EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 30 MIN
Identifying Quality Maths Resources
from MathsTalk by AMSI Schools · host AMSI Schools
In this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources in the rapidly expanding online space. She highlights the importance of balancing problem-solving and explicit teaching and mentions her current research efforts, including a survey for Australian teachers. Cass also shares her top three maths websites, books and hands-on resources, : Please help Cass by completing her survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/QMR-survey 2024 MANSW Annual Conference 3-day event: 30 September - 2 October Twin Towns Tweed Heads Theme: Teaching for, about and through problem solving Keynote: Amie Albrecht https://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/events/category/2024-mansw-annual-conference Websites: Steve Wyborney's blog https://www.stevewyborney.com LoveMaths by Michael Minas: http://www.lovemaths.com.au OpenMiddle by Robert Kaplinsky. https://www.openmiddle.com Books: Mathematics Assessment for Learning: Rich tasks and Work Samples by Ann Downton, Rose Knight, Doug Clarke and Gerard Lewis Rosenshine's Principles in Action by Tom Sherington Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by Sunil Singh Teaching Mathematics through Story Books byt Sheila Griffin and Dr Paul Swan https://drpaulswan.com.au/shop/teaching-mathematics-through-story-books-1-f-1/ EMMaths Virtual Summit: https://www.emmaths.com.au/events Amplify Polypad: https://polypad.amplify.com/ Cass's Pattern blocks presentation: https://bit.ly/ICME-15
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In this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources in the rapidly expanding online space. She highlights the importance of balancing problem-solving and explicit teaching and mentions her current research efforts, including a survey for Australian teachers. Cass also shares her top three maths websites, books and hands-on resources, : Please help Cass by completing her survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/QMR-survey 2024 MANSW Annual Conference 3-day event: 30 September - 2 October Twin Towns Tweed Heads Theme: Teaching for, about and through problem solving Keynote: Amie Albrecht https://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/events/category/2024-mansw-annual-conference Websites: Steve Wyborney's blog https://www.stevewyborney.com LoveMaths by Michael Minas: http://www.lovemaths.com.au OpenMiddle by Robert Kaplinsky. https://www.openmiddle.com Books: Mathematics Assessment for Learning: Rich tasks and Work Samples by Ann Downton, Rose Knight, Doug Clarke and Gerard Lewis Rosenshine's Principles in Action by Tom Sherington Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by Sunil Singh Teaching Mathematics through Story Books byt Sheila Griffin and Dr Paul Swan https://drpaulswan.com.au/shop/teaching-mathematics-through-story-books-1-f-1/ EMMaths Virtual Summit: https://www.emmaths.com.au/events Amplify Polypad: https://polypad.amplify.com/ Cass's Pattern blocks presentation: https://bit.ly/ICME-15
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