Tangents

Links to resources and ideas that are a bit of a tangent to teaching and learning of Mathematics and Statistics.

Groups and Networks
Reports and research
Posters, classroom displays and equipment
Podcasts
Movies

Groups and Networks

Staying connected and collaborating is an important part of our work and professional growth.

Auckland Mathematical Association: AMA shares ideas, strategies, research findings, materials and information to its membership through online communications, social media and face to face events.

New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers. Michelle Dalrymple Keynote 2022.

Primary Maths Association - Auckland: The Primary Mathematics Association (PMA) is a voluntary, professional organisation of people who are interested in the learning and teaching of mathematics at all levels within the primary school.

New Zealand Mathematical Society Education Group: advocate for the enhancement of mathematics education in New Zealand through collaborative and constructive engagement with stakeholders.

Curriculum Progress Tools. Learning Progression Frameworks (LPF) for Reading Writing and Mathematics. The teacher judgements are entered into the Progress and Consistency Tools (PaCT).

Professional Learning and Development. Apply for PLD hours under the regionally allocated PLD tab. Contact Julia for more information about this process. 2024 Term 2 Update.

Cognition Education. Accredited PLD provider for New Zealand schools, leaders and teachers. Mathematics PLD and Programme for Students (PfS).

Education Hub. Provides free research-informed resources for teachers and helps you share ideas and connect with other education professionals. Principles of designing primary mathematics and statistics.

Facebook Group: NZ Primary Maths Teachers

Facebook Group: Stats teachers NZ

Facebook Group: NZ Maths Teachers

Netsafe: online safety advice. Links to advice for kura and schools.

Reports and research

Recent reports and papers that help to inform improving practice.

Getting Started with Hybrid Learning: A Teacher Guide.

Dylan Wiliam

Watch these online presentations. Topics include: Formative assessment, teacher professional development, effective questioning, teacher learning communities, feedback. Links to: BBC The Classroom Experiment

Literacy & Communication and Maths Strategy & Action Plan (2022)

Strong literacy, communication, and numeracy skills provide a foundation for learning for Aotearoa New Zealand’s tamariki and rangatahi, so they can enjoy full and meaningful lives secure in their languages, cultures, and identities, in our rapidly changing world. Common Practice Model.

Report to the Ministry of Education (Sept 2021) Averill, R. Ell, F. and Mc Chesney, J.

Mathematics and statistics skills and knowledge learners need to know by when, important cross-disciplinary links, and considerations in light of rapid changes and growth in computer science/ICT

The Royal Society Report (2021): Advice on refreshing the English-medium Mathematics and Statistics learning area of the New Zealand Curriulum.

Best evidence synthesis: Mathematics (2007): identifies, evaluates, analyses, and synthesises what the New Zealand evidence and international research tell us about quality mathematics teaching. Tāhūrangi update.

Cambridge Mathematics: filtered research on mathematics education, expressly designed with teachers in mind.

Ending streaming in Aotearoa: We all want an education system in Aotearoa where our young people are thriving in our schools and are inspired by their futures. Download the report for compelling voice, case studies and resources. Webinar of de-streaming secondary maths classes.

Teaching Mathematics: using research-informed strategies. Peter Sullivan. Download the full text.

Pacific Values Framework – Delivering for Pacific Learners and Contexts. A resource for all teachers of Pacific learners in NCEA. It is designed to support teachers build their capability to design programmes of learning that are inclusive and relevant to Pacific learners and contexts.

Education Learning Management System. Login with your Education Sector Login (ESL) to access information about everything MoE/NZQA education related.

PISA 2022 Mathematics Framework: defines the theoretical underpinnings of the PISA mathematics assessment based on the fundamental concept of mathematical literacy, relating mathematical reasoning and three processes of the problem-solving (mathematical modelling) cycle.

1992 Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum Document.

Engaging and effective teaching and learning in secondary school mathematics and statistics. Prepared for Education Hub by Robin Averill and Naomi Ingram.

Education Review Office Feb ‘24: Making it Count: Teaching Maths in Years 1-3 Summary. Good practice report. Also see the full report and the guide for teachers.

Leading Innovation: The 3 Carriage Train. Short YouTube clip to inspire leaders to think about where to put their energy.

Leading mathematics teaching and learning years 1-8. Balanced diet Poster, Leading Maths flyer.

Posters, classroom displays and equipment

Brighten up your classroom with mathematical inspiration and ideas.

Text Giraffe: Easily create name labels and logos for free.

NRICH Posters: easy to print posters of maths problems. Primary, Secondary.

Equipment list .. materials and resources for your maths classrooms… some to make, others to buy.

Scaffolded Math Science: How to be a maths person and other free bulletin board printables.

Math equals love: crafting an inviting learning environment.

Edutopia: The best (Free) Posters of STEM women. At least 3 collections of posters - along with a few reasons why you should display them in your classroom.

Change your words, change your mindset: prompts to suggest different language to open your mindset e.g. “It’s good enough”-> “Is this really my best work?”.

Youcubed posters: messages about learning maths (UK and US versions).

Maths korero: Prompts to support our discussions in Pangarau/Maths. Created by Laura Hunte.

Pacific STEAM: A series of posters and videos illustrate how Pacific peoples were always scientists, technologists, engineers, artists, and mathematicians. Videos

Talk Moves: From Smekens Education Solutions including information about introducing and using talk moves. Talk move flash cards.

Podcasts

An easy way to be inspired by educators from around the world.

Mr Barton Maths Podcast: Interviews with guests from around the world. Teachers, bloggers, thinkers, or people of influence. Favourite: Helen Hindle on mixed attainment classes.

Making Math Moments That Matter: Exploring ways to create a classroom culture where students don’t want to stop exploring maths when the bell rings.

Build Math Minds: working to change the style of teaching math: that is fun and meets our students where they are at, not just teaching what comes next in the textbook. To encourage students to be thinkers, problem solvers, and lovers of mathematics.

The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day.

The joy of x: The acclaimed mathematician and author Seven Strogatz interviews some of the world’s leading scientists about their lives and work.

Math is figure-out-able!: Maths teacher educator Pam Harris and cohost Kim Montague cast their vision for mathematics education and give actionable items to help teachers teach maths that is Figure-Out-Able.

NCETM Maths Podcast: Working collaboratively to enhance maths teaching. raising levels of achievement in maths, and increasing appreciation of the power and wonder of maths.