Description
In order to solve problems in mathematics, students need to use all four Proficiency Strands (Understanding, Fluency, Problem-Solving and Reasoning) in concert. Using Polya’s Four Step Problem-Solving Process, participants will engage with a range of problem-solving strategies.
Literacy has an impact on a person’s ability to understand a problem and to describe how you solved the problem (reasoning). Developing vocabulary skills will be the major mathematical literacy focus. The literacies of Graphics and Symbols will also be explored.
The workshop will address the comprehension of word problems through cooperative learning. Practical suggestions for embedding literacy within the school numeracy plan will be provided.
Presenters
David Dunstan (AISWA Staff)
Coordinator | Numeracy
David has worked with AISWA for 15 years as a Numeracy Consultant. He taught mathematics to rural students in WA for 28 years. David regularly presents at state and national conferences, and delivers ‘hands-on’ workshops, which includes, “A Whole School Approach to Teaching Place Value” and “Using Cards and Counters to Link the Proficiencies”. In collaboration with Dr Paul Swan, David has co-authored many books, which includes the “Check the Clues” series, “My Word Book: Mathematics” and the 2024 published, “Mathematics Games with School Friendly Cards Book 3”.
Dr Paul Swan
Dr Paul Swan has many years of experience having taught at the primary secondary and tertiary level. He has written many books and games and created resources to help support teachers and the teaching of mathematics. His website www.drpaulswan.com.au contains many further support materials, many which are free.
He is the recipient of many awards, the most recent being for the development and publishing of Bond Blocks. Recently he has developed video PL courses and offers live and pre-recorded video PL as well as face to face PL.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
26 Feb 2019 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.00
Event Segment
Date / Time
27 Feb 2019 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.00
Learning Area
- Numeracy
School Area
- Middle Primary (3-6)
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6