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Maybe I miss teaching maths as I feel compelled to use some mathematical terms and concepts in this post about how my (non-Maths) PBLs mentioned in the previous post, are progressing. Oh, and this is inspired by this video on dissociating learning from performance, linked to me by the wonderful Kelli McGraw (@kmcg2375) who constantly pushes [...]

My daughter is in Year 5 and yes it is NAPLAN year; even if I’ve forgotten this fact, her homework would have reminded me.  She has just finished worksheets on multiples and factors – including concepts of highest common factor, lowest common multiple.  She told me they haven’t been taught in class – which, if [...]

This post is probably more of a reflection on my teaching than anything. However, there are some resources included that may be of some use to others. Regarding algebraic equations, I’ve stuck to my teaching strategy mentioned in the previous post. That is, my focus is on hammering the points on equations with an additional [...]

I started Equations with my year 8 maths. I love equations – probably why I love Algebra – and have decided to buck the textbook trend. Lesson Instead of teaching technique by technique, I decided to go with the big picture. And really, students in year 8 already know this big picture. I started the [...]

Problems vs. Exercises Inspired by a blogpost by David Cox (@dcox21), I decided to use the same problem and added an extra fraction. Anyone following me for some time would see that I value mathematical thinking and, as David said, this is a good one to show problem-solving skills. I think it’s also a good [...]