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New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers

Biennial Conference 2003

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Workshop Five

Thursday 10th July

2:30 pm

Updated on the 24th June

The programme is now final.

5.01

Using Technology in the Maths classroom. (Years 1 to 13)

Charles Lovitt

In the foreseeable future we will be besieged by software providers all claiming that their 'product' is the best thing since sliced bread. How can we develop some shared criteria to help us discriminate between quality and mediocrity? A range of illustrations selected for this purpose will be discussed.

Venue Senior Common Room

CL All

Repeated No

5.02

Teaching and Learning about Decimal Notation

Kaye Stacey

This workshop and discussion session will look at some of the common and uncommon ideas that students have about the meaning of decimal numbers, and explaining the origin of some of these ideas. The advantages and disadvantages of various models and concrete materials will be discussed, along with some sample lessons and short activities.

Venue Hamilton House

CL 3 – 5

Repeated Fri 9.45 am 7.03

5.03

Statistical Data Exploration at Curriculum Level 4

Jeff Witmer

In this workshop we will explore the power of graphics and exploratory data analysis. Proper presentation of data in tables and in graphs can reveal a great deal of information in a limited space. Learning how to make and also how to read such graphics are skills that every student should acquire.

Venue School House

CL 4

Repeated No

5.04

Fun with Numbers (Years 6 to 9)

Allen Cant (Putaruru High School)

Learn how to get your students to practice basic number skills and enjoy their mathematics at the same time. A variety of ideas from many sources will be presented, developed and adapted to help make mathematics fun. Suitable for any classes from yr 5 / 6 to yr 9/ 10. This is a hands-on workshop where you will experience this fun.

Venue 34

CL 3 – 5

Repeated No

Download workshop documents here

5.05

Pearson Educational

Charlotte Wilkinson (Pearson Educational)

Abstract unavailable at the time of printing

Venue 29

Repeated No

5.06

A Mathematical Mystery Tour

Brian Law (Christchurch College of Education)

Roll up for this hands-on workshop based on Year 9 and 10 starters and investigations. The activities are easily accessible so that all students can get started but they can also be developed in a variety of ways to suit all ability levels.

Venue 36

CL 5

Repeated No

Download workshop documents here.

Workshop 5.06 Brian Law (doc)
Workshop 5.06 Brian Law (pdf)

5.07

Year 9 and 10 Reporting and Assessment Methodology

Rob Shirley (Melville High School)

From the 2003 ERO Evaluation of Melville High School; “Assessment in the mathematics department contains all the key elements of current effective assessment practice. These include: learning expectations derived from the NZCF; standards based assessment tools; reporting student achievement against national levels; multi level testing; and reassessment opportunities.” A great chance to hear about the assessment procedures in one secondary school. Venue 38

CL 5

Repeated No

5.08

Mental Computation: Giving students options!

James Burnett (ORIGO Professional Development, Queensland Australia)

The focus on paper-and-pencil computation in school mathematics has meant that students often apply a standard written algorithm when it is far easier, quicker and more appropriate to do the computation mentally. This session will examine the rationale for the emphasis on mental computation. It will provide a range of activities and strategies to help teachers develop both the number sense of their students as well as the ability to calculate mentally using all four operations.

Venue 40

Repeated No

5.09

Using Fictional and Non-Fictional Texts in Maths Programmes

Rupert Alchin (Learning Media Ltd)

The presentation will highlight the Ministry of Education’s Connected Series as an example of a mixed-genre mathematics resource for students. Examples from the series will be discussed in detail with a focus on how to best use the varied items in the classroom. The examples cover a variety of genres and a range of strands from the MINZC.

Venue 28

CL All

Repeated No

5.10

Achieving Better Results in NCEA and Bursary with Graphics Calculators

Derek Smith (Hutt International Boys’ School)

Using the CASIO graphical calculator a range of Level 1, 2 and 3 Achievement Standards will be reviewed. This will provide a demonstration of why the graphical calculator is more important than ever as an aid to student achievement.

Venue 37

CL 6 – 8

Repeated No

5.11

Boxcars: Interactive Games

Jan Shanhun

A workshop using “Stratedice”, magical multi-sided dice and 0-12 cards to empower you with mathematical techniques, strategies, tricks and tips to develop processing skills in enthusiastic learners!

Venue 41

CL 2 - 5

Repeated No

5.12

Issues of Numeracy in the High School Setting

Lyn Jones (Cashmere High School)

The workshop will cover how the Cashmere High School maths department has introduced changes in the way we assess, record and track the progress of junior students in response to the National achievement guidelines and also how we have addressed issues of numeracy in our school. Material will be available on disc for participants to purchase.

Venue 42

CL 4 - 5

Repeated No

5.13

Teaching Practice: Issues for Secondary Student Teachers and Associate Teachers

Steve French (Christchurch College of Education)

An opportunity for associate teachers and providers to chew through some of the current issues relating to teaching practice placements. The facilitator is a Mathematics Education lecturer with current responsibility as Secondary Teaching Practice Coordinator. How can providers better prepare secondary mathematics teachers for their teaching practice and how can associate teachers best provide learning opportunities for student teachers?

Venue 35

CL 5 – 8

Repeated No

5.14

Exploring www.nzmaths.co.nz

Derek Holton and Gill Thomas (University of Otago)

A hands-on workshop where participants can explore the site and see first hand the range of activities it covers. There will also be a discussion on the likely future developments to the site. This workshop is largely for primary and junior secondary teachers.

Venue ICT1

CL All

Repeated No

5.15

The asΠle Project (Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning)

Earl Irving (University of Auckland)

AsTTle is a Ministry funded assessment tool, designed specifically to fit the NZ Curriculum. It is available in Mathematics, Pangarau, Reading, Writing, Panui and Tuhituhi, and currently covers Levels 2 to 4 of the curriculum. Mathematics and Pangarau Levels 5 and 6 will be added in a new version in 2004. The tool is provided on a CD free of charge to schools, through Learning Media (or the Assessment to Learn providers). This workshop will demonstrate the Mathematics testing function, covering the design, test item selection, and reporting.

Venue ICT2

CL 2 – 6

Repeated No

5.16

New workshop announced.
Raising Maori Students' Achievement in Maths.

Una Byrne - Greymouth High School.

The Greymouth High School Maths Department and the Te Kauhua Project would like to share their experiences with interested schools and teachers on how to raise Maori students' achievement in maths.A page containing details of this project can be found at the other end of this link.

Venue Room 30

Repeated No

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