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Sep 13
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152. Why Most Classroom Math Games Aren’...

Ashleigh and Alisha
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Ever handed out a “math game” that was really just a worksheet with a dice on top? You’re not alone, and this episode will change how you choose games from now on. This week Ashleigh sits down with James Russo, a maths education researcher from Monash who spends his days in real primary classrooms testing what actually works. James unpacks the difference bet ... Show More
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