Description
Developing a Whole School Approach to Problem Solving especially solving Maths Word Problems
In this two day course participants will be given a range of support documents for developing a coherent approach to problem solving in mathematics. A particular focus will be on the literacies required to cope with solving word problems. Practical advice and 'hands-on' support materials will be provided to get a school going on the path to a coherent approach to problem solving across the school. Some reference will be made to NAPLAN as a source of word problems. Schools are encouraged to send along more than one staff member so plans for implementing a school-wide approach can be formulated.
Presenters
David Dunstan (AISWA Staff)
Coordinator | Numeracy
David has worked with AISWA for 15 years as a Numeracy Consultant. He taught mathematics to rural students in WA for 28 years. David regularly presents at state and national conferences, and delivers ‘hands-on’ workshops, which includes, “A Whole School Approach to Teaching Place Value” and “Using Cards and Counters to Link the Proficiencies”. In collaboration with Dr Paul Swan, David has co-authored many books, which includes the “Check the Clues” series, “My Word Book: Mathematics” and the 2024 published, “Mathematics Games with School Friendly Cards Book 3”.
Dr Paul Swan
Dr Paul Swan has many years of experience having taught at the primary secondary and tertiary level. He has written many books and games and created resources to help support teachers and the teaching of mathematics. His website www.drpaulswan.com.au contains many further support materials, many which are free.
He is the recipient of many awards, the most recent being for the development and publishing of Bond Blocks. Recently he has developed video PL courses and offers live and pre-recorded video PL as well as face to face PL.
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
7 Aug 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.00
Event Segment
Date / Time
8 Aug 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.00
Learning Area
- Numeracy
School Area
- Middle Primary (3-6)
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6