20250730 MAV25 synopsis - Flipbook - Page 52
SESSION A: Thursday, 11am-12pm (cont.)
A14 NEWS FLASH...MATH’S TEACHING HOLY
GRAIL DISCOVERED IN A TUPPERWARE BOX
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Paul Howard, St Ignatius College
(Year 3 to Year 10)
Join Paul as he unveils his ‘Holy Grail’ — a handpicked
collection of open-ended tasks from the original Maths300
activities, first launched as part of a groundbreaking Victorian
program in the 1980s.
From the famous Tupperware boxes, Paul has chosen his
favourites to share, demonstrating how these activities
spark reasoning, creativity, and deep problem-solving in
the classroom. In this interactive session, delegates will take
on the role of students, experiencing first-hand the joy and
challenge these tasks bring.
Participants will also receive a copy of the featured
Maths300 activities to take straight back to their classrooms.
Key takeaways:
1. Collection of hand-picked open-ended tasks
2. Positive mindset towards applying the Victorian
Curriculum proficiencies.
A15 TEACHING PROBABILITY TO YEAR 7
AND 8 STUDENTS
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Malamati Papasimeon, Instructive
(Year 7 to Year 8)
In this session, you will explore effective strategies for
teaching probability in Years 7 and 8. A strong foundation
at this stage is critical for students’ success in the senior
years, where more complex concepts are introduced.
We will examine common misconceptions that often
emerge in the early years and discuss how these can lead
to misunderstandings later on. Drawing on contemporary
educational research and data from thousands of students,
this session will provide practical, evidence-based approaches
to teaching probability with clarity and impact.
Key takeaways:
1. Misconceptions in probability.
2. Key concepts that you need to teach in probability.
3. Questions and ways to teach probability that do not create
misconceptions.
A16 IMPLEMENTING THE VTLM 2.0 AND
VICTORIAN LESSON PLANS
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Michelle Winch, Steph Murphy, and Lucinda Edselius,
Curriculum and Teaching Practice Division
(Foundation to Year 10)
Join us for an engaging workshop exploring the Victorian
Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, and how this can be
supported with 900 newly developed Victorian Mathematics
Lesson Plans from Foundation through to Level 10.
In alignment with the Mathematics Position Statement, this
session will delve into the ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of a
sequence of learning. Together we will unpack the elements
of learning through the lens of cognitive science, explore the
different teaching strategies and practices embedded within
VTLM 2.0, and share practical advice on how to implement
Victorian Lesson Plans in 2026 from an experienced
classroom teacher.
Prepare for a jam-packed session that will be valuable for
teachers and school leaders alike!Please note that whilst
the stories of practice in this session are focussed within the
secondary school context, information will also be relevant for
primary and specialist settings.
Key takeaways:
1. Clear understanding of the Victorian Teaching and
Learning Model (VTLM) 2.0.
2. Guidance on teacher preparation to use high-quality
curriculum resources.
3. Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
through VLPs.
Supported by
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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