{"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":"Using calculators in years 7 and 8 with Nadia Abdelal","slug":"using-calculators-in-years-7-and-8-with-nadia-abdelal","published_at":"2023-09-20T04:20:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038/using-calculators-in-years-7-and-8-with-nadia-abdelal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038","url":"https://mathstalk.podbean.com/e/using-calculators-in-years-7-and-8-with-nadia-abdelal/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2asej8/Calculators_in_Years_7_8_Final6cx07.mp3","summary":"🎙️ Looking for insightful discussions on the role of calculators in middle school mathematics education? Join us on MathsTalk, hosted by Leanne McMahon. In this episode, Leanne is joined by mathematics education expert Nadia Abdelal to explore the pros and cons of using calculators for students in years 5 to 8. Gain valuable insights into how calculators can enhance understanding and problem-solving skills, as well as the concerns surrounding their potential overreliance. Discover practical strategies for striking the right balance between technology and traditional maths methods. Tune in to MathsTalk, where maths is not just about numbers; it's a journey of discovery! Subscribe and leave a review to stay mathematically inclined. 🧮🔍 #MathsTalk","meta_description":"🎙️ Looking for insightful discussions on the role of calculators in middle school mathematics education? Join us on MathsTalk, hosted by Leanne McMahon. I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1509,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mathstalk-by-amsi-schools-252038/episodes/using-calculators-in-years-7-and-8-with-nadia-abdelal/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/using-calculators-in-years-7-and-8-with-nadia-abdelal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}