Jon Cripwell

In June, year 4 pupils complete the multiplication tables check (MTC) where they're assessed on understanding times tables up to 12. In today's Digest, find out more about the check and read tips from @joncripwellmath for helping your child prepare. twinkl.co.uk/l/1nhzub

What are teachers really experiencing? In the latest Leading With Podcast, @joncripwellmath speaks with Gráinne Hallahan @TeacherTapp about workload, behaviour, AI and motivation. A fascinating insight for school leaders: open.spotify.com/episode/2U94aN… #Education #TeacherTapp

Education White Paper: Two sides of the same coin - but who’s holding it? open.substack.com/pub/primarymat…

A £4bn DfE boost aims to make every school inclusive. Twinkl’s National Maths Education Leads, @joncripwellmath and @MrMattock , break down the funding in this article: twinkl.co.uk/l/xyein #SEND #Education #Inclusion

On this week's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Dr Kate Quane discusses language and mathematical thinking. In this clip, we talk about those pupils who struggle to articulate their thinking: "I just did it in my head".

I was thinking recently about how we support pupils when the maths gets harder. Often, we reach for something new. A new resource, a new model or a new way of explaining things. The intention is good. The cognitive load, less so.

She “dropped maths like a hot potato” at 16. Felt anxious all through school. Ended up leading maths in a primary school. What changed? Sometimes the best way to fight your demons is head-on. If you’ve ever felt under-confident teaching maths, this one’s for you. 🎧 The Primary Maths Podcast

They say the best mathematicians do the easiest math... and this tournament trick proves it! 🎾🤯 Next time someone asks you how many matches are in a bracket, don’t reach for the calculator. Just remember: for every match, there’s exactly one loser. Which method did you use first? Let us know in the comments! 👇 @sumsofanarchy - I thought you'd like this one! #MathTips #BrainTeaser #Logic #LearningIsFun #twinklmaths :@

I really enjoyed this conversation with @joncripwellmath on The Primary Maths Podcast! If you want to skip our initial chatter, skip to 18:00 for the main section on how we can make informed choices about which manipulatives to use when. open.spotify.com/episode/5JbDxC…

How talk shapes thinking in maths: Oracy isn’t an “extra” - it’s how pupils make sense of mathematical ideas. @joncripwellmath explores how purposeful talk supports reasoning and understanding. 👉 Read the full article: twinkl.co.uk/l/1bcccy

Do we all mean the same thing when we're talking about scaffolding learning in a primary maths lesson? We discuss this and more on this week's AfterMaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast! Find us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and watch us on YouTube!

Delighted to have been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching! @CharteredColl The College’s focus on evidence-informed practice, professional learning, and the status of teaching aligns completely with my work and so this recognition means a lot!

Tom Manners argues that teachers should spend their time teaching, not just 'presenting'. There's so much more to a great maths lesson than just a fancy slide deck! #twinklmaths

Emma Lockhart discusses the importance of creating a safe environment in the maths classroom where children can make mistakes without fear. #twinklmaths

This week's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast focuses on problem solving, and why true problem solving is more than just a task set within a lesson. #twinklmaths

Had an absolutely brilliant time (as always) at the TDAPE Conference, London 🇬🇧 So good to catch up with familiar faces and spend a day immersed in sessions that really made me think about what we’re doing in primary education - and why.

Just two weeks to go now before my free session discussing coherence in the maths curriculum. Click below to sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/coherence-in…

Closing the attainment gap: can schools do it alone? In the latest Leading With episode, @joncripwellmath and Stuart Parker-Tyreman explore why pupil premium alone isn’t enough, the role of belonging in attendance and behaviour, and what it really takes to close the attainment gap. Listen now: Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pup… Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/27etnc5sE…

On this week’s AfterMaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Becky and I discussed a controversial topic… #twinklmaths

Just a reminder that on Fridays we have a 2nd episode of The Primary Maths Podcast where Becky and I discuss what’s happening in schools, maths ed in the news, & generally the lighter side of teaching & of maths! Subscribe to The Primary Maths Podcast, & never miss an episode! #twinklmaths