Math Podcasts

Please see below for my math podcast reviews:

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Title:  Flipped Learning and Singapore
Author: Craig Barton
Address: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/TES-Maths-Podcast-7-Flipped-Learning-and-amp-Singapore-6328575/
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This podcast is all about the idea of flipped learning or a flipped classroom. It’s where the lecture actually happens at home by the use of technology (Youtube videos). Instead of homework where students practice what was done in class, students prepare for the lesson that will be happening the next day by watching videos of the lecture. In terms of mathematics education (they give the example of learning about the area of a circle), the student could watch the lecture at home, come in and practice a few questions, and then have a lot of time for interactive and meaningful mathematics lessons where they generate their own knowledge, advance their own learning, and are using language objectives. The teacher can focus on inquiry-based questions, allowing group work, etc. I really like the idea of a flipped classroom. I have a Flip camera and use Schooltube to upload videos of myself all the time. I can really see myself doing this. My only concern would be making sure all students had a computer and access to internet at home.

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Title:  How to Teach Multiplication Facts
Author: Peter Price
Address: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/TES-Maths-Podcast-7-Flipped-Learning-and-amp-Singapore-6328575/
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Peter goes over multiplication facts and strategies for helping students solidify multiplication. Although this podcasts shows the different math strategies needed to multiply each number, starting with 2x, I did not learn a lot of new ways to go about teaching these strategies. He does use ten frames, which is a great visual for students to use when doing multiplication. Instead of showing and demonstrating the strategies, he does a lot of talking. It is hard for me to follow, since I am a very visual person.