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Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

A young student in a red t-shirt writing on a whiteboard.

Posted Monday, 21 December 2020

Crafting a Discussion

Emily describes how to plan and facilitate a rich discussion phase with her students.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Friday, 18 December 2020

Is Reasoning at the Heart of Maths Proficiency?

During the numerous reasoning tasks Leanne’s class participated in this year, students started to use more refined logic and …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Opening up to a Growth Mindset

Danielle describes her ACoM experience as being “on a learning journey with my students, guiding them to become critical and …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Two primary student boys writing math symbols on a small whiteboard.

Posted Monday, 7 December 2020

A Journey of Champions

Karl reflects on his journey and how he can apply what he has learnt beyond the maths class.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 23 November 2020

Deeper Understanding, Not Just Rote Learning

Pete shares how his students gain a deeper understanding of maths strategy, rather than just rules to remember.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

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Posted Tuesday, 17 November 2020

The Power of a Question

‘Talk Moves’ has helped Rebecca and her students have rich discussions that makes the learning visible to everyone.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 9 November 2020

Talk It Out!

Emily has seen her students’ confidence to contribute to class discussions skyrocket over her year as a Champion of Maths

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2020

You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks!

Martin reflects on the value of focusing on the thinking process that leads to a solution.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 7 September 2020

Connected Learning

Karl sees his students transform their thinking in clear and powerful ways.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

A young girl drawing on a whiteboard with a thoughtful look.

Posted Monday, 17 August 2020

Problem Solving with Challenging Students

Emily Jansen uses the basics of problem solving to steer her challenging students on a course for success.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Three primary aged students in a classroom solving math problems on a white board.

Posted Wednesday, 12 August 2020

All Voices Find Their Place in Group Lessons

Solving problems in random groups has helped Leanne Northey’s students learn respect so that everyone can ‘have a go’.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

A young girl drawing shapes on a whiteboard whilst holding a textbook and smiling at the camera.

Posted Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Don’t be Afraid of Maths!

Danielle Dhu overcomes her fear of maths and learns that failure is just another learning opportunity.

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