Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 106
SESSION H: Friday, 3.10pm-4.10pm
H01 EMBED CAS TECHNIQUES INCLUDING
PYTHON FOR PSEUDOCODE AND
COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS
Subtheme: Technology
Sanjeev Meston, Strathcona Girls Grammar
(Year 7 to Year 12)
The CAS (Computer Algebra Systems) techniques for
pseudocode and computational mathematics session is
tailored for teachers and professionals seeking to enhance
their understanding, capabilities and proficiency in utilising
computational tools for mathematical problem-solving.
These skills will help them impart these learning skills to
the students. Led by an expert in both mathematics and
computer science, the session delves into the integration
of CAS into pseudocode algorithms and computational
mathematics as prescribed in V2.0 of Victorian / V9 of
Australian curriculum and VCE Mathematics study design.
Opportunities for hands-on exercises and coding to
reinforce better understanding of CAS techniques and their
applications in computational mathematics. The session
will include a Q&A session. Overall, the CAS techniques
for pseudocode and computational mathematics session
will equip attendees with the knowledge, skills, and tools
necessary to leverage CAS effectively for solving diverse
mathematical problems efficiently and accurately.
H02 HANDS ON! EMBEDDING THE
PROFICIENCIES IN RICH INVESTIGATIONS
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Catherine Epstein-Rodgers, St Peter’s East Bentleigh
(Year 3 to Year 6)
Square counters are an excellent hands-on classroom
resource that can be used as a tool to empower and enable
students to creatively investigate many areas of mathematics
and solve problems. In this workshop we will look at tasks in all
six strands and investigate how manipulations with 24 square
counters can provide rich learning opportunities for students
to reason, justify, connect ideas and draw conclusions to
ultimately develop understanding. Within each exploration
we will consider strategies to promote rich dialogue and how
each task can be differentiated to enhance the learning.
Key takeaways:
1. Hands on investigations can encourage a higher level of
engagement from your students.
2. Square counters can be manipulated to encourage
reasoning, fluency, understanding and problem solving in all
areas of the curriculum.
3. You will leave with a variety of investigations you can
immediately explore with your students.
Key takeaways:
1. The session will have an overview of computer algebra
systems, explaining their role in performing symbolic
mathematical computations, simplifications, and
manipulations.
2. Learn to integrate CAS capabilities into pseudocode
algorithms for solving mathematical problems.
3. Through practical examples, attendees explore how CAS
can be utilised for symbolic manipulation and coding.
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H03 PICTURE BOOKS - A SPRINGBOARD FOR
EFFECTIVE MATHS TEACHING
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Sheila Griffin, SGM, Di Liddell, The Mathematics
Association of Victoria
(F to Year 6)
Picture books are a springboard for creative and critical
teaching where students can make strong mathematical
connections between concepts and language. Picture books
contain both imagery and dialogue that can ignite curiosity
and in which teachers can create purposeful and innovative
learning tasks. In this workshop, we will investigate how
quality picture books can lead to tasks that develop deep
mathematical understandings for our students. In addition,
we will look at a range of tasks that utilise the mathematical
proficiencies, effective pedagogies and assessment
opportunities.
