Identifying Quality Maths Resources

MathsTalk by AMSI Schools

In this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources in the rapidly expanding online space. She highlights the importance of balancing problem-solving and explicit teaching and mentions her current research efforts, including a survey for Australian teachers. Cass also shares her top three maths websites, books and hands-on resources, :

Please help Cass by completing her survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/QMR-survey

2024 MANSW Annual Conference

3-day event: 30 September - 2 October

Twin Towns Tweed Heads

Theme: Teaching for, about and through problem solving

Keynote: Amie Albrecht

https://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/events/category/2024-mansw-annual-conference

Websites:

Steve Wyborney's blog https://www.stevewyborney.com

LoveMaths by Michael Minas: http://www.lovemaths.com.au

OpenMiddle by Robert Kaplinsky. https://www.openmiddle.com

Books:

Mathematics Assessment for Learning: Rich tasks and Work Samples by Ann Downton, Rose Knight, Doug Clarke and Gerard Lewis

Rosenshine's Principles in Action by Tom Sherington

Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by Sunil Singh

Teaching Mathematics through Story Books byt Sheila Griffin and Dr Paul Swan https://drpaulswan.com.au/shop/teaching-mathematics-through-story-books-1-f-1/

EMMaths Virtual Summit: https://www.emmaths.com.au/events

Amplify Polypad: https://polypad.amplify.com/

Cass's Pattern blocks presentation: https://bit.ly/ICME-15