20250730 MAV25 synopsis - Flipbook - Page 109
this funny, reflective session, David shares what he learned
from stepping away: the difference between a classroom
that survives and one that thrives. What gives a lesson that
irresistible ‘buzz’? What classroom practices look great but
don’t work — and which quiet choices make all the difference?
David takes aim at tired teaching debates, shines a light on
what really matters, and offers honest insights into what’s
worked (and what’s flopped) since returning. Part memoir,
part practical reflection, this is a session for anyone who’s ever
wondered: what makes a maths classroom really hum?
Key takeaways:
1. With a focus on purposeful planning and inclusive
pedagogy, this session will offer concrete examples and
collaborative discussion to improve our capacity to support,
stretch and challenge all learners in mathematics.
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Key takeaways:
1. Recognise the subtle signs of a thriving maths classroom
beyond engagement gimmicks.
2. Reflect on what really works (and what doesn’t) by
exploring honest, lived experiences from both inside and
outside the classroom.
3. Gain fresh perspective on teaching debates by shifting
focus to what helps students genuinely connect and grow.
F28 DIFFERENTIATE OR SCAFFOLD AND
EXTEND?
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Ellie Drayton, Victorian Mathematics Ambassador, Hume
Central Secondary College
(Year 7 to Year 12)
Our mathematics classes consist of wonderfully diverse
students, which can be challenging when considering how
best to support all leaners. Should teachers differentiate, or
focus on scaffolding and extending?
Using the Victorian Lesson Plans as a practical framework,
this session unpacks how scaffolding and extending - through
targeted prompts – differs from traditional notions of
differentiation and how they can be more responsive and
sustainable in practice.
We will explore planning strategies that consider learning
progressions, break down concepts into ‘atoms’ and maintain
high expectations, whilst acknowledging the real challenges
of mixed ability classes (which is every class!).
F29 FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES,
MICRO-CREDENTIALS, VIDEOS AND GAMES
This is a commercial presentation
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Damian Nicholson, Financial Basics Foundation
(Year 7 to Year 12)
Financial Basics Foundation provides free on-demand
resources and services designed to support teachers and help
students develop financial life skills.
This session will focus on free tools for student engagement
with and understanding of ‘real-life’ financial concepts and
contexts covered in mathematics. The session spotlight will
be on the freshly launched Cashed Up, on-demand, engaging
online short courses with financial literacy micro-credentials
led by the classroom teacher.
It will also showcase the updated ESSI Money Game and the
new animated MoneyIQ financial education video series.
ESSI Money is a free, award-winning, interactive online game
delivered in an innovative app-based environment.
MoneyIQ is a collection of bite-sized animated videos.
It’s been designed to help teens deal confidently with the
financial decisions and responsibilities that come with learning
to manage their own money and establishing their financial
independence.
All resources are free and mapped to the Australian
Curriculum.
Key takeaways:
1. Free financial literacy education resources that you can use
in your next lesson.
2. Free financial literacy training courses for your students,
featuring micro-credentials.
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