Upcoming Professional Learning

How important is multiplicative thinking?
Children who do not think multiplicatively do not generally progress beyond middle primary mathematics.

This new APSMO Inc professional learning course will showcase a range of strategies for teaching problem solving in mathematics.
Designed for those teaching Kindergarten to Year 2, this course will address commonly held myths about mathematics and early learners, outline the reciprocal link between teacher enthusiasm and teaching quality, and promote problem solving for young learners as an effective strategy for mathematical engagement and success.

The aim of the workshop is to help the participants design assessment tasks related to key focal points in student’s learning of fractions.

Snakes and ladders is not a great mathematics game until you tweak it!

Snakes and ladders is not a great mathematics game until you tweak it!

How important is multiplicative thinking?
Children who do not think multiplicatively do not generally progress beyond middle primary mathematics.

A Tierney Kennedy course, presented by Paula McMahon.
In maths, some strategies can take us a long way.
They are flexible and adaptable, can be used for multiple concepts and help students to retain ideas.
This single day course will introduce you to 9 strategies that can be used to teach the vast majority of concepts in maths up to Year 10 level without memorising formulas.

Lightning cards are unique in that they support students to create strategies for multiplication facts.

At the 2022 WA Annual Conference Peter Liljedahl shared some of his research about building thinking mathematics classrooms.

With the AFL finals fast approaching we will explore several mathematics games based on the game.