| Pricing | Normal |
|---|---|
| For Members | $80 |
| For Catholic Members | $100 |
| For Non-Members | $120 |
Registrations open to
- AISWA Member Schools (non-CEO)
- Catholic Member Schools
- Non-Members
Description
Many teachers spend time at school the week before
These sessions will be run by Dr Paul Swan and AISWA maths consultants. These two sessions will be both practical and entertaining.
Each of these sessions will include:
- Lesson starters – ideas to get your maths lesson off to a flying start
- A range of simple, yet effective games to add to your repertoire
- Making the most of materials, such as dice
- Some planning and assessment ideas
- A showbag of goodies and freebies
Presenters
David Dunstan (AISWA Staff)
Numeracy Coordinator
David is the AISWA Numeracy Coordinator and has worked with AISWA for nine years. He taught mathematics to rural students in WA for 28 years. David delivers ‘hands-on’ workshops, which include' "Engaging in Problem Solving and Reasoning Tasks", "A Whole School Approach to Problem Solving and Word Problems" and "Check the Clues Cooperative Problem Solving". He is a regular presenter at national mathematics conferences. David is a co-author of the “Check the Clues” series and "Playing with Place Value". In his most recent collaboration with Dr Paul Swan, the “My Word Book: Mathematics” was published in 2018.
Dr Paul Swan
Dr Paul Swan has taught mathematics in both primary and secondary schools and worked as a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics Education at Edith Cowan University in Australia for 18 years.
He has written over 50 books, authored numerous journal articles and created many types of mathematics games – board, card and digital. He currently designs mathematics manipulative materials and supports schools looking to improve the teaching of mathematics in both schools and across whole school systems (State, Catholic and Independent).
He has received numerous awards, including an Honorary Fellowship of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) for his work with School Leaders. For his contribution to Mathematics Education in his home state of Western Australia he was awarded an Honorary Life Membership by the Mathematics Association of Western Australia. He regularly speaks on a variety of topics, particularly in early childhood and primary (elementary education). He received his PhD in 2002 for his study of the computational choices made by 10 - 12 year old students. He currently continues to write and develop materials that may be found on his website www.drpaulswan.com.au as well as acting as a private consultant and professional learning provider to schools.
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Date / Time
21/01/2021Starts: 08:45
Finishes: 11:45
Address
AISWA Training Room Suite 6A (First Floor)Parking
Parking bays are available on Walters Drive (max. fee is $5.00 p/day). Alternatively, public transport is available via train & bus: Joondalup Line – Stop at Glendalough Station. Bus transfers: Bus no. 407, Bus stop: 25350Learning Area
- Mathematics
- Numeracy
School Area
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3