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Identifying Quality Maths Resources
Episode 48

Identifying Quality Maths Resources

MathsTalk by AMSI Schools

August 27, 202430m 32s

Show Notes

In this episode of MathsTalk, Host, Leanne McMahon speaks with Cass Lowry, a PhD candidate researching the identification of high-quality mathematics resources. Cass shares her experiences at major conferences and discusses the need for a framework to help teachers discern effective math resources in the rapidly expanding online space. She highlights the importance of balancing problem-solving and explicit teaching and mentions her current research efforts, including a survey for Australian teachers. Cass also shares her top three maths websites, books and hands-on resources, :

Please help Cass by completing her survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/QMR-survey 

2024 MANSW Annual Conference

3-day event:  30 September - 2 October

Twin Towns Tweed Heads

Theme: Teaching for, about and through problem solving

Keynote: Amie Albrecht

https://www.mansw.nsw.edu.au/events/category/2024-mansw-annual-conference

Websites:

Steve Wyborney's blog https://www.stevewyborney.com

LoveMaths by Michael Minas: http://www.lovemaths.com.au

OpenMiddle by Robert Kaplinsky. https://www.openmiddle.com 

Books:

Mathematics Assessment for Learning: Rich tasks and Work Samples by Ann Downton, Rose Knight, Doug Clarke and Gerard Lewis

Rosenshine's Principles in Action by Tom Sherington

Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by  Sunil Singh

Teaching Mathematics through Story Books byt Sheila Griffin and Dr Paul Swan https://drpaulswan.com.au/shop/teaching-mathematics-through-story-books-1-f-1/ 

EMMaths Virtual Summit: https://www.emmaths.com.au/events 

Amplify Polypad: https://polypad.amplify.com/

Cass's Pattern blocks presentation: https://bit.ly/ICME-15