Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 79
E13 BOOSTING ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL
SKILLS THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING
(COMMERCIAL PRESENTATION)
Key takeaways:
1. Mathematical vocabulary is a foreign language, and we
need to explicitly teach it.
Subtheme: Curriculum
2. Exploring root words empowers our students.
Joanna Tutos, The Education Advantage
(Year 5 to Year 8)
3. There are several quick, easy ways to embed language
instruction into our maths classrooms.
Humans naturally thrive when reasoning and learning from
each other, and this approach can be particularly effective
in the mathematics classroom, where students bring diverse
learning styles, skills, and ability levels. Encouraged by their
peers, students become more engaged in activities, leading to
more efficient learning and enhanced social interaction skills.
By fostering a collaborative environment, students not only
achieve academic success but also develop critical social skills,
preparing them for future interactions both inside and outside
the classroom. This session explores practical ideas for group
collaboration, presenting learning activities and resources that
promote teamwork while recognising individual efforts. Join
us as we delve into strategies for an effective collaborative
learning.
Key takeaways:
1. Collaborative learning emphasises the importance of
working together toward a shared goal while acknowledging
individual contributions and achievements.
2. Achieving a goal as part of a team is a rewarding
experience.
3. The ability to work in a team is a powerful predictor for
success in the workplace.
E14 LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF MATHS:
UNLOCKING TRUTHS THOUGH WORD
ORIGINS
FULL E15 AI AND LESSON PLANNING: HELP
OR HINDRANCE?
Subtheme: Technology
Scott Cameron and Carmel Mesiti, The University of
Melbourne
(Year 3 to Year 12)
Do you want to learn more about how Generative Artificial
Intelligence (GenAI) can be a helpful tool for lesson
planning? Teachers draw on considerable expertise as they
work to prepare teaching and learning materials for their
classes. The recent launch of GenAI technologies raises the
question ‘how can GenAI support teachers in the challenging
work of lesson planning?’ This presentation explores the use
of a GenAI tool, ChatGPT, to assist teachers in creating
lesson plans. We will share a research-informed prompt
and our analysis of GenAI developed lesson plans for the
teaching of division of fractions. Our analysis of these GenAI
developed lesson plans revealed that while they effectively
identified key content areas, they lacked the detailed
instructional practices needed for meaningful teaching. Join
us to discuss how AI can be a helpful tool in lesson planning
and where it currently falls short.
Key takeaways:
1. Develop skills for writing prompts for GenAI tools.
Subtheme: Pedagogy
2. Consider efficiency of using GenAI tools for lesson
planning.
Emily Peterson, Mathematical Association of Tasmania
(Year 5 to Year 10)
3. Develop criteria for analysing GenAI lesson plans.
For our students, learning maths can feel like learning a
foreign language. Why exactly is mathematical vocabulary so
baffling? Because it’s drawn from multiple ancient languages.
Never fear! There’s a lot that you can do to empower your
students as they learn the language of mathematics. For
example, unpacking the word ‘square’ and it’s Latin root
‘quadrare’ will empower your students to better understand
quadrilaterals and quadratics later on in their studies.
Remember: You may wish to have an access to a GenAI tool
for this session (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft
Copilot, etc).
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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