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for the Australian mathematics education community

1 August 2016

reSolve trial lesson sequences

As part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry project, teachers are invited to register their interest to trial materials (F–10) in their classroom. Materials for Years 5–8 will be available from Term 3, with those for other year levels available in Term 4 and early next year.

Trialling can be two forms:

‘Light’ trialling where a lesson sequence is taught, and feedback is offered via an online form.
Intensive or 'heavy' trialling, where an Outreach Officer will observe part or all of a lesson sequence. They will de-brief with the teacher after the lesson and record more comprehensive feedback, complete an online form, and collect photos of students’ work.

For more information and to register your interest, go to http://tiny.cc/mbi-eoi-trialling.

Subscribe to reSolve newsletter

You can subscribe to the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry email newsletter by completing the form at http://tiny.cc/mbi-newsletter. The newsletter will be the main conduit for keeping the educational community updated, including the availability of new lesson sequences.

Erdos Award for David Hunt

Congratulations to David Hunt (University of NSW) who was presented with an Erdos Award at ICME-13 in Hamburg for his contribution to mathematics competitions and enrichment activities in Australia, having been involved with the University of NSW Maths Competition for Schools, the Australian Mathematical Olympiad and the Australian Mathematics Competition. More information is available at www.wfnmc.org/erdhunt.html.

National Literacy and Numeracy Week

29 August 29 – 4 September 2016

Find a variety of activities to do with your classes, including Who won it?, Which Way? and Thinkers are Winners.

Go to www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/numeracy-activities

[webinar] Building culture and capacity to enact the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics

Wednesday 3 August 2016, 4:30 pm EST
Presenter: Rob Proffitt-White

Session 1: Getting the right team – A whole school culture for mathematics and numeracy

The the first of three sessions which will communicate the key factors and prerequisites common to schools successfully implementing elements of the initiative. This session has been designed for school leaders and Mathematics HODs wanting to prioritise numeracy and problem solving.

www.aamt.edu.au/Communities/Webinars/Building-culture-and-capacity-to-enact-the-Australian-Curriculum-Mathematics

[webinar] Advocating for mathematically highly capable students (Primary years)

Tuesday 9 August 2016, 4:30 pm EST
Presenter: Linda Parish

Contrary to popular belief, students who are mathematically highly capable or gifted are not a 'privileged' group, they are simply children who learn differently and therefore may require a different type of teacher support. This session explores some of the unique learning needs of highly capable mathematics students, and suggests some important ways teachers may be able to support this learning.

www.aamt.edu.au/Communities/Webinars/Advocating-for-mathematically-highly-capable-students-Primary-years

[featured resource] Getting into the Mathematics Conversation

Portia C. Elliott, Cynthia M. Elliott Garnett (Eds)

This book was commissioned in response to teachers’ requests for help with integrating reading, writing, listening, speaking, and other communication forms into their mathematics classrooms. The result is an outstanding compendium of readings from the NCTM’s school journals, providing a rich resource for mathematics teachers at all levels of schooling.

#NCT1068 $35.00 * AAMT members: $28.00 *

www.aamt.edu.au/Webshop/Entire-catalogue/Getting-into-the-Mathematics-Conversation