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Beneath you will find a great resource that can be used for many tasks from number, algebra and measurement. Instructions are downloadable, but tasks are also described beneath each image. Download these: Number tasks sheet placemat and instructions for 60
Developing algorithms is an important area in AC9, and one that is new to many teachers.But what does it mean for us and what tasks might be good for kids? For starters, it doesn’t mean vertical algorithms… think more like
Organising your classroom can be tricky, especially when behaviour is an issue. Here are two layouts that I find work, one for groups and one for rows. Personally, I prefer groups because I find it easier for behaviour. I realise
Extension can be a tricky issue to deal with. While we can try to have extension questions for most in-class tasks, at some point we may find this hard or need something with a bit more depth. That’s where creating
Setting the scene for risk-taking One of the most difficult problems to overcome when establishing a problem-based classroom is encouraging risk-taking behaviour on the part of the students. Unless students are willing to try out an idea and risk being
by Tierney Kennedy Why is it that so much of education research goes seemingly unnoticed or ignored by teachers (Joram et. al, 2019)? Is that related to way educational policy seems to pendulum back and forth between approaches? This article
Printable activities with differentiated lesson plans for introducing new concepts, addressing misconceptions, using questioning to build deep understanding, flexible strategies for decreasing cognitive load, and interleaved and spaced tasks for building fluency. The site contains more than 1000 tasks, organised by year level or topic into a sequence that makes sense and helps kids to learn quickly.
Work programs not only meet curriculum demands (in only 12 lessons per 5 weeks), they also dedicate time to interleaved and spaced fluency practice (once per week), and provide additional flexible time to adapt to the needs of your class (8 lessons per 5 weeks). Check out the “additional suggestions” boxes placed every fifth week for extra support, extension, games, interleaved tasks and general practice tasks for you to choose from, or just choose to spend longer one a topic whenever you need to.
We provide criteria sheets, assessment schedules and explanations in both teacher and parent-friendly language on the Lessons page for each year level. Moderation tasks are also included for taking base-line, mid-year and end-year standardised assessments. These tasks are designed to pinpoint growth in problem-solving, reasoning and understanding.
With over 60 hours of free professional learning videos for members, Back to Front Maths provides teachers with targeted learning in a range of topics to exactly suit your needs. Make a strong start to the year, deal with difficult situations and increase your own content knowledge along the way.
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