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Nicki Chambers @nickidigest.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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 @joncripwell.bsky.social for helping your child prepare. Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/145l8w

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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".

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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.

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

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

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

They say the best mathematicians do the easiest math... and this tournament trick proves it! 🎾🤯 Just remember: for every match, there’s exactly one loser. Which method did you use first? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #MathTips #BrainTeaser #Logic #LearningIsFun #twinklmaths

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Jo Austen @joausten.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

I really enjoyed this conversation with @joncripwell.bsky.social 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/5JbD...

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Choosing the Right Manipulative: What Really Matters - with Jo Austen

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Delighted to have been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching! 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!

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

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.

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Peter Mattock FCCT CMgr FCMI @mrmattock.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Concerned about maths anxiety but not sure how to identify it or support pupils who suffer with it? Myself & @joncripwell.bsky.social have created the perfect PD course for you - Recognising & Supporting Maths Anxiety. Find it here: twinklpd.com/course/recog... #maths #mathspdchat #teachingmaths

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Recognising and Supporting Maths Anxiety

This course will support those involved in maths education to identify maths anxiety in pupils and to support those identified with maths anxiety to be successful learners of mathematics.

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Mike Gardner discusses how to include oracy in the retrieval part of a maths lesson in this clip from The Primary Maths Podcast. #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

“Maths isn’t about being fast. It’s about thinking.” In this week’s podcast, Patrick Renouf shares how he went from fearing maths to teaching it internationally. Concepts, connections, Number Talks, the Learning Pit… it’s all in there. youtube.com/watch?v=... or Apple/Spotify #twinklmaths

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Rebuilding Teacher Confidence in Maths - Insights from Patrick Renouf

In today’s episode, Jon speaks to Patrick Renouf, an international maths educator whose journey is unlike almost any other. As a child, Patrick experienced w...

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On this week's AfterMaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Becky and I discuss the common misconceptions or misuses of maths that we see in every day life. In this segment, we chatted about the gambler's fallacy. Is this how you see probability? #ukteachers #teaching #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

What does maths really look like in EYFS? On this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, I was joined by @mrsprimary_eyfs to explore what's the same and what's different about maths in an early years setting. #twinklmaths #ukteachers #educationtiktok #teaching #eyfs #eyfsmaths @twinkl_resources

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

New QE Insights article: Why times tables remain a national pain point. I look at MTC data, Ofsted findings and insights from Cate Fearn to explore why multiplication facts are still fragile for many pupils, and what effective fluency should really look like. Read it here: twinkl.co.uk/news/th...

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The Persistent Problem With Times Tables

Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

New podcast episode! I’m joined by the brilliant Rob Eastawy to talk puzzles, problem solving, Roman numerals, written methods, curiosity… and why maths should surprise us. A conversation full of ideas teachers can use tomorrow. Listen here : youtu.be/A2TcyGXWJdA #PrimaryMaths #twinklmaths

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How to See Maths Everywhere — Rob Eastaway’s Guide for Teachers

In this episode, Jon is joined by the brilliant Rob Eastaway, whose books, puzzles and radio appearances have helped hundreds of thousands of people see the ...

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Ever wondered what minuend and subtrahend actually mean? They both come from Latin — and once you know their roots, they suddenly make perfect sense. The minuend? The number that must be made smaller. The subtrahend? The part that must be subtracted. Little words, big clarity. #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

“How we frame numeracy can massively impact how children feel about maths.” In this week’s Primary Maths Podcast, Georgina Durrant shares simple but powerful ways to build confidence: Praise effort Repetition for understanding Keep maths positive #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

New episode of The Primary Maths Podcast! I’m joined by Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead, Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social, to explore how we can make maths more inclusive for every child. youtu.be/0-siJwBwUEU #twinklmaths #SEND

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Tom Isherwood and Jon Cripwell discuss the benefits of using different colour pens when modelling representations in primary maths lessons. It's a simple tip that can make all the difference to a pupil's conceptual understanding! #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Instead of showing colleagues a scheme activity, Lewis Horsley starts with the curriculum objective. From there, teachers collaborate on small steps, anchor tasks, hinge questions, scaffolds and challenges. That’s real collaborative planning. #TwinklMaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

“The learning in maths doesn’t just happen at the front. It happens when pupils talk, reason and explain their thinking.” Talk isn’t extra: it’s where mathematical understanding grows. #TwinklMaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Lewis Horsley shared a key insight: spacing lessons so pupils forget a little actually helps them learn. That retrieval process makes maths more durable and meaningful. Are you planning for spacing and retrieval in your classroom? #TwinklMaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

“We don’t learn by always being right. We learn when we get it wrong.” Lewis Horsley reminds us that mistakes in maths aren’t failures: they’re where the real learning begins. What a great message to hear in Y2 - or in any classroom! #TwinklMaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

After a discussion on the podcast about measuring journey distances in songs, I want to know what your favourite non-standard unit of measurement is 🤔 Football pitches? Double-decker buses? (Why always a double-decker?) #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Just how does one escape from Year 6? It's a question you may hear in staffrooms across the country 😅 #twinklmaths #PrimaryEducation

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The best maths learning doesn’t always happen at the front of the room. It’s in the conversations, the reasoning, the “aha!” moments pupils share with each other. 💡🗣️ #twinklmaths #primarymaths #mathsteaching #teachertok #classroomtalk #mathsreasoning

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

As a Y6 teacher, I never received any feedback from my secondary colleagues about how my former pupils were getting on in maths, or if there was anything I could do to support them further. Pete Mattock thinks it's time to change. What do you think? #twinklmaths #EducationMatters #MathsEducation

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Could the solution to effective transition from Y6 to Y7 be a closer collaboration between primary and secondary teachers?

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

New to maths leadership in primary? It can feel daunting but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join my FREE online training: 📅 Thu 25 Sept 💡 Practical tips, priorities & action plans 👉 eventbrite.co.uk/e/h... #twinklmaths

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How to Be a Maths Lead: Support for New Maths Leaders Tickets, Thu, Sep 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Eventbrite - Twinkl TeachMeet presents How to Be a Maths Lead: Support for New Maths Leaders - Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Find event and ticket information.

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Year 7 maths shouldn’t feel like pressing reset. I spoke with @mrmattock and Becky Dawson about the KS2–KS3 transition, the “Year 7 dip,” and what schools can do differently. Read here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/news/br... #MathsEducation #KS2 #KS3 #Transition #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

This week's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast poses (and attempts to answer) the question of why the transition from Y6 to Y7 is so tricky - especially when it comes to maths. I'm joined by Pete Mattock to attempt to shed light on the issue and suggest a solution! #twinklmaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

In the 70s and 80s, the BBC had TWO maths sitcoms for schools: Everyday Maths and Maths Counts. I'm launching a campaign to bring back the maths sitcom! Who would you cast in a modern day maths-inspired sitcom? #twinklmaths #twinklprimarymaths #primarymaths #teachers #primaryteachers

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Year 7 pupils often feel like they’re “starting maths again.” Why? In Ep.13 of The Primary Maths Podcast, I talk with Pete Mattock about KS2→KS3 transition and why Sept is the right time to plan it—not July. Listen: youtu.be/sVUjdrMu0Go #MathsEd #PrimaryMaths #twinklmaths

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From Year 6 to Year 7: Why Transition Matters in Maths with Pete Mattock

Why does Year 7 often feel like “starting again” in maths? In this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky are joined by Pete Mattock, Twinkl’s N...

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

On tomorrow's episode of The Primary Maths Podcast we're talking about transition! Yes, I do realise it's September and we're just starting the school year, but as my guest Pete Mattock points out, this is the ideal time to start thinking about the year ahead. #twinklmaths #twinklprimarymaths

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

I love and hate teaching how to categorise polygons 😂 "This is a square. It's also a rectangle, and a quadrilateral, and a rhombus, and..." It's fun to challenge misconceptions and assumptions, but it can also get quite complicated, quite quickly! #TeachingMaths #twinklmaths

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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

What makes great teaching? @johntomsett.bsky.social reveals 10 essential principles in this episode of the Primary Maths Podcast with @joncripwell.bsky.social! 🎙 Watch now at: buff.ly/VU64APY You can learn more about the qualities that make truly great teachers in John’s new books: buff.ly/PinR4n2

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What Makes Great Teaching? | John Tomsett Reveals 10 Essential Principles

In Episode 2 of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky sit down with acclaimed educational leader, author, and former headteacher John Tomsett to explore w...

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Structure or autonomy? Curriculum doesn't have to force teachers to choose. Effective implementation makes all the difference. How do we strike the right balance? #teachers

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

🫖 Happy #NationalTeaDay! Tea is a love of mine – it fuels my thinking, soothes my soul, & is 95% of my personality! ☕ Big decision? Kettle's on. Tricky maths issue? Let’s brew! Caught in a spiral about workload & whether biscuits are 1 of my 5 a day? Tea will sort it! #BrewAndDo #TeaLeadership

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Confidence and self-esteem are crucial in mathematical thinking. When students feel confident, they are more likely to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking. Building a positive mindset and creating a safe learning environment are key . bit.ly/4lEgM60

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The Five Big Ideas – Mathematical Thinking

What does mathematical thinking really mean in the primary classroom?

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I found the Grattan Institute's report on primary maths education in Australia insightful. It's concerning that only 1 in 10 teachers feel well-prepared to teach maths. Have a read and let me know your thoughts. #MathsEducation #ContinuousImprovement 📊📚

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The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students’ learning in primary schools

A third of Australia’s school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths. Here’s how to solve our maths problem.

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Jon Cripwell @joncripwell.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students’ learning in primary schools

A third of Australia’s school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths. Here’s how to solve our maths problem.

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