Oct 20, 202640 min
Are we sometimes making maths harder to learn than it needs to be? In this episode of AfterMaths , Jon and Becky explore cognitive load theory and what it means for teaching primary maths. From trying to remember a...
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The Primary Maths Podcast
Hosted by Jon Cripwell · education · EN
About this Podcast:
The Primary Maths Podcast is a year-round maths podcast for teachers, leaders and anyone interested in how children learn mathematics.Every Tuesday, join me, Jon Cripwell, for an in-depth interview with an expert voice from across education - teachers, leaders, researchers, authors and thinkers - as we explore what really works in primary maths. We dive into the big ideas shaping maths education, from maths anxiety and fluency to task design, curriculum, reasoning and problem solving.Then on Fridays, Becky Brown and I return for Aftermaths — a shorter, light-hearted, practical debrief where we unpack the week’s key insights, and share clear takeaways for the classroom.. We also share listener stories and discuss The Maths of Life, amongst other topics. Across the week, expect:- Insightful conversations with the people shaping maths education- Clear, actionable takeaways for teachers and maths leads- The Maths of Life — the surprising ways maths shows up in everyday moments- A we
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What is The Primary Maths Podcast about?
The Primary Maths Podcast is a year-round maths podcast for teachers, leaders and anyone interested in how children learn mathematics. Every Tuesday, join me, Jon Cripwell, for an in-depth interview with an expert voice from across education - teachers, leaders, researchers, authors and thinkers - as we explore what really works in primary maths.
Who hosts The Primary Maths Podcast?
The Primary Maths Podcast is hosted by Jon Cripwell. The show has published 93 episodes to date.
What has The Primary Maths Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Cognitive Load: Are we overcomplicating maths lessons?" (20 October 2026, 40 minutes), "Addition: structures, strategies and why 8 + 7 matters" (2 October 2026, 37 minutes), and "Is the maths attainment gap getting wider?" (18 September 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does The Primary Maths Podcast publish?
The Primary Maths Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 93 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Primary Maths Podcast?
Booking probability for The Primary Maths Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Primary Maths Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Primary Maths Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jon Cripwell hosts The Primary Maths Podcast, an education podcast with 93 episodes published.
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Oct 2, 202637 minAddition is one of the first mathematical operations children meet, but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. In this episode of AfterMaths , Jon and Becky take a closer look at what it really means to understand addition...
Episode #90
Is the maths attainment gap getting wider?
Sep 18, 202639 minWhy do some pupils seem to thrive in maths while others struggle to access the same lesson? Jon and Becky discuss the latest PISA findings and the widening gap between higher and lower attainers, before exploring what...
Sep 4, 202642 minHow can the universe be 13.8 billion years old but the observable universe be around 93 billion light years across? In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon is joined by primary science specialist Sarah Hutson to tackle...
Episode #88
Can Maths Help You Win at Games?
Aug 28, 202625 minCan maths help you win at games? In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon and Becky explore the line between luck and strategy — and whether understanding the maths behind a game can actually give you an advantage. They...
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Episode #87
Can Maths Predict the Future?
Aug 24, 202627 minCan maths really predict the future? We can predict the return of a comet decades in advance, but tomorrow's weather can still catch us completely by surprise. In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon and Becky explore...
Aug 21, 202631 minPodcast Show Notes What makes a route the best route? The shortest distance? The quickest journey? The cheapest option? Or simply whichever one Google tells you to take? In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon and Becky...
Aug 7, 202623 minWho decided how long a metre should be? Why is a mile 1,760 yards? And what connects the French Revolution, an expedition from Dunkirk to Barcelona and the speed of light? In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon and...
Jul 31, 202631 minProbability often feels as though it should be intuitive, right up until the mathematics tells us that our instincts are completely wrong. In this AfterMaths Summer Special, Jon and Becky explore the strange mathematics...
Jul 28, 202629 minWhy did the six-week summer holiday feel endless when we were children, yet now seems to disappear almost as soon as it begins? In the first of the 2026 Aftermaths Summer Specials, Jon and Becky explore the strange...
Jul 17, 202638 minWhat do this year’s KS2 SATs results really tell us about primary maths—and what might they be hiding? Jon and Becky examine the newly released national data, including the rise in maths attainment, the return of...
Jul 10, 202630 minIn this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast , Jon and Becky ask whether we need to change the way we teach maths during a heatwave. With classrooms getting hotter and the end of term in sight, they explore what heat...
Jun 26, 202637 minIn this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast , Jon and Becky reflect on the realities of summer term: heatwaves, report writing, and the heroic act of trying to teach when everyone is melting. They then turn to problem...
Jun 18, 202634 minIn this aftermaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast , Jon and Becky take a look back at this year’s KS2 maths SATs papers and ask what teachers and maths leads might learn from them. They discuss why the tests...
Jun 5, 202623 minIn this lighter half-term Aftermaths episode, Jon and Becky take a wander through some of the unexpected maths hiding in everyday life. First up: Samba the escaped capybara, who, at the time of recording, was still...
May 22, 202634 minIn this Aftermaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast , Jon and Becky chat about the strange, busy, slightly chaotic stretch of the school year just before half term, from transition days and sports events to staffing...
May 19, 202644 minIn this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast , Jon is joined by Paul Milner and Julie Pompa from National Numeracy to talk about number confidence, family engagement and the role schools can play in helping children and...
May 15, 202638 minIn this Aftermaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky reflect on a very maths-filled week, from Key Stage 2 SATs to International Women in Mathematics Day, with a little bit of football stadium chat...
May 8, 202641 minBecky is back from America, which means Aftermaths is back to its usual rhythm of maths chat, gentle chaos and slightly overconfident linking between topics. In this episode, Jon and Becky begin by looking ahead to Key...
Episode #72
Why Active Primary Maths Lessons Work
May 5, 202638 minIn this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon is joined by Bryn Llewellyn from Move and Learn, Paula Manser, headteacher at Birkby Infant and Nursery School, and Danielle Laramie, maths lead and assistant...
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