Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn.
Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.
Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement.
Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning.
PS30: STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS - YEARS 5 AND 6
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Completing Strategies for Teaching Problem Solving In Mathematics - Years 5 and 6 will contribute 6 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 1.2.2 , 1.5.2 , 2.1.2 , 3.4.2 , 3.5.2 , 5.1.2 from the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
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Course Modules
| Module A PS301 |
Patterns and Algebraic Thinking |
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This module emphasises finding patterns and making lists & tables. It covers techniques for eliciting deep understanding through asking good questions and building appropriate language for teaching about generalisations.
1.2.2 , 1.5.2 , 2.1.2 , 3.4.2 , 3.5.2
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| Module B PS302 |
Visual Representations |
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This module will cover word problems, and strategies for identifying the important parts of worded problems. It covers visual solution methods such as drawing diagrams and creating models and introduces the Singapore Model Method. The module also includes the use of rubrics to assess the achievement of learning outcomes.
1.2.2 , 1.5.2 , 2.1.2 , 3.4.2 , 5.1.2
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| Module C PS303 |
Logical and Spatial Thinking |
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This module includes a mixture of strategies, including:
- guess, check and refine
- acting it out
- working backwards
- logical reasoning
- writing number sentences
It covers the use of heuristics in solving problems and the benefits of a co-operative learning approach for problem solving activities and includes implementation ideas.
1.2.2 , 1.5.2 , 2.1.2 , 3.4.2 , 3.5.2
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Upcoming Courses
| One Day Program |
9.00 AM -
3.00 PM |
Module A - Wed 10 Apr 2019
Module B - Wed 10 Apr 2019
Module C - Wed 10 Apr 2019
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Carlingford Public School
Rickard Street CARLINGFORD NSW 2118
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$ 120
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* includes all 3 modules. One day programs held in non-school venues include catering & venue hire
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