AAMT e-news

for the Australian mathematics education community

27 February 2017

Presentations sought for AAMT conference

All mathematics educators – early years, primary, secondary, researchers – are invited to learn from and network with colleagues from across Australia and overseas at AAMT's biennial conference in Canberra, 11–13 July 2017.

Share your experiences by submitting an offer present a seminar or workshop at the conference – now due 31 March.

For more information, go to www.aamt.edu.au/go-2017conference.

Pivot deal for AAMT members

Following classroom trials last year, Pivot now offer their student feedback process with specific questions for mathematics classrooms to help teachers better understand their students’ learning dispositions.

AAMT members will receive a discount.

For more information or to sign up, go to www.pivotpl.com or email info@pivotpl.com.

reSolve to be a Champion

The reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry project is seeking Champions who will promote the teaching of mathematics (Years F–10) that is engaging, stimulating and challenging for all students.

Selected Champions will undertake a free professional learning program (online and face-to-face) that will provide thorough knowledge of project resources and approaches.

As a reSolve Champion you will promote the use of classroom lessons and professional learning modules with colleagues – helping strengthen the teaching and learning of mathematics in your school and beyond.

The Champions program is open to all teachers of mathematics (F–10), as well as other educators. For more information and to complete an expression of interest, go to www.aamt.edu.au/resolve.

[featured resource] Mathematics Professional Development: Improving Teaching Using the Problem-Solving Cycle and Leadership Preparation Models

Hilda Borko, Jennifer Jacobs, Karen Koellner, Lyn Swackhamer

Developing and maintaining a professional learning community is an essential element of a well-functioning school. This book will help school leaders conduct ongoing, structured learning opportunities tailored to the needs and interests of the participating mathematics teachers. The program is based on implementing a problem-solving cycle through a series of three workshops. The book includes detailed examples of workshop activities for both teachers and leaders.

#NCT626 $62.50 * AAMT members: $50.00 *

www.aamt.edu.au/Webshop/Entire-catalogue/Mathematics-Professional-Development