#143 Anne Watson and Kris Boulton in conversation

Anne Watson and Kris Boulton join me to discuss their answers to
8 big questions in maths education:


1. What do you see as the goals of mathematics education?


2. What does it mean to “be fluent” in something in mathematics,
and is fluency important?


3. What does it mean to “understand” something in mathematics,
and is understanding important?


4. Please tell us about one of your favourite maths
resources/activities. Why do you like it?


5. What do you see as the key similarities and differences
between variation theory and Engelmann's approach to direct
instruction?


6. Is the distinction between a “novice” and an “expert” a useful
one? If not, why not? If so, how might we tell if a student has
moved from being one to being the other?


7. What - if anything - are the most important things for
teachers to know and implement from cognitive science research?


8. What is an example of something important that you have
changed your mind about?


You can access all the links on the episode show notes page
here: http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/anne-watson-and-kris-boulton-in-conversation/