Presenter:
Anita Chin A conceptual understanding of whole numbers in the early years provides a foundation for algebraic thinking and working mathematically with fractions and decimals in the middle years. However, many students use inefficient strategies or rote learnt procedures for computation and lack the prerequisite skills for learning number concepts in later years. With the Australian Curriculum encouraging a depth of understanding and an interconnectedness of mathematical concepts, this hands-on workshop will examine teaching and learning sequences for connecting number concepts and algebraic thinking in a mixed ability classroom. Participants will engage with key models and activities using a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to develop students' ability to communicate using conceptual and mathematical language in both verbal and written forms. Strategies for increasing student engagement and practical ideas for implementing concrete materials will be modelled. Black line masters provided.
What to bring:BOSNSW (2002) Mathematics 7-10 Syllabus. BOSNSW (2003) Mathematics K-6 Sample Units of Work.
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  | Anita was fantastic. The information was very helpful and the way she delivered the course was engaging. |
| The games which included reflective learning were clever. Loved use of the 100+ dice board and the fraction ideas with the 10 frames...very powerful and meaningful. Differentiated learning ideas are great for our mixed yr8s. |
| Time passed quickly - very engaging. Lots of fun activities. Really useful suggestions. |
| An enthusiastic and motivational day which gave me so many ideas to try and implement. |
| Good visual presentation with concrete materials. |
| Really engaging |
| There is enough material here for a two day course. |
| Loved the enthusiasm! Looking forward to getting started! |
| Concrete practical examples to use. |
| Great ways of adopting simple but effective activities for struggling students using basic operations. |
| Lots of trucks and strategies that I didn't know of. Definitely will use for my classes and my children. |
| Presenter was great and engaging activities that can help fill the gaps and can be certainly incorporated in class. Not too time consuming. Very much worth it. Very engaging. |
| Lots of practical ideas. Love the classroom 'Whiteboards'. |
| Presenter was great and engaging activities that can help fill the gaps and can be certainly incorporated in class. Not too time consuming. Very much worth it. Very engaging. |
| Lots of practical ideas. Love the classroom 'Whiteboard'. |
| Presenter extremely enthusiastic and inspiring. |
| Enjoyed practical activities and blackline masters - very useful. Engaging presenter. |
| Getting to actually do the activities was very helpful. |
| Excellent resources and ideas for struggling students. |
| Lots of stimulating challenges about the stage 1/2/3 course leading into stage 4. |
| Grat ideas strategies adn resources. |
| Very interesting. |
  | Very hands on approach, good resources. Anita presented well and enthusiastically. Her experience came though in presenting; lots of good tips for inexperienced teachers as well. |
| Good to get an ideas of how Maths is being taught in primary schools, and also for some practical strategies to improve the learning for struggling students. |
| Great presentation, really enthusiastic. |
| I was hoping for more (much more) resources and IT sources/ software. |
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