20250730 MAV25 synopsis - Flipbook - Page 79
Remember:
Delegates do need to have Python installed on their
computer or it can be installed from the Python.org website or
use a web-based version. Delegates should bring their laptop
and/or TI-nspire CX II which has Python built in. Python is
not available on the Casio ClassPad FX-CP400.
C19 ACTIVITIES TO UNDERSTAND THE
MATHEMATICS BEHIND THE ALGORITHMS
OF AI
This is a commercial presentation
Subtheme: Pedagogy and curriculum
Georgia Gouros, The Centre for Higher Education
Studies
(Year 9 to Year 12)
The session is intended to give teachers some ideas for
teaching mathematics that:
•
Develop deeper student understanding of mathematics
and its real life applications by exploring its use in AI
digital technology.
•
Inspire students to appreciate the value of mathematics
as an essential skill in automated decision making.
C20 BRINGING VCE MATHS TO LIFE: HANDSON, CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING IN
ACTION
Subtheme: Innovation and inspiration
Jiahong Gong, Greater Shepparton Secondary College
(Year 9 to Year 12)
Our school, located in a disadvantaged regional area, was
formed through the merger of four local secondary schools
and is now the largest regional public school in Victoria.
We support a wide range of learners, from those needing
foundational support to those excelling in advanced
mathematics. A key challenge is motivating high-potential
students to pursue senior maths, despite limited career
awareness and disengaged family backgrounds, while also
addressing gaps in basic skills from earlier years.
While developing the curriculum, I focus on sparking curiosity
through real-world applications, career pathways, and
fostering systematic thinking and an appreciation for pure
maths, to prepare students for lifelong learning and tertiary
study. To address this, I embed mini and full STEM projects.
In this session, I’ll share two Y11 Specialist Maths projects: a
trigonometry-based task - surveying and designing a bridge
(adaptable for Years 9–10), and a hands-on logic and proofs
investigation using LittleBits.
Key takeaways:
•
Cover elements of VTLM 2.0 relevant to understanding
AI.
1. A shared STEM project on trigonometry, adaptable for
Years 9 to 11.
•
Develop ethical thinking in students around the issues
surrounding automated decision making that can impact
humans and society.
2. A collaborative investigation project for Year 11 Specialist
Mathematics.
Key takeaways:
3. Strategies for strengthening connections across year levels
and among areas of study in senior mathematics.
1. Covers elements of VTLM 2.0 relevant to real world
problem - understanding algorithms of AI
Remember:
2. Provides activities to build student understanding of
algorithms, statistics and probability through the study of
algorithms used in AI
It would be great if you could bring your laptop along to try
out the activities.
3. Provides activities for students to explore issues around the
application of AI in everyday life
THE MATHEMATICAL
ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
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