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E12 ENHANCING MATHEMATICAL
REASONING THROUGH DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGIES IN CALCULUS
Sub-category: Mathematical content and concepts
Rama Velidanda, Indus International School Bangalore
Y11 - Y12
How can technology shift student thinking from ‘doing
calculations’ to ‘thinking mathematically’?
Traditional optimisation lessons often focus on:
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Forming equations
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Differentiating
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Solving algebraically
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Checking stationary points
While these skills are important, research suggests that
deeper learning occurs when students engage in:
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Mathematical modelling
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Conjecturing
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Interpretation
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Justification
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Decision-making
Digital technologies like CAS, Desmos, GeoGebra and AI
can reduce procedural load and allow students to focus on
Higher Order Thinking Skills.
This lesson is built around four principles supported by
mathematics education research:
1. Cognitive activation
2. Mathematical discourse
E13 MOVING INTO MATHEMATICS
LEADERSHIP
Sub-category: Leadership and teachers as learners
Thomas Allott, St Michael’s Grammar School
Y5 - Y12
Stepping into mathematics leadership can be daunting.
There is no handbook, and every school has its own context,
priorities, and pressures.
This session explores the some of the realities of middle
leadership and what the role can involve.
This session will look at:
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Building relational trust and gaining staff buy-in as the
foundation for authentic leadership.
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Understanding the impact of your decisions and leading
with clarity and consistency.
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Using data to inform decisions and drive meaningful,
focused improvement.
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Running purposeful faculty meetings .
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Navigating key strategic areas including streaming,
assessment, intervention, and consistency of teaching
practice.
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Communicating clearly with staff and parents to build
alignment and trust.
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Developing self-awareness as a leader, including
understanding your strengths, limitations, and when to
seek support.
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Managing workload, maintaining balance, and addressing
the challenges you do not always see coming.
3. Multiple representations
Key takeaways:
4. Strategic technology use
1. The value of relational trust and staff buy-in.
Key takeaways:
1. Technology frees students from routine procedures.
2. How to lead with clarity and consistency, particularly in
complex and pressured environments.
2. Multiple representations strengthen conceptual
understanding.
3. Understand yourself as a leader and the importance of
accepting help.
3. Inquiry, modelling, and AI promote deeper mathematical
reasoning.
Remember:
Participants to have TI-Nspire GDC, TI-Nspire software on
their laptop, GeoGebra.
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