{"podcast":{"title":"MathsTalk by AMSI Schools","slug":"mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038","podcast_index_feed_id":252038,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/mathstalk/feed.xml","website_url":"https://mathstalk.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5517318/MathsTalk-1400x1400.jpg","author":"AMSI Schools","episode_count":71,"summary":"MathsTalk by AMSI Schools. Conversations in Maths education between experienced teachers, seeking to improve the teaching and learning of Mathematics in Australia and all over the world. Feedback is always welcome at https://calculate.org.au/mathstalk-podcast/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T20:17:39.153844+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038"},"episode":{"title":"Reshaping Maths Education: Lessons from Australia's Educational History","slug":"reshaping-maths-education-lessons-from-australia-s-educational-history","published_at":"2024-06-05T07:53:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038/reshaping-maths-education-lessons-from-australia-s-educational-history","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038","url":"https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/reshaping-maths-education-lessons-from-australias-educational-history/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bkj56hfhuafdiu8p/History_of_Maths_Ed_Nadia_Final.mp3","summary":"In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne interviews Nadia Abdelal, Director of EM Maths Consulting, about her latest blog post that traces two centuries of maths education in Australia. Nadia discusses how Australia's educational reforms were initially influenced by Britain and how certain methodologies, such as the use of concrete manipulatives like Cuisenaire rods, the implementation of entrance and matriculation exams, and open-plan learning spaces, were integrated and evolved over time. The conversation highlights various educational initiatives and the professional development needed for effective teaching. Nadia emphasizes the importance of continuous professional learning and teacher development to improve maths education. Contact us: MathsTalk@amsi.org.au Contact Nadia: https://www.emmaths.com.au/ Blog post: https://www.emmaths.com.au/blog/tracing-two-centuries-of-maths-education-in-australia Cuisenaire activities: https://calculate.org.au/2020/01/21/cuisenaire-rods/","meta_description":"In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne interviews Nadia Abdelal, Director of EM Maths Consulting, about her latest blog post that traces two centuries of ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2231,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038/episodes/reshaping-maths-education-lessons-from-australia-s-educational-history/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038/reshaping-maths-education-lessons-from-australia-s-educational-history.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}