For some classroom teachers, the phrase 'when will we ever use this in real life?' uttered from students can be quite deflating. For others, it's an opportunity to relate maths to the wider world. With new funding for the Core Maths Programme, this could provide us all with a helpful solution. 

In this NCETM podcast episode, Professor Alf Coles and Professor Nathalie Sinclair talk about their book, I Can’t Do Maths! Why children say it and how to make a difference.

In this discussion shared by the NCETM, Dr Ems Lord and Liz Woodham from NRICH and Grace Coker from the EEF explore the many benefits of using maths games in both primary and secondary classrooms.