Expression of Interest: Three Year Numeracy Project: Middle Years 7 - 9

When
01 Jan 2014
Location
CEO Conference Centre

Registration

Professional Learning
CESA Members only

Registration is closed

Expression of Interest:

Three Year Numeracy Project:

Middle Years 7-9

(beginning in 2014)

CESA Numeracy Projects aim to develop a deeper pedagogical and conceptual understanding in the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Numeracy. This project runs for three years and include exploring the three strands of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics, the General Capabilities and the Cross Curriculum Priorities.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Teachers will:

develop a shared understanding of how students construct mathematical knowledge and develop numeracy;
reflect and use more effective pedagogies, including inquiry approaches and use data to inform learning;
plan and implement learning programs that support the development of students’ mathematics and numeracy;
explore and use digital technologies in learning mathematics and in developing numeracy;
explore current literature and research relating to mathematics education, numeracy and education in general;
use action research and case study to reflect on students’ learning and their own teaching practices.

Mathematical content for 2014:

Australian Curriculum: Mathematics Statistics and Probability. The exploration of this strand will be integrated with Number & Algebra and Measurement & Geometry and other curriculum areas.

Probability

Experimental probability
Theoretical probability
Using proportional reasoning to describe probability

Statistics

Statistical reasoning
Representing data
Measure of central tendency
Statistical investigations

PROJECT INFORMATION

Term	Session Date (TBA) & Type	Session Time
1	2 consecutive x Project days	9am-4pm
1	1 x Collaborative session	4pm-6pm
2	2 consecutive x Project days	9am-4pm
2	1 x Collaborative session	4pm-6pm
3	2 consecutive x Project days	9am-4pm
3	1 x Collaborative session	4pm-6pm
4	1 x Project day	9am-4pm
	1 x day to write-up case study	9am-4pm
	Collaborative presentation evening	4pm-6pm

Additionally, teachers will work collaboratively in their classrooms with a numeracy consultant two or three times per term. Teachers will be required to be released to debrief after each classroom session.

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

Australian Curriculum: Statistics and Probability strand. The exploration of this strand will be integrated with Number & Algebra and Measurement & Geometry and other curriculum areas.
Australian Curriculum: Proficiency strands : Understanding, Problem Solving, Reasoning and Fluency
Australian Curriculum: General Capabilities: Numeracy, Critical and Creative thinking, Personal and Social capability, Literacy, ICT
Australian Curriculum: Cross Curricular Priorities: Sustainability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
Assessment

AITSL NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS COULD INCLUDE

1.2:      Understand how students learn

1.5:      Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities

2.1:      Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

2.3:      Curriculum, assessment and reporting

2.5:      Literacy and numeracy strategies

6.2:      Engage in professional learning and improve practice

6.3:      Engage with colleagues and improve practice

INTENDED FOR

Teachers from Years 7 to 9

PROGRAM OUTLINE (per year of the project)
Seven full days of professional learning
Three after school collaborative sessions
One day to write-up case study
One presentation evening
64 hours total (per year in the project)

Additionally, teachers participating in the 3 year Numeracy Project will work collaboratively in their classrooms with a numeracy consultant two or three times per term. Teachers will be required to be released to debrief after each classroom session.

FACILITATOR

CESA Numeracy Team

SYSTEM ACCREDITED MODULE

No

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information please contact Coleen Roddam

' 8301 6830 or email: coleen.roddam@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Registration closes on Friday 22 November 2013 and applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 29 November 2013.