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October 2017
**FULL** Teaching Early Number Concepts one day course – Algester State School (QLD) – 6th October
Download a flyer here Quantity and Partitioning are some of the most important concepts for students to understand to develop Number Sense in the Early Years from Kindergarten to Grade 2. By fixing these, we can catch kids up quickly and effectively on concepts that should have developed from K-2, building a firm foundation for later learning. This course includes an hour-long demonstration in an early primary class with real children, and is ideal for: K-3 Teachers Learning Support Teachers…
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3-5 Middle Years Improvement Project 2018 (SA)
2 days Initial Training (Term 1): 8 + 9 November 2017 2018 Follow-up days: 08 Mar + 11 May + 22 Aug + 23 Oct Improving results in years 3-5, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for SA teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 8th and 9th November 2017. Students often begin to struggle in mathematics during years 3-5, when maths becomes more theoretical. Developing a strong understanding of place value, multiplicative thinking and fractions…
Find out more »May 2018
3-5 Middle Years Improvement Project 2018 (SA) – Plympton
2 days Initial Training (Term 2): 21 + 22 May 2018 4 Follow-up days: 31 July + 20 August + 24 Oct + 26 Nov Improving results in years 3-5, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for SA teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 21st and 22nd May 2018 Students often begin to struggle in mathematics during years 3-5, when maths becomes more theoretical. Developing a strong understanding of place value, multiplicative thinking and fractions…
Find out more »Fixing misconceptions in fractions after school workshop – Parkes, May 23rd 4:00-6:00
Orana Maths Association: Angela Bottaro-Porter in association with MANSW has arranged for Tierney Kennedy to visit Parkes for this once-only opportunity! Fractions is one of the most difficult topics for students to really understand. In this two-hour practical workshop with Tierney Kennedy, teachers will learn how to diagnose and address misconceptions for good. All teachers will also take home a copy of "Fixing Misconceptions in Fractions" to use with their students. Venue: Parkes East Primary School Date: Wednesday 23rd May,…
Find out more »June 2018
SA: Years 6-9 Improvement Project 2018, including out-of-field teachers
Dates: 22 Feb, 23 Mar, 4 + 5 Jun, 24 Aug, 24 Oct
2 days Initial Training (Term 1): 22 February + 23 March 4 follow-up days: 4 + 5 June, 24 August, 24 October Improving results in years 6-9, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for SA teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 2018. Location will be Charles Campbell College. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register When students enter upper primary or lower secondary they can often have vastly different levels of understanding of…
Find out more »Assessment and Moderation 2-day Training Course: Rockingham Beach Primary School (WA)
For more information on the course click here To download a flyer with course outline, click here This two-day course will provide leaders and lead learners with the knowledge, skills and resources to train their own staff in how to use the achievement standard and proficiency strands to assess and moderate student work in mathematics. To register, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Find out more »Fixing Misconceptions in WA: Place Value one day course – Bertram Primary School – 20th June
Download a flyer here Place Value is one of the most important concepts for students to understand in mathematics. By fixing Place Value, we can catch kids up quickly and effectively. Teachers attending this one-day course will: Watch a live lesson demonstration, including diagnosing and confronting underlying misconceptions Learn to prioritise three key components of Place Value that must be understood deeply during primary school for students to be successful in high school Learn how to use questioning to create…
Find out more »Intervention that Works (two day PL workshop) – Baldivis Secondary College (WA)
Using conceptual change to fix misconceptions in mathematics for good. Two-day professional learning workshop with Tierney Kennedy When students fall behind in mathematics, it can be difficult to know what to do. With a Year 3 to 9 focus, this workshop provides real answers to some of the most challenging parts of teaching, backed up by improvement data from both PAT maths and NAPLAN. Involving real students from the very start, this course begins with a live lesson in…
Find out more »July 2018
VIC: Middle Years Improvement Project 2018
Dates: 21 + 22 Mar, 27 Apr, 1 May, 17 Jul, 11 Oct
2 days Initial Training (Term 1): 21 + 22 March 18 4 follow-up days: 27 April, 1 May, 17 July & 11 October Improving results in years 3-5, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for VIC teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 2018. Venue will be a Manor Lakes College. Students often begin to struggle in mathematics during years 3-5, when maths becomes more theoretical. Developing a strong understanding of place value, multiplicative thinking and…
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VIC: F-2 Early Years Project 2018
Dates: 22 + 23 Mar, 26 + 30 Apr, 18 Jul, 10 Oct
2 days Initial Training (Term 1): 22 + 23 March 18 4 follow-up days: 26 + 30 April, 18 July, 10 October Improving results in years F-2, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for VIC teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 2018. Location will be Harvest Home Primary School. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register Students who are struggling with mathematical concepts can often be overlooked in early primary, particularly when they…
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QLD: Early & Middle Years (Prep – Year 5)
Improvement Project 2018.
Dates: 26th Feb, 15 Mar, 24 + 26 Apr, 19 Jul, 9 Oct
Term 1: 26th February + 15 March 4 follow-up days: 24 + 26 April, 19 July, 9 October Improving results in years Prep-Year 5, with targeted professional learning and data analysis for QLD teachers over 12 months Project limited to 40 participants. Begins 2018. Venue will be Pallara State School. Download a flyer here Students often begin to struggle in mathematics during years Prep - Year 5, when maths becomes more theoretical. Developing a strong understanding of place value, multiplicative…
Find out more »August 2018
VIC: Fixing Misconceptions in Fractions 1 Day Course Harvest Home Primary School
Fractions are one of the most difficult concepts for students to understand in mathematics. By fixing misconceptions, we can catch kids up quickly and effectively. Download this flyer: Fixing Fractions Flyer: Harvest Home Primary School (21 AUG 18) Who is this course for? Teachers from grades 4-9 School leaders and leading learners Support teachers for students with difficulties What concepts will this course cover? Fractions concepts from basic understanding of halves and quarters through to multiplying and dividing fractions with…
Find out more »!! Limited Spots !!VIC: Teaching Early Number Concepts: 1 Day Course Truganina South Primary School
Click here to download a flyer Quantity and Partitioning are some of the most important concepts for students to understand to develop Number Sense in the Early Years from Kindergarten to Grade 2. By fixing these, we can catch kids up quickly and effectively on concepts that should have developed from K-2, building a firm foundation for later learning. This course includes an hour-long demonstration in an early primary class with real children, and is ideal for: K-2 Teachers Learning…
Find out more »September 2018
SA: Assessment and Moderation 2-day Training Course: Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
For more information on the course click here To download a flyer with course outline, click here This two-day course will provide leaders and lead learners with the knowledge, skills and resources to train their own staff in how to use the achievement standard and proficiency strands to assess and moderate student work in mathematics. To register, scroll to the bottom of the page.
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SA: Intervention that Works (2 Day PL workshop) – Gawler East Primary School
Using conceptual change to fix misconceptions in mathematics for good. Two-day professional learning workshop with Tierney Kennedy When students fall behind in mathematics, it can be difficult to know what to do. This workshop provides real answers to some of the most challenging parts of teaching, backed up by improvement data from both PAT maths and NAPLAN. Involving real students from the very start, this course begins with a live lesson in which Tierney Kennedy diagnoses and fixes misconceptions…
Find out more »SA: Teaching Early Number Concepts – 1 Day Course – Hillcrest Primary School
Click here to download a flyer Quantity and Partitioning are some of the most important concepts for students to understand to develop Number Sense in the Early Years from Kindergarten to Grade 2. By fixing these, we can catch kids up quickly and effectively on concepts that should have developed from K-2, building a firm foundation for later learning. This course includes an hour-long demonstration in an early primary class with real children, and is ideal for: K-2 Teachers Learning…
Find out more »November 2018
SA: Intervention that Works (two-day PL workshop) – Port Pirie West Primary School
Using conceptual change to fix misconceptions in mathematics for good. Two-day professional learning workshop with Tierney Kennedy When students fall behind in mathematics, it can be difficult to know what to do. This workshop provides real answers to some of the most challenging parts of teaching, backed up by improvement data from both PAT maths and NAPLAN. Involving real students from the very start, this course begins with a live lesson in which Tierney Kennedy diagnoses and fixes misconceptions…
Find out more »Course is FULL: Intervention that Works (two-day PL workshop) – Safety Bay Primary School, WA
Using conceptual change to fix misconceptions in mathematics for good. Two-day professional learning workshop with Tierney Kennedy When students fall behind in mathematics, it can be difficult to know what to do. This workshop provides real answers to some of the most challenging parts of teaching, backed up by improvement data from both PAT maths and NAPLAN. Involving real students from the very start, this course begins with a live lesson in which Tierney Kennedy diagnoses and fixes misconceptions…
Find out more »February 2019
VIC: Years P-6 – Improvement Project 2019 – Harvest Home Primary School
Dates: 04 + 05 Feb, 23 + 24 May, 02 Sep, 07 Nov
Improving results in Years P-6, with targeted professional learning and data analysis over 12 months for VIC teachers. Project limited to 45 participants. 2 days Initial Training: 04 + 05 Feb 4 Follow-up days: 23 + 24 May + 02 Sep + 07 Nov Venue: Harvest Home Primary School Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register Overview: Students often begin to struggle in mathematics during Prep-6, when maths becomes more theoretical. Developing a strong understanding of place value, multiplicative…
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