How To Teach Numeracy More Effectively

Course Summary

This course will help teachers better understand and apply evidence-based tools to effectively teach the maths curriculum and mathematics skills. 

The recommendations, based in part on the Evidence for Learning Guidance Report, highlight key areas actionable by staff responsible for leading improvements in maths teaching in their school, including at a leadership and classroom level.

This report is primarily aimed at mathematics and educational leaders (sometimes referred to as ​‘middle leaders’), senior leaders such as school leaders and centre directors and other staff with responsibility for leading improvement in mathematics in early learning and primary school settings.

Educators will also find this guidance useful as a resource to aid their day-to-day practice.

You will learn:

Strategies for building upon students’ existing knowledge to develop a rich framework of mathematical knowledge, including:

• problem-solving strategies and metacognitive skills
• using tools, such as manipulatives, representations, tasks and resources effectively to enable positive mathematical learning outcomes for students
• fostering motivation and love of learning maths in students, as well as addressing any gaps in learning between primary and secondary school levels. 

Course time:

This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard so long as you maintain a Cool+ subscription.

Accreditation:

This course is mapped to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories:

• 3.6 Evaluate and improve teaching programs

This course is accredited by TQI for 2 hours of professional development for teachers in the ACT for 2024.

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Course Content

Getting Started

01.

Introduction

02.

Set some learning goals

The General Capability: Numeracy

03.

What is the general capability: numeracy?

04.

Why is it important to teach numeracy across the curriculum?

6 Recommendations

05.

Introduction to the recommendations

06.

Recommendation 1: Use assessment to build on students' existing knowledge and understanding

07.

Recommendation 2: Use manipulative and representations

08.

Recommendation 3: Teach strategies for solving problems

09.

Recommendation 4: Enable students to develop a rich network of mathematical knowledge

10.

Recommendation 5: Develop students' independence and motivation

11.

Recommendation 6: Use tasks and resources to challenge and support students' mathematics

12.

Recommendation 7: Support students to make a successful transition between primary and secondary school

In The Classroom

13.

Cool lesson plans

Reflection

14.

Reflection

15.

Taxonomy of learning

16.

Suggestions for collaboration

17.

Congratulations

Course instructor

Jarryd Bendall from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. After a myriad of roles in law, medicine, used car sales, and as the mascot for the Western Bulldogs AFL team, Jarryd eventually taught primary school for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.

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