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Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Makybe Rise Year 4 Primary School students solving maths problems as a group

Posted Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Growing Confidence and Competence in Maths

Year 4 Teacher and curriculum coach Katrina Westwood shares her experience with the Alcoa Champions of Maths program.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Scitech Professional Learning consultant Shyam Drury solving a maths problem with students using a whiteboard

Posted Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Welcome back to the blog!

Shyam Drury looks back on the Alcoa Champions of Maths program journey, now in its third and final year.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 22 December 2020

A Year of Success

Program coordinator Shyam Drury, reflects on the wins, wins, wins of 2020

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 22 December 2020

One Year On…Part 2

Shyam Drury revisits the original cohort of program teachers, to see how they continue to be Maths Champions

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 22 December 2020

One Year On…Part 1

Shyam Drury revisits the original cohort of program teachers, to see how they continue to be Maths Champions.

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)

A teacher showing a primary classroom a powerpoint presentation.

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

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Growing Confidence and Competence in Maths

Welcome back to the blog!

A Year of Success

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One Year On…Part 2

One Year On…Part 1

Crafting a Discussion

Is Reasoning at the Heart of Maths Proficiency?

Opening up to a Growth Mindset

A Journey of Champions

Deeper Understanding, Not Just Rote Learning

The Power of a Question

Talk It Out!

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