Primary Mathematics Professional Learning Resource
Introduction
The Primary Mathematics Professional Learning Resource is designed for classroom teachers and school leaders. The underlying purpose of this resource is to support schools and teachers in making a difference to each student’s:
- achievement in mathematics
- experience of learning mathematics
- capacity as a learner
- growth as a numerate citizen.
The Primary Mathematics Professional Learning Resource includes a series of professional learning modules designed for delivery to groups of teachers. Each module details professional learning activities and provides supporting resources. The modules emphasise highly interactive professional learning and provide a range of hands-on opportunities for teachers to develop their practice.
Key areas of teacher practice underpinning effective mathematics instruction
The key areas of primary mathematics teacher practice explored in this resource are:
- understanding how students learn mathematics
- teaching for understanding in mathematics
- using data to inform teaching
- building mathematics disciplinary knowledge
- designing mathematics investigations
- planning the mathematics curriculum
- assessing understanding in mathematics.
These areas of practice are explored with reference to contemporary research and best practice and strongly linked to core DEECD Resources, including:
- Victorian Essential Learning Standards (http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au)
- Mathematics P-10 Developmental Continuum
- Mathematics Online Interview
- Fractions and Decimals Online Interview
Additional resources are linked or referenced within each module.
Overview and structure of the resource
The professional learning program was designed as three days of face to face workshops. The modules are presented in chronological order but may be sampled from as required.
The professional learning program is currently being delivered across regions – full module details and materials will be available from June.
Participant resources
Participants in the Term 2 professional learning program are encouraged to collaborate via the online tools and to provide feedback to the Department. Links and further information are available below: