Maths Intensive 2026

 Statistics and Probability Today was about using the world around us to engage with statistics and probability. I haven't really thought about the fact that I use these skills so many times a day. From the moment that I get up to deciding whether to walk to work or the probability of all students getting our learning completed for a presentation.  I have really become more aware of the information that we find in graphs, questions and how that helps  or hinders the data and analysis. I loved the slow reveal graphs and the discussions that came from them. I will be using these to deeper to engage with the vocab, visual aspects and the discussions in the classroom. Discovering the different aspects, data, resources of Census at School was also really interesting. I have previously used the data cards but enjoyed seeing the other ways they could be used.  Today I have enjoyed the connection with statistics and the 'I wonder...' tasks. Knowing that we are already having...

 MPI Day 7 - Geometry Geometry has been highlighted all around us and that it is in every aspect of what we do. Today has been about reconnecting with all of these aspects of geometry. Geometry is not just shape but the smaller and important aspects, such as angles, position, orientation, tessellations, 2 Dimensions and 3 Dimensions and so much more.  We often forget about the mapping, coordinates and the angles.  Reviewing spatial reasoning and understanding  has been about putting myself in the students shoes and recognising that it takes time and knowledge to process and solve or understand concepts that are presented in the form of geometry. This will be helped with practical hands on activities and rich maths tasks.   I have enjoyed the variety of resources and concepts that have been shared and how they interweave with other strands of the maths curriculum. As a practical, hands on learner it has been interesting to be able to see other peoples unders...

 MPI Day 6- Measurement Today I have continued to build on my foundations of the last 5 sessions.  As part of my teaching practice, I have established a structured classroom system of checking for understanding around Mathematical Vocabulary.  This has been valuable as the students are now clarifying before moving forward with vocab and concepts.  It has been a valuable class journey taking the time to learn, to use and investigate tools that help us to understand and build a better understanding of the mathematical concepts we are learning.  Today through the amazing resources and explanations I have taken away the importance of rich real life learning in relation to measurement. So many times I wrote down the word VOCAB and the importance of using, defining and understanding the vocab that we are using in the classroom and in real life so that the children can connect to the learning.  I will be using more 'I Wonder' and 'Number strings' to further develo...

  My take aways from today is to further develop understanding of language, symbols and text in maths. What these look like, how they are used and how they can support our understanding of various equations. These concepts are the base scaffolding to building on a better understanding and use of algebra. My goal is to ensure the FUN is put into the learning and understanding as we dig deeper into the various concepts. Over the next few weeks I will be building my own understanding of algebra and how it is being used every day. I will develop a better use of the language and vocabulary that is not so common. This is where I will begin the journey to building my own and my students understanding of Algebra.  We will do further digging into vocabulary and symbols as well as developing a greater understanding of order of operations. I would like to have a strong focus on the equal sign and re word how it is used in 'math talk' and look at the history.

 Continuing to take stock of previous learning and self reflection of new and continued learning. Really enjoyed seeing what others had been doing with their Rich tasks and how their learners have engaged.  My key learning today has been that learning needs to have WORTH, be AUTHENTIC and develop deeper UNDERSTANDING.  Choral counting developing deeper understanding and justification of  their thinking and what patterns they can see. Math talk and 'I notice...' 'I wonder...' Keeping a record of thinking and ideas shared so that the students have a visual source for practice learning and consolidation.  I really enjoyed the rational numbers and the different, engaging ways it was scaffolded. Revisiting the basic concepts to consolidate prior learning and to build new or correct Vocab/language around rational numbers.  Work on a deeper understanding of the concepts and rules but also that students know the why. Can they explain the why? Using a variety of vis...

  Reflecting  Learning from the past 3 weeks and how I have been reflecting on my own teaching practices in the classroom.  I have been more aware of the Learning Intentions and Success Criteria and how this is shared with the learners. Taking the time to develop an understanding of these two statements has also helped the students have a better understanding of the 'why' of maths.  Learning today This morning I was reminded of the importance to check students knowledge and skills with digital technology. This is essential for the students to engage with, create and share their learning. It is also vital that the class site is up to date and visible so that the students and their whanau can have access to learning and sharing. We have discussed the practice of effective planning and connections across the strands and other learning areas that relate to the learners. Using time to 'Take stock' of where we are at has helped the reflection process and redirect the goals...