In this episode, Jen and Francis tackle that classic classroom question: “When will I ever use this in real life?” From calculating costs during a house move to navigating personal finance, they unpack the ways maths shows up in everyday decisions—and how we can help students see that too.

They dive into practical strategies for making maths lessons more relevant, reflect on how their past careers involved surprising amounts of maths, and explore how real-world contexts can boost student confidence, engagement, and motivation. Plus, they dip into the philosophical: is maths more of an art or a science?

✨ Whether you’re a teacher, trainee, or just someone who’s ever asked “What’s the point of algebra?”—this one’s for you.

🎧 New episodes drop every other Thursday (because life—and assignments—are very real too).