Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain by Craig Barton

I loved Craig Barton’s initial teaching War and Peace- How I Wish I’d Taught Maths. That was a personal account of his excitement about what cognitive science had taught him and how he was applying it to his teaching. It was massive, passionate and, if I am honest a little overwhelming. Some argue that we

How to Solve It by George Polya

I was recommended this book by a Maths teacher who had seen me perusing the new Craig Barton book. I was immediately interested in the premise. The idea that you can develop generic problem-solving skills goes against my own understanding of the transferability of knowledge. I think this was the book Dylan Wiliam talked to

How I Wish I’d Taught Maths by Craig Barton

Jeez, this is a magnificent effort by Craig Barton. He is a tremendous asset to the education profession- he has taken his desire to improve and reflect on his own practice and shared it to the benefit of thousands of others. A key figure at Maths conferences, he also produces an outstanding podcast that has