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Presented by Lyn Carter

Event Information   6 PD Hrs per day  

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Thursday March 8th, 2012
Developing Engaging Activities in Mathematics

Hands-on engaging activities are best way to involve students in mathematics. This workshop will present a variety of ideas for activities in the following areas: turning ideas into differentiated activities in all content strands (Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability); developing mathematics activities that use ITCs; using activities to diagnose student misconceptions; and developing literacy activities to complement any mathematics topic.

Please Note: Teachers will need a laptop computer with spreadsheet software.

Friday March 9th, 2012
Designing Quality Assessment in Mathematics

This workshop focuses on turning mathematics activities and investigations into assessable tasks that meet Australian curriculum requirements and challenge students at all levels. It covers the design of tasks, task sheets and assessment criteria; strategies to ensure the authenticity of student work; and tips to help students produce their best work. It also covers some principles for the design of supervised tests.

Please Note: Whilst this workshop continues the work of the previous day's workshop on developing engaging classroom activities in mathematics, it is not necessary for participants to attend both workshops.

About the Presenter

Lyn Carter has fifteen years of experience teaching
mathematics to students from primary to Year 12. She was a member of the committee that drafted the current
Queensland Mathematics B and C syllabuses and is a
Mathematics B panellist of many years experience. Before entering the teaching profession, Lyn worked in the field of statistical analysis.
Lyn has discovered, through investigation, what it means to teach problem solving, numeracy and mathematical literacy, and has successfully applied these methods in her classes.
Her work has also focused on the skills and experiences that students need to succeed in various mathematical assessment items, including NAPLAN numeracy tests and QCATs. She has researched the links between NAPLAN numeracy and literacy as part of a Masters degree and is now undertaking a PhD investigating best practice in NAPLAN numeracy preparation. In addition to running regular workshops for
practicing teachers, Lyn has taught pre-service teachers of mathematics. Lyn is currently developing several
publications in mathematics education.

Event Details

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Thursday March 8th and Friday March 9th, 2012

9.30am - 3.30pm (Reg. from 8.30am)

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Price (inc. GST)

ONE person attending ONE day: $259
SAME person attending BOTH days: $399

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