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Aug 2024
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Episode 178: Maths mastery’s impact on B...

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Bar-model magic, Hurricane hiding, and more. Our regulars are joined by Crenstant Williams, Principal of Port Royal Primary in Bermuda. How and why has Bermuda taken on this approach to teaching? How difficult was training non-specialist teachers a new programme? Plus, what has happened on the first day of school in Bermuda for the last 5 year? Find out!


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