part 2: Sleep, growth mindset and teaching amid Covid-19
#119 Jemma Sherwood – Part 2: Preparing for September 2020 & being a Head of Department
#118 Adele Bates: Behaviour and relationships
#117 Jonathan Hall: MathsBot, teaching visually and behaving mathematically
#116 Conference Takeaways: MathsConf23 (online!)
#115 Mark Healy: Cognitive science versus cognitive psychology
#114 Robert Kaplinsky: Depth of Knowledge, Open Middle Problems and effective CPD
#113 Teaching from Home: Jamie Frost – Dr Frost Maths and virtual whiteboards
#112 Teaching from Home: Ollie Lovell and Bryn Humberstone – Checking for understanding, Desmos and lessons learned
#111 Teaching from Home: Jules Daulby – supporting students with Special Educational Needs
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