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Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program

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Posted Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Scitech During COVID-19

Scitech’s commitment to innovative and contemporary STEM engagement remains strong in challenging times.

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.

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Posted Monday, 3 August 2020

Learning Alongside My Students

Maths was never Rebecca Johns’ strong point, but the problem-solving and structured classroom discussions of ACoM have helped …

Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program (AMEP)

Three primary students standing next to a white board showing math problems they have written.

Posted Wednesday, 29 July 2020

Exploring a Different Way of Learning

Group problem-solving sessions have changed the way Pete Cosgrove teaches, and how his students learn, to the benefit of all.

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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 …

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 …

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