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Biennial Conference 2003

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 Workshop Three

Wednesday 9th July

2:30 pm

Updated on the 24th June

The programme is now final.

3.01    

Calculus is Fun!

Vaughan Jones

Vaughan Jones worked on the Index Theorem for von Neumann algebras, continuing work begun by Connes and others. His most remarkable contribution, however, was that in the course of this work he discovered a new polynomial invariant for knots

which led to surprising connections between apparently quite different areas of mathematics.

Venue   School House    

CL      7 – 8   

Repeated        No      

3.02    

Senior Statistics (Years 11 to 13)

Jeff Witmer (Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, USA)

We will consider experimental design and data collection issues.  This will include the importance of the difference between observational studies and experiments, the use of blinding and of randomisation, and the power of blocking (pairing).

Venue   Senior Common Room    

CL      6 – 8   

Repeated        No      

3.03    

Practical implications for teachers from research on mathematical portfolios

Paul Brown (Carmel School/Curtin University, Western Australia)

A portfolio is a means of expression. The students must take a risk, collecting the work that is meaningful to them and determining the parts of it to put on show. The greatest value comes from this activity when there is a classroom environment conducive to creativity and valuing the work of the students. Research conducted in a New Zealand secondary school revealed that teachers who inspired a portfolio culture were rewarded by better student work and a more satisfying professional life.

Venue   Day House   

CL      All     

Repeated        No      

 Download the workshop handouts here.

3.04    

Activities to Help Students who have Difficulty with Language in Mathematics

Jan Wallace (Auckland College of Education)

This workshop will involve activities to help students who are struggling to achieve in mathematics due to their lack of language skills.  Participants will be involved in practical activities.

Venue   34      

CL      All     

Repeated        No      

3.05    

Maths with Stats for NCEA Level 3 and Scholarship 2004: A Hot Potato?

Mike Camden (Statistics New Zealand)

Maths with Statistics in 2004 will be a bit different. We’ll analyse what will be new in content, assessment and philosophy.  We’ll convince ourselves that the new Maths with Stats will be easier to manage than the old. We’ll try out some activities in experimental design and the analysis of pairs of variables. We’ll assess how the new Scholarship in Maths with Stats may lead us into greater levels of statistical thinking.

Documents being used in this workshop can be downloaded here. workshop305.zip

Delegates are invited to download these and familiarise themselves with their contents before attending the workshop.

Venue   Hamilton House   

CL      8       

Repeated        No      

3.06    

Graphics Calculators for Beginners

Janet Roderick (Gisborne Girls’ High School)

A beginner’s guide to using the CASIO graphical calculator in the classroom.  A range of activities from Year 9 to Year 13 will be viewed and used by participants.

[Note that a workshop with similar content will be taken by Derek Smith (2.09)]

Venue   35      

CL      5 – 8   

Repeated        No      

3.07    

Simulations in Year 10 to 12

Doug Bothwell (Takapuna Grammar School)

A look at the design of simulations and the use of simulation techniques.  Possible approaches will be considered and some resources will be provided at the workshop.  Participants will need their calculators!

Venue   36      

CL      5 – 7   

Repeated        No      

Download the workshop handouts here.

3.08    

Activities and Games in teaching Mathematics

Kris Bhatt (Rotorua Girls’ High School)

Looking for greater variety in your teaching?   Many simple activities and games that are easy to prepare and use will be demonstrated in this workshop.  These activities cover topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Venue   38      

CL      5       

Repeated        No      

3.09    

Affordable Technology for Every Classroom

Dr. Stephen Arnold (Tcubed Australia)

With the recent development of high-quality software applications for hand-held calculators in many subject areas, schools and teachers now have an alternative to costly and fragile laptop computers as a means of bringing technology to the hands of students.  These devices are no longer calculators: they are personal learning tools.  From word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to subject-specific interactive texts and information banks, this workshop describes my experience integrating these tools in an Australian school over the past 12 months.  It offers the chance for teachers to explore for themselves the possibilities that are now available for classrooms from upper primary to seniors and beyond.

Venue   40      

CL      4 – 8   

Repeated   No

3.10    Maths Faculty systems : a look at systems for HOD and Unit holders

Pip Arnold (Auckland Girls’ Grammar School)

This presentation looks at the systems we have set up within the Maths Faculty at Auckland Girls' Grammar School.  It includes teacher guides, student record keeping and tracking, resource tracking and storage, lesson planners and the storage of assessments.

Venue   40      

HOD/Unit holders        

Repeated        No      

3.11    

A new device for measuring the area of circles

Vilmos Kiraly (Waihi College)  Vilmos was an Ernest Duncan Award winner in 2002.

A presentation detailing several ways in which the formula for the area of a circle can be found.  Participants will consider how to build a device similar to the one submitted for the Ernest Duncan award in 2002.

Venue   41      

CL      4 – 6   

Repeated        No      

3.12    

Overview of the Implementation of the Numeracy Project in Secondary Schools

Alison Fagan (Massey University College of Education)

A review of the resources and methods that have worked in Year 9 classes with the emphasis on the logistics of group teaching.  A hands-on opportunity to view resources and observe the strategies involved in group teaching.

Venue   42      

CL      4 – 5   

Repeated        No      

3.13    

Mathematics of Local Government – A Royal Society Year

Jerry Lane (Mangere College)

The presenter’s examination of “The Mathematics of Local Government” had particular reference to Town Planning.  He will present his experiences and findings and outline some of the mathematics and statistics to be found in the domain of Local Government.

Venue   37      

CL      All     

Repeated        No      

3.14    

Resources for Year 9 and 10 Students with Learning Difficulties

Liz Siber (Hamilton’s Fraser High School) Ernest Duncan Award winner 2002

Students with learning difficulties often need more concrete manipulatives or special resources to help with their learning.  This workshop will allow delegates to leave with ready-to-use resources that have been proven to work with learning difficulty students.

Venue   30      

CL      3 – 5   

Repeated        No      

3.15    

Projects with Continuous Data Using Regression and Correlation

Murray Black (Auckland University of Technology)

A session taking participants through two labs.  The first covers correlation using Excel and the second examines regression using Excel.  We’ll be working with real data sets.  There will also be a focus on the relevant Level 3 Achievement Standards.  

Venue   ICT1    

CL      8       

Repeated        No      

3.16    Interactive Excel Graphs

Derek Christie (Waikato Institute of Technology)

A “how-to” workshop that explores the use of screen controls like scroll bars and spin buttons to make graphs that change and respond interactively.  Interactive graphs can be used as student activities, classroom demonstrations or research tools.  A little experience using Excel to draw graphs would be helpful but will not be necessary.   

Venue   ICT2    

CL      3 – 8   

Repeated        No      

Download workshop documents here.

3.17    Graphics Calculator on Computers

Jim Hogan (Secondary Maths Advisor – Rotorua)

A demonstration of the Graphic Calculator from http://www.pacificT.com by Ron Avitur.  This has been a freeware item on every Macintosh for ten years.  It does algebraic manipulation, 2D and 3D modelling and solves trig equations.  It is accurate, extensive and easy to use.  Come along and see for yourself.  

Venue   Library

Suite   

CL      5 – 8   

Repeated        No      

3.18    

Efofex Software – FX Stats

Graham Gracie (Riccarton High School)

This will involve hands-on use of a program that is great for analysing data, creating data sets and for use by students.  Create data sets to match any distribution you desire and then analyse and graph them appropriately.

Venue   Art Suite       

CL      All     

Repeated        No      

Download workshop documents here.

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