Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 94
SESSION F: Friday, 12.10pm-1.10pm (cont.)
F24 LESSON ACTIVITIES FOR 9-10
ALGORITHMIC THINKING REFERENCING
MATHEMATICS 2.0
Subtheme: Curriculum
Georgia Gouros, The Centre for Higher Education
Studies (CHES)
(Year 9 to 10)
This session will explore several lesson activities ideas for the
9-10 mathematics classroom with the goal of developing
students’ algorithmic thinking referencing the new Victorian
Curriculum Mathematics 2.0. The sample lesson activities
presented will have a focus on using engaging games and
logic puzzles to develop student understanding of matrices
and networks. The goals of the sample lessons presented are
to facilitate the requirements of the new Victorian Curriculum
in developing students’ learning to implement algorithms that
use data structures using pseudocode or a general-purpose
coding language.
Key takeaways:
1. Suggested sample lessons and activities for developing
algorithmic thinking in the 9-10 maths classroom will be
provided to teachers.
2. Teachers will explore and discuss the new changes around
developing algorithmic thinking in students in the Victorian
Maths Curriculum for 9-10.
Remember: Text based coding using Python3/Trinket in
browser online www.trinket.io/python3 - block based coding
using Snap! from online at https://snap.berkeley.edu.
F25 GETTING INTO THE SWING OF THINGS
WITH TRIGONOMETRY
Key takeaways:
1. Triangles are everywhere.
2. Novelty helps make things memorable.
3. Story telling helps make things meaningful.
F26 NAÏVE BAYES – FROM SPAM DETECTION
TO SORTING HAT
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Echo Gu, Lauriston Girls’ School
(Year 9 to Year 12)
Naïve Bayes classifier is a simple and efficient machine
learning algorithm that builds on the knowledge of
conditional probability. A teaching sequence is designed
to facilitate the transition from probability theories in
Mathematics to classification tasks in data science. It was
implemented and refined in a classroom setting. Students’
insights and responses are discussed to illustrate that the
content is accessible for secondary mathematics students as
a stepping stone into the world of data science. When new
information is used to update prior beliefs, students can gain
experience in this discipline, transferring data into knowledge.
Key takeaways:
1. A teaching sequence that introduces a classification
algorithm to senior secondary students in an engaging way.
2. A knowledge and technology themed TOK activity for IB
DP schools.
Remember: Prior knowledge: conditional probability and
a basic familiarity with the Harry Potter series. There is no
coding in this session.
Subtheme: Technology
Shelley Pendlebury, John Paul College, Peter Fox,
Texas Instruments
(Year 9 to Year 12)
A dynamic unit circle, modelling motion and a pig stampede,
in this session we’re covering all things Trigonometry and
Pigonometry. A sprinkle of General, a large dose of Methods
and a touch of Specialist, we’re tackling trigonometry from
every angle. You will need a TI-Nspire calculator, a pen and
a sense of humour. Come along and engage in a range of
activities, collect some ready-made resources and loads of
inspiration, including extracts from ‘The Love Triangle’.
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F27 HOW TO HELP STUDENTS VISUALISE
TRANSFORMATIONS USING TECHNOLOGY
Subtheme: Technology
Narcisa Corcaci and Tran Trinh, Suzanne Cory
High School
(Year 9 to Year 12)
This workshop presents pedagogical approaches that
will support teachers effectively unpack the concept
of transformations and prepare meaningful activities.
Through interactive demonstrations, using visual aids
