20250730 MAV25 synopsis - Flipbook - Page 51
1. Develop strategies to use GenAI purposefully and
effectively.
A13 CONFIDENCE, CURIOSITY AND
CREATIVITY IN THE MATHEMATICS
CLASSROOM WITH MATHS MATE!
2. Understand the features of an effective prompt.
This is a commercial presentation
3. Develop prompts using a research informed framework.
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Key takeaways:
Joanna Tutos, The Educational Advantage
(Year 7 to Year 8)
A12 PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
WHEN SELECTING MATHEMATICS TASKS
TO OPTIMISE STUDENT LEARNING IN
MATHEMATICS
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Aylie Davidson, Deakin University
(Year 3 to Year 8)
A critical aspect of planning is selecting tasks we will use to
teach. Purposeful task selection is important because ‘…it is
through tasks, more than in any other way, that opportunities
to learn [mathematics] are made available to the students’
(Anthony & Walshaw, 2009, p. 96). Using fractions as a
context, participants will use the Task Analysis Guide (Smith &
Stein, 1998) to examine a range of task types that each offer
different opportunities for students learning. Participants will
also discuss key planning considerations including: identifying
a clear mathematical and pedagogical focus, the role of
explicit teaching, building relational understanding, formative
assessment, and appropriate supports for managing the
mathematical, cognitive, and relational aspects of the task.
Key takeaways:
1. Identifying a clear mathematical and pedagogical focus is
critical when planning tasks.
2. The Task Analysis Guide is a useful tool to discern high
quality tasks.
As the Maths Mate Program celebrates 30 years of
empowering millions of students, we reflect on our
commitment to nurturing confidence, fluency and a love
of mathematics. In this session, we explore the Year 7 and
8 Maths Mate Textbooks, crafted by our team of expert
educators to inspire curiosity and creativity. Featuring games,
puzzles and rich, hands-on activities, these resources aim to
move learners beyond screens into collaborative, engaging
exploration. Join us as we share practical strategies to
create vibrant, student-centered learning environments—
and continue building generations of confident, curious,
and creative mathematical thinkers who truly thrive in
mathematics. Join the party, with give-aways and special
offers for the Maths Mate resources.
Key takeaways:
1. Curiosity: Maths Mate Textbooks are bringing maths to life
through intentional fun.
2. Confidence: To thrive in the age of Artificial Intelligence,
students need to be equipped to solve novel problems.
3. Creativity: Adding hundreds of starters, rich activities,
games and puzzles to stimulate students’ creative and critical
thinking skills
Remember:
For this session you will be required to bring along your fully
charged TI-Nspire Calculator.
3. Ensure there are a range of task types within any learning
sequence to build relational understanding.
Remember:
Bring along pen and paper.
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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