Transforming numeracy in the middle years

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This one day workshop combines the two workshops:

Transforming Numeracy in the Middle Years – Tape Diagrams
Transforming Numeracy in the Middle Years – Working Mathematically with Patterns in Number.

Year 8 students using tape diagrams Year 6 students problem solving Year 8 students problem solving using tape diagrams

Workshop sessions will include an:

introduction to tape diagrams. A tape diagram offers students a thinking tool to visually represent a mathematical problem and transform the words into an appropriate numerical operation
analysis of lessons that investigate patterns in number
overview of Newman’s error analysis
overview of the Lesson study model.

NSWIT Course Code: 151CUK058

NSWIT Standards

Standard addressed by course	Brief description of course content and how it addresses the Element and/or Standard
1.2.3	Participants use their knowledge of the NSW Mathematics syllabus and Newman’s error analysis to design and implement lessons that assist students to engage more deeply with word problems in familiar contexts.
3.2.4	Tape diagrams provide a structure for students to analyse and solve word problems and assist them to move through the comprehension and transformation stages identified by Newman’s error analysis.
4.2.2	Use questions and classroom discussion effectively to probe students’ understanding of the content.
6.2.1	Reflect critically on teaching and learning practice to enhance student learning outcomes.

Teachers who wish to register for this workshop need to be approved by the Principal to attend.

This workshop is available to NSW DET teachers only.

Registrations close five working days before the scheduled workshop.

Workshop registration

All registrations are online. To register for this workshop follow this link http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/prolearn09/secondary.htm

Once registration is completed, participants will receive workshop confirmation, details of the venue and an agenda for the workshop.

A registration fee of $110 per day (incl. GST) for government schools will be charged for each participant. This fee includes morning tea and lunch and all workshop materials.

Time: 9am – 3:30pm

For further information contact:
Name: Bernard Tola                                 Ray MacArthur
Ph: (02) 9886 7427                                 (02) 9886 7497
Email: bernard.tola@det.nsw.edu.au           ray.macarthur@det.nsw.edu.au

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Transforming numeracy in the middle years