Host Leanne McMahon welcomes PhD candidate Cassandra Lowry for a lively discussion centred on Cass's presentation at the 2023 Maths Association of Victoria Conference. Formative assessment strategies that are easily implemented in your classroom and can have a huge effect on student learning.
Resources:
Contact us: MathsTalk@amsi.org.au
Twitter (X) @cass_lowry (Cass) @AMSIschools (MathsTalk)
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/cassandra-lowry
Ask & Listen vs. Tell & Sell (Article)
Ibarra, H. & Scoular, A. (2019). The leader as coach: How to unleash innovation, energy, and commitment. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/11/the-leader-as-coach
Rosenshine’s Principles (Book)
Sherrington, T. (2019). Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. John Catt: Melton, Woodbridge.
Checking for Understanding (Blog) Tom Sherrington - 5 ways to check for understanding https://teacherhead.com/2021/12/02/five-ways-to-check-for-understanding/
Questioning (YouTube Video) Dylan Wiliam – Questioning https://youtu.be/y8bHMd3PosM
Diagnostic Questions (Website)
Craig Barton (from Mr Barton Maths Podcast) developed site that includes 25 thousand questions and quizzes to help diagnose student misconceptions https://diagnosticquestions.com/
Contact Info
MAV Conference 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2023 https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Conference/Annual-Conference
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