Maths+and+Science

An Online Professional Learning Program
[|Connecting Kids to Mathematics and Science - Yrs 4-8]

We've reposted Sue Leahy's TPL end of Term 2 summary to share what a focused update looks like - She is in the TPL3 - Geelong Group. Also this section can start to be a place where those of you with a Maths focus make contact:

Hi, I'm Sue Leahy from Mount Clear Primary School and teach grades5/6. My TPL focus is to investigate new pedagogical approaches that will lead to improved student outcomes in maths by – • increasing levels of student motivation and engagement • student being aware of themselves as learners • students being more reflective about their own learning • improving student ability to articulate their thinking and mathematical reasoning • improving students critical and creative thinking

EdP Comment - notice how Sue has been very specific about what success for her students looks like. This will enable her to make coherent decisions about what forms of evidence to gather and what to look for in it.

What I have done: • Present to colleagues my research focus and journey thus far with T.P.L. • Linking with school review process of Strategic Plan. • Professional reading about ‘Reflection’ and ‘Questioning Techniques’ • Involvement in C.L.i.C. school leadership group – planning of whole school Pd day. • Complete ELLI surveys of all students in grade • Investigate numeracy lesson structure with fellow PLT members • Investigate inquiry based authentic numeracy tasks If anyone wants to share their expertise in this area please do so. It would be much appreciated!

EdP Comment - Sue is exactly where we had hoped TPL teachers would be at the end of Term 2 - she has worked her way down the right side of the Evidence Inquiry Cycle and has investigated new teaching approaches and strategies. This sets her up to now trial new practices and monitor their impact in her Term 3 Unit of Work.