Description
Geometry is often a neglected strand of mathematics and yet Geometry - especially visualisation is a prominent part of NAPLAN testing. In this session participants will be guided through the three main aspects of Geometry:
What is It?
Where is it?
How does it move or change?
Participants will be given a set of planning documents to help them develop a whole school approach to the teaching and learning of geometry. These planning documents will be brought to life through a series of hands on tasks that involve the use of simple materials.
Participants will also receive Dr Paul Swan's "Geoboard Gems" book.
Presenters
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.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
28 May 2018 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Seminar Room (First Floor)
PL Hours : 6.00
Learning Area
- Numeracy
School Area
- Middle Primary (3-6)
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6