Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 89
new curriculum to transform the way mathematics is taught.
You will leave this session armed with practical ideas drawn
from real classrooms of how to bring the new curriculum to
life at your school.
Key takeaways:
1. How you can use the new version of the maths curriculum
as an opportunity to improve the way that maths is being
taught at your school.
FULL F14 THE PROBLEM WITH WORDED
PROBLEMS IS THE WORDS!
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Antje Leigh-Lancaster, Leigh-Lancaster Consulting,
Kris Westcott, Sackville Street Public School
(F to Year 8)
This session will explore how 2-step worded problems can be
tackled using a ‘numberless’ approach, where the numbers
are removed, and the text adapted to help students focus
on the ‘essence’ of the problem. We will show how teachers
can use Newman’s interviews to triage breakdowns and then
implement Number less word problems to decompose a
worded problem into a series of simpler statements designed
to progressively reveal the mathematical relationships within
the problem. Removing the numbers enables teachers to
draw students into a conversation by asking questions such as:
•
What is going on in the problem?
•
What do we know about the quantities and relationships
in the problem even though there are no numbers?
•
What is the question asking us to find out?
This will be a practical, hands-on workshop, where you’ll have
the opportunity to learn and apply the approach to several
2-step worded problems.
Key takeaways:
F15 EMPOWERING EDUCATORS WITH
GENAI: FUTURE PROOFING STUDENT
LEARNING
Subtheme: Technology
Luke Clift, Kardinia International College
(Year 5 to Year 12)
How can Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) help
educators future-proof their classrooms? This presentation
will explore how this transformational technology can
empower mathematics educators to improve student learning
outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies
for integrating GenAI into mathematics planning, classroom
activities, and post-lesson reinforcement. The session will
cover how to use GenAI to create dynamic mathematics
lesson plans, facilitate engaging and interactive classroom
experiences, and provide personalised support to solidify
students’ mathematical knowledge and understanding.
This will be an interactive and collegial session, fostering
collaboration and shared learning. By focusing on the
before, during and after phases of classroom instruction, this
presentation aims to equip mathematics educators with the
tools to effectively harness GenAI, ensuring that all students,
including those from diverse backgrounds, can excel in a
future-focused educational environment. Join me to discover
how GenAI can be a catalyst for improved teaching practices
and enhanced student learning.
Key takeaways:
1. Practical strategies: learn to meaningfully integrate
GenAIinto mathematics lesson planning, classroom activities,
and post-lesson reinforcement.
2. Interactive Learning: engage in rich collegial discussions
and collaborative learning regarding best practices with
GenAI.
3. Personalised support: discover how to use GenAIto
provide tailored support for diverse student needs.
Remember: Laptop.
1. An understanding of the practical application of error
analysis interviews.
2. An understanding of the numberless word problem solving
approach.
3. Practical experience with applying the approach.
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