Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 103
quality statistical tools and the tabular representation of
functions. As the ubiquitous technology in the middle school,
these advances present significant pedagogical opportunities.
Being web-based, the 8200 emulator broadens what is
expected of such tools, connecting the calculative to the
graphical with a click. Come to the workshop and see the
8200 and its emulator in action. Pop past the Casio stand
beforehand and get the emulator on your web-enabled
device.
Key takeaways:
2. Increased contextual understanding of the origins of
Western mathematics through the lives of its founders.
3. Enhanced critical thinking as participants explore why
current mathematical principles work.
G24 EMPOWERING TEACHERS WITH
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR THE REVISED
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM
(COMMERCIAL PRESENTATION)
1. Scientific calculators have changed - exact arithmetic,
improved statistical tools, working with functions.
Subtheme: Curriculum
2. Web-based emulators can connect the calculative with the
graphical in intuitive ways that support student learning.
Katharine Lin, Edrolo
(Year 7 to Year 10)
Remember: Visit the Casio team at their booth prior to the
workshop to set up your classpad.net login and get a free
emulator licence.
Curriculum alignment and integration: Present strategies for
aligning teaching resources with the revised Victorian 2.0
curriculum, ensuring seamless integration across different
educational stages and subject areas.
G23 DEATHRAYS AND DEDUCTIONS:
HOW THE ANCIENT GREEKS SHAPED
MATHEMATICS
(COMMERCIAL PRESENTATION)
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Jo Clyne and Tom Harris, Hellenic Museum
(Year 7 to Year 10)
Evidence-based teaching strategies: Highlight effective
teaching strategies grounded in current research that improve
student engagement and learning outcomes in mathematics.
Innovative classroom practices: showcase innovative practices
and technologies that enhance the learning experience, such
as interactive digital tools, flipped classrooms, and projectbased learning.
Key takeaways:
Did you know that Pythagoras was the leader of an
ancient mystic movement who believed that numbers had
personalities? Or that Archimedes designed a Death Ray to
defeat the Roman navy? This session introduces teachers to
a series of upcoming secondary maths workshops offered
by the Hellenic Museum. Through these workshops,
students and teachers will delve deeply into the ancient
Greek origins of mathematical thought and learn about the
ancient personalities featured in the Victorian Curriculum for
mathematics. Workshop participants will enjoy a hands-on
experience with ancient technologies and recreate ancient
mathematical reasoning. This session is guaranteed to
astonish and delight even the most experienced maths
teachers.
1. Attendees will leave the session with a better understanding
of the main shifts in new curriculum and aligning lesson
structure to the new outcomes e.g. integrating technology,
modelling, simulations into larger investigation tasks.
Attendees will leave with practical teaching strategies they
can implement immediately into their daily practice.
Key takeaways:
In this session, participants will engage in a range of activities
using the often-under-utilised TI-Nspire Geometry
application. These activities include dynamic geometrical
constructions, verifying static textbook examples and
exercises.
1. Practical, hands-on interaction with ancient technologies,
demonstrating the principles of the Victorian Curriculum for
mathematics.
G25 THE TI-NSPIRE GEOMETRY
APPLICATION
Subtheme: Technology
Neale Woods, Retired
(Year 7 to Year 10)
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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