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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.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Effective Differentiation through One Good Question

Lisa discusses how she used the ACoM problem solving format with one good question to allow differentiation within her …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 28 August 2019

What do you see? How many?

Scott and Ryan use unit chats as quick and engaging ways to warm-up a maths lesson.

Community

Posted Monday, 12 August 2019

‘NXplorers’ showcases ideas for positive change

West Australian secondary students will be showcasing their ideas for change at the Perth Science Festival this August, as …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Friday, 9 August 2019

Fear Factors

Arna describes how her class lose their fear of collaborating and speaking out and how students from a range of ability …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 8 July 2019

Exploring Insights and Addressing Misconceptions

Susie explains how her confidence, ability and even appreciation of maths itself, has grown through the lessons she has run …

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Two women standing next to a bee colony filled with bees in an indoor hive.

Posted Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Scitech welcomes its new bee colony

Scitech was abuzz with a new colony of bees moving into their new home.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Wednesday, 26 June 2019

On coaching, capsicums and connectionist teaching: My journey so far…

Rachel gives a detailed account of her journey through the Alcoa Champions of Maths program, showing, through examples, the …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Discussion is Critical to Understanding

Jodie talks about the importance of discussion in her class and how it leads to deeper understanding.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Thursday, 6 June 2019

Do you make this mistake with word problems?

The vocabulary we use and how we look at language in maths problems can send really different messages to students around …

Company

Posted Tuesday, 28 May 2019

State STEM Strategy a Vital Boost for WA’s Future

The State STEM Strategy is a pathway for Western Australia to increase participation of under-represented and disadvantaged …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Bananas, pizza and pies – Where’s the problem?

Hilary gives a deeply personal account of her journey as a reflective and continually improving maths teacher.

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Reasoning, Problem Solving and Justification – A Classroom Journey