
European Schoolnet Podcast
Episode 19: Teaching and learning mathematics with meaning
In this episode of the European Schoolnet Podcast, weexplore how to teach and learn mathematics with meaning, drawing on the latestevidence from the International Association for the Evaluation of EducationalAchievement (IEA) and its Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS), as well as the OECD’s latest Programme for International StudentAssessment (PISA) 2025 Results. We are joined by Jennie Golding and Rachel Marks, professorsof mathematics at University College London and authors of Teaching andLearning Mathematics with Meaning, the latest volume in the IEA Research forEducators series. Together, they discuss what international research can tellus about mathematics education today, the challenges facing learners, and howto translate evidence into practical strategies that teachers can apply in theclassroom. Listen to the podcast to discover why mathematics mattersfor students’ future opportunities—and how we can better support teachers inmaking mathematics more meaningful and engaging.

