Engaging in Problem Solving and Reasoning Tasks - Teaching with tasks for effective maths learning

PL # 11551

  • Starting on 12 Jun 2018
  • Cancellation permitted until 08 Jun 2018
  • Event registrations closed on 08 Jun 2018

Delivery Format :

Event registration is Closed

Description

This workshop promotes Mathematical Reasoning and Fluency through Problem Solving tasks that have been successfully used in classrooms. 

By using tasks, students can make connections, work collaboratively and 'talk' mathematics. These are essential practices for developing student Understanding.

Each participant receives a copy of Engaging Maths: 25 Favourite Lessons and Mathematics Assessment for Learning: Rich Tasks and Work Samples. Valued at $110.00

Presenters

David Dunstan (AISWA Staff)

Coordinator | Numeracy

David Dunstan <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

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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Event Segment

Date / Time

12 Jun 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 6.00

Learning Area

  • Numeracy

School Area

  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6

Event Contact

AITSL Standards