The Explicit Mathematics Podcast

EMP #005. Tarneit Rise on 25 Months Growth in 12 & Becoming EMP School of the Year

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 years progress), the "speed humps" they navigated along the way, and their best advice for schools just starting out. To learn more about upcoming EMP professional development, visit: https://explicitmathematicsprogram.com/emp-professional-development/ [https://explicitmathematicsprogram.com/emp-professional-development/]

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

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 help small schools and composite classes have success with the EMP. To find out more about the Explicit Mathematics Program, visit: https://explicitmathematicsprogram.com/

EMP #003. Russell & Byrne on making EMP work at Monash PS

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

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

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 EMP. To find out more, go to www.explicitmathematicsprogram.com