Strength In Numbers

Allan Dougan

The fascinating world of mathematics education. We explore innovative teaching pedagogies, classroom success stories, and unravel the mysteries behind those 'Aha!' moments. Whether you're a maths enthusiast or just looking to improve your teaching skills in mathematics, this podcast brought to you by AAMT is your go-to resource for engaging, sometimes light-hearted, and informative discussions on all things maths education related!

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Strength In Numbers

Episodes (39)

Sunday Unpacking Ideology in the Classroom, with Tom Mahoney
Sun Feb 8th Mathematics Leadership in Times of Change, with Dr Matt Sexton
Sun Feb 1st Inside the Maths Toolbox: How Choice Builds Confidence in the Primary Classroom

Strength In Numbers

Feb 15, 2026
29 minutes
26 MB

What is mathematics education actually for? Tom Mahoney, numeracy learning specialist, secondary mathematics educator, and PhD candidate in educational philosophy at Deakin University joins AAMT CEO Allan Dougan to explore this deceptively simple but powerful question. Importantly, this episode is not about prescribing a “right” ideology. Instead, it encourages teachers to reflect critically on their own beliefs, the time and energy they spend on particular practices, and how these choices align with the needs of the students in front of them. Tom introduces the concept of ideology in education, describing it as the ofte...

Strength In Numbers

Unpacking Ideology in the Classroom, with Tom Mahoney

Allan Dougan

00:00 -28:44