Certificate of Middle Years Mathematics Education
Saturday 17 February 2007
plus Wednesdays 21, 28 February & 7, 14, 21, 28 March
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Themes
The certificate of middle-years mathematics education has been developed to support primary and secondary school teachers in the implementation of the Mathematics K–6 Syllabus and the Mathematics years 7–10 Syllabus and to develop teachers’ knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning of mathematics with a focus on years 5–8. Each session will blend theory and practice and will include a summary of relevant research as well as syllabus implementation advice. Participants will be provided with readings for each session, and will be encouraged to reflect on their practice throughout the program.
Issues in middle schooling will be explored including engagement and motivation, transition, assessment and reporting, problem solving, technology, catering for diverse learning needs, and numeracy across the curriculum.
There will also be a focus on content areas that have been identified as presenting a particular challenge to students, eg, fractions and decimals, patterns and algebra, and chance and probability.
Presenters
Dr Judy Anderson
Dr Janette Bobis
Dr Jenni Way
Format
The program is composed of a full-day conference followed by six evening workshops that focus on particular aspects of the new syllabuses. Participants may choose to attend any or all of these workshops. However, to receive the certificate, attendance at all workshops and active participation is required.
Program
Conference - Saturday 17 February
| 8:45–9:00 | Registration, tea & coffee |
| 9:00–10:00 | Engagement and motivation |
| 10:00–11:00 | Transition from primary to secondary school |
| 11:00–11:30 | Morning Tea |
| 11:30–12:30 | Catering for the full range of students in the middle-years classroom |
| 12:30–1:15 | Group discussions: Identifying issues in practice with implications for assessment and reporting |
| 1:15–2:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00–2:45 | Panel Session: Sharing experiences and planning for change |
| 2:45–3:30 | Developing new approaches with new technologies |
Workshops - Wednesdays 5–7:30pm
| 21 Feb |
Place value: Applying mental strategies Janette Bobis |
| 28 Feb |
Patterns and algebra: Using concrete materials Judy Anderson |
| 7 Mar |
Chance and probability: Focusing in real experiences Jenni Way |
| 14 Mar |
Fractions and decimals: Making connections Janette Bobis |
| 21 Mar |
Technology: Developing problem-solving approaches Jenni Way |
| 28 Mar |
Assessment and reporting: Consistency in teacher judgment Judy Anderson |
Each of the evening sessions will include a review of relevant research, teaching advice including the use of technology, and reference to the Working Mathematically strand.
Accreditation
At the completion of the full certificate program, the successful submission of an Independent Professional Learning Portfolio (IPLP) or an Independent Leadership for Learning Portfolio (ILLP) can be accredited as one unit towards a Graduate Certificate, Diploma, or Master of Education degree.
Fees & Registration
Fees:
Conference and all six evening workshops - $750 (includes catering and materials)
Conference only - $170 (includes lunch, morning tea, and materials)
Evening workshops - $100 each (includes afternoon tea and materials)
Infomation for Visitors
Venue:
Education Building - A35
Manning Road
The University of Sydney
Camperdown NSW
Download a PDF map of the campus. The Education Building is located near the geographic centre of the campus just north of 'The Square' and next to the Manning Building.
Please find University of Sydney Camperdown campus parking information here.
Please find public transport information here.
Contact
For any enquiries please contact at the DPL.