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Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Three primary school children writing on a white board and discussing mathematics.

Posted Friday, 24 July 2020

The Importance of Asking Why?

Recognising the difference between being a facilitator for learning, rather than simply a provider of solutions, has provided …

Community

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Posted Friday, 19 June 2020

Take 2 STEM subjects to prepare for the future workforce

The State Government has launched Take 2 STEM to encourage secondary students to study two STEM subjects and prepare …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Champions of Maths: Ready to Launch, Explore and Discuss in 2020!

Shyam Drury shares his first insights as the new cohort of Champions kick off in 2020

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Thursday, 19 December 2019

These methods get results!

Coordinator of the program, Shyam Drury, reviews the outcomes of the program’s first year including extraordinary student …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 18 December 2019

Confident Teachers and Inventive Students Break Free from Traditional Maths Practice

Over in Portland, Victoria, the Alcoa Portland Maths Network has been steadily building. With support from Shyam Drury and …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 16 December 2019

A Year of Maths Events, Experiences and Expertise!

As part of the Champions of Maths journey, the teachers were invited to present their learnings and progress to parents, …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Friday, 13 December 2019

Thinking Like a Mathematician – Patterns and Growth

Over the year Arnalise de Robillard has improved her ability to plan, implement the ‘pre-lesson’ phase and anticipate how her …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Thursday, 14 November 2019

Accountability

Susie celebrates the end of her journey with Champions of Maths, and devises a great plan to keep going! Not the least, to …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Thursday, 31 October 2019

Breaking the fear of speaking in class and getting the answer wrong

Jodie uses warm-up activities to encourage her class to speak up and join in with class discussions.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 14 October 2019

Lessons Learnt and the Value of Sharing

Kate reflects on the importance of taking little steps to introduce powerful new methods, and how sharing and discussing with …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Primary Aged Students Tackling University Level Concepts!

By applying a process of reasoning, analysis and logic, a group of students work through abstract mathematical ideas and …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 16 September 2019

Reasoning, Problem Solving and Justification – A Classroom Journey

Hilary shows how her students have developed the skills and enjoyment of reasoning, problem solving and justification.

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Take 2 STEM subjects to prepare for the future workforce

Champions of Maths: Ready to Launch, Explore and Discuss in 2020!

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These methods get results!

Confident Teachers and Inventive Students Break Free from Traditional Maths Practice

A Year of Maths Events, Experiences and Expertise!

Thinking Like a Mathematician – Patterns and Growth

Accountability

Breaking the fear of speaking in class and getting the answer wrong

Lessons Learnt and the Value of Sharing

Primary Aged Students Tackling University Level Concepts!

Reasoning, Problem Solving and Justification – A Classroom Journey

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