Jon Cripwell

“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
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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.
https://youtu.be/0-siJwBwUEU
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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

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.
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“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.
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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?
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“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!
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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

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

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

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

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

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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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...
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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

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

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
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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.

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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

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...

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

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

🫖 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

The Five Big Ideas – Mathematical Thinking What does mathematical thinking really mean in the primary classroom?

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

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.

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 📊📚

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.

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 📊📚