Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 60
SESSION C: Thursday, 2pm-3pm (cont.)
C07 REASONING: EMPOWERING STUDENTS
WITH MATHEMATICAL THINKING
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Bridgeen Pritchard, Catholic Education Diocese of
Wollongong
(F to Year 6)
We know the importance of reasoning for making sense of
learning in mathematics. This is a skill that must be developed
from the early years of a person’s education. Reasoning
helps us to connect important mathematical ideas, making
new learning easily accessible and understood. It is a process
that is grounded in action; yet we are finding it difficult to
include in our planning. This practical workshop explores the
importance of mathematical reasoning and demonstrates
practical ways that it can be achieved.
Key takeaways:
1. Assessing mathematical reasoning.
2. Understanding some strategies to develop mathematical
reasoning in students.
3. Engaging in reasoning processes to appreciate the
importance of reasoning.
FULL C08 THE NUMERACY WHEEL: HOW
TO EMBED NUMERACY ACROSS THE
CURRICULUM
Subtheme: Curriculum
Samantha Horrocks, Northern Bay P-12 College
(Year 7 to Year 12)
The Goos Numeracy Model and the Sullivan N Framework
were developed in the last decade. Both underpin the current
teaching of numeracy internationally. My Numeracy Wheel
aims to build on these ideas and provide a framework for
teachers to clarify their understanding of a broad range of
numeracy strategies and enable them to implement the most
appropriate of these for their cohort of students. This session
aims to enable middle level leaders and teachers to workshop
how to deliver, implement and embed numeracy across the
Curriculum in their schools.
THE MATHEMATICAL
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Key takeaways:
1. Strategies you can use straight away for your students
aimed at point of need.
2. A clear visual to enable teacher PD in numeracy.
3. Opportunity to share and discuss the issues with
implementing numeracy across the curriculum.
CANCELLED C09 MENTORING STUDENTS IN
THE MATHS TALENT QUEST COMPETITION
Subtheme: Curriculum, Pedagogy, Wellbeing
Ruth Evans, Mentone Grammar School
(F to Year 6)
This workshop is not just for teachers who would like to
get involved with the Maths Talent Quest competition.
It also offers strategies for providing challenging and
stimulating hands-on learning experiences for junior primary
students with different levels of ability in different domains
(asynchronous development). Participants will come away
with practical strategies and resources for mentoring students
in the Maths Talent Quest, developing units of inquiry
and differentiating the curriculum. Thinking skills will be
addressed, with templates provided to assist with developing
metacognition and tracking projects.
Key takeaways:
1. Meet students where they are at. Maths Talent Quest
projects should be based on students’ interests and research
questions phrased using their words.
2. Recognise that children (especially gifted children) have
asynchronous development.
3. Scaffold for success! Use templates to support students to
go deeper with their learning and meet criteria.
