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I think it may be the more suitable approach in maths as you need to have a very specific mathematical goal for a lesson to be effective for all students. Free inquiry can be supported in students who have the aptitude and motivation to go beyond the classroom - most likely gifted. #EduSkyAU
March 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I think it may be the more suitable approach in maths as you need to have a very specific mathematical goal for a lesson to be effective for all students. Free inquiry can be supported in students who have the aptitude and motivation to go beyond the classroom - most likely gifted. #EduSkyAU
#EduSkyAU I used that term to match the image Adam shared. I use a single problem that all students work on. Those who can't get started are provided with an enabling prompt and those who eat it up get an extending prompt. Peter Sullivan's work on challenging tasks.
March 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#EduSkyAU I used that term to match the image Adam shared. I use a single problem that all students work on. Those who can't get started are provided with an enabling prompt and those who eat it up get an extending prompt. Peter Sullivan's work on challenging tasks.
#EduSkyAU A6. I tend only to use structured inquiry. The key is in picking the task. The mathematics needed to access the task must be knowledge that all students have, otherwise it creates inequity and unproductive frustration. There can be mathematics to find in the task, but we have to start even
March 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
#EduSkyAU A6. I tend only to use structured inquiry. The key is in picking the task. The mathematics needed to access the task must be knowledge that all students have, otherwise it creates inequity and unproductive frustration. There can be mathematics to find in the task, but we have to start even
#EduSkyAU There are different levels. But I'm saying I even see value in lessons from programs/books that tell teachers what to say, what question to ask. Good explanations and questions are hard to develop. You can learn them, then use these parts in your own lessons.
March 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
#EduSkyAU There are different levels. But I'm saying I even see value in lessons from programs/books that tell teachers what to say, what question to ask. Good explanations and questions are hard to develop. You can learn them, then use these parts in your own lessons.
#EduSkyAU open-ended problems and collaborative problem-solving are the big ones for me. They are powerful when led by a highly knowledgeable teacher who can highlight the key mathematics through orchestrating discussion after exploration.
March 25, 2025 at 10:18 AM
#EduSkyAU open-ended problems and collaborative problem-solving are the big ones for me. They are powerful when led by a highly knowledgeable teacher who can highlight the key mathematics through orchestrating discussion after exploration.
This is an interesting. I even think scripted lessons can have a powerful place in all this. Following a script is the most efficient way for me to do something in a way that is totally different to my usual patterns. This opens up new ways of teaching / seeing / explaining. #EduSkyAU
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This is an interesting. I even think scripted lessons can have a powerful place in all this. Following a script is the most efficient way for me to do something in a way that is totally different to my usual patterns. This opens up new ways of teaching / seeing / explaining. #EduSkyAU
#EduSkyAU And I fully believe they have their place. It can be overwhelming to a teacher to figure out all of the content, sequencing, explanations from scratch. Have a starting point, but be encouraged to deviate once you have the confidence.
March 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
#EduSkyAU And I fully believe they have their place. It can be overwhelming to a teacher to figure out all of the content, sequencing, explanations from scratch. Have a starting point, but be encouraged to deviate once you have the confidence.
#EduSkyAU Yes, it requires a great deal of skill to lead the inquiry parts effectively. In mathematical terms, unless you've explored and solved the problem yourself thoroughly you'll end up blind leading the blind. I think is why they packaged programs can be so appealing.
March 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#EduSkyAU Yes, it requires a great deal of skill to lead the inquiry parts effectively. In mathematical terms, unless you've explored and solved the problem yourself thoroughly you'll end up blind leading the blind. I think is why they packaged programs can be so appealing.
Great - I love to use the "Which one doesn't belong" starter. When every answer is correct, but only with a good reason, we emphasise reasoning over 'getting it right' #EduSkyAU
March 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great - I love to use the "Which one doesn't belong" starter. When every answer is correct, but only with a good reason, we emphasise reasoning over 'getting it right' #EduSkyAU
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March 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Maths is my thing too! When do you think each one works for building confidence?
March 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Maths is my thing too! When do you think each one works for building confidence?
Too true. Education is such a target for politicians. And there's a lot of political involvement in this very issue I've raised right now.
March 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Too true. Education is such a target for politicians. And there's a lot of political involvement in this very issue I've raised right now.