Description
This workshop uses Polya's four - step process as the foundation for adopting a whole school approach to problem solving in mathematics A range of problem-solving tasks, with an emphasis for years 4 to 6, will be work-shopped, and these tasks will incorporate reasoning and fluency skills that will assist in developing the students' mathematical understandings.
Each participant will receive a problem-solving book.
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”.
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Segments
Developing a Whole School Approach to Problem Solving in Mathematics
Date / Time
21 Aug 2023 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.00
Learning Area
- Mathematics
- Numeracy
School Area
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6
- Year 7
- Year 8