Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 47
A27 TEACHING NETWORKS IN GENERAL
MATHEMATICS
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Jessica Mount, The Mathematics Association of Victoria
(Year 11 to Year 12)
Teaching networks as part of the General Mathematics Unit
4 course. The session will cover hints and tips for teaching
networks and how to prepare students for the VCE General
Mathematics examination. Ideas for writing a networks SAC
will also be shared.
Key takeaways:
1. Hints and tips for teaching networks.
2. How to answer difficult VCAA examination questions.
3. Ideas for preparing a networks SAC.
FULL A28 EXPLORING APPROACHES:
REPLENISHING VCE RESOURCES AND
ENHANCING EXAM PREPARATION
Subtheme: Curriculum
Peideng Nie, Austin Education Pty Ltd
(Year 9 to Year 12)
In this workshop, the presenter will provide a number of
selected past or recent exam questions/assessment items
for analysis group discussion. Additionally the presenter
will explore, compare and articulate various approaches
to develop open-ended tasks or summative assessments
within the scope of 2023-2027 VCAA study design, and
provide common templates for exam/assessment tasks and
introduce useful tools, softwares or packages in the resource
development.
Key takeaways:
1. Establish further networking with others in VCE subjects.
2. Exchange ideas, refresh and replenish professional
repertoire with other approaches.
3. Explore effective and efficient approaches to develop
quality assessments, from both practical and innovative points
of view.
Remember: Please bring your laptop. The presenter will
provide handouts and share other relevant documents during
the session.
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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