Oliver Lovell

The Explicit Mathematics Podcast

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

The Explicit Mathematics Podcast is designed to support teachers and leaders to more deeply understand the principles and practices of explicit mathematics teaching. In particular, it will help you to understand and implement the Explicit Mathematics Program. The EMP is a primary mathematics program which provides teachers and schools with everything needed to run a high quality, rigorous, and evidence informed mathematics program. From lessons to assessments, daily reviews to student workbooks, we’ve got you coveredFind out more about the EMP at www.explicitmathematicsprogram.com/

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Oliver Lovell

Episodes

EMP #005. Tarneit Rise on 25 Months Growth in 12 & Becoming EMP School of the Year 05.06.2026 1:04:29

In this episode, EMP co-founder & CEO Ollie Lovell chats with Leonie, Nadia & Kelsey from Tarneit Rise Primary School, the 2025 EMP School of the Year, about how they implemented the Explicit Mathematics Program across 55 staff and five year levels. They share their remarkable results (including Grade 2 students averaging 25 months growth in a single year, and the bottom 25% making 3.5 yea...

EMP #004. EMP in Composite Classes/Small Schools - Round Table with Jane St John 25.11.2025 41:58

One of the biggest questions we get asked at the EMP is, 'How does it work in Composite classes?' In this episode, EMP co-founder and CEO Ollie Lovell hosts a round table discussion with a number of school leaders, including Jane St John, acting principal at Clifton Creek Primary School in Victoria. This discussion explores this important question, and shares a number of creative ideas to...

EMP #003. Russell & Byrne on making EMP work at Monash PS 17.11.2025 25:42

In this episode, Karlie Russell & Rhianna Byrne from Monash Primary School share their experiences with the EMP and specific steps they've taken to make it work in their context. To learn more about the Explicit Mathematics Program, visit www.explicitmathematicsprogram.com

EMP #002. Introduction to the Explicit Mathematics Program for New Schools 10.11.2025 1:02:08

This episode is an audio version of a Webinar run by Ollie Lovell and Toni Hatten-Roberts on 'An Introduction to the Explicit Mathematics Program for New Schools'. It overviews some of the key questions asked by EMP schools, as well as sharing stories from three schools who have implemented the EMP. To find out more about the EMP, visit www.explicitmathematicsprogram.com

EMP #001. David Morkunas on Writing Quality Maths Lessons 10.11.2025 1:19:30

In this episode, EMP Co-founder & CEO Ollie Lovell chats with the EMP's Director of Lesson Development & Lead Author, David Morkunas, on what it takes to write a quality mathematics lesson. This episode invites you behind the curtain at the Explicit Mathematics Program, and provides insight into the level of thought that goes into every word, and every number, of every lesson, at the E...