Week 3 - Planning a Maths Programme

 

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 for personal growth.

I enjoyed developing a plan for a Rich task and understanding how that can connect and develop the learners in so many different ways.


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  1. Elena TerekhinaMay 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM

    Kia ora Rachael, it's so great to see how your thinking around Learning Intentions and Success Criteria has deepened over our last three Days. Your focus on helping students understand the 'why' of maths is such a powerful shift! I'm glad that the stocktake gave you a useful moment to pause and redirect your goals, and your enthusiasm for rich tasks and how they connect learning in so many ways really comes through. I can't wait to hear how it's all been going in your class when we get together on Thursday!
    Ka mau te wehi!
    Elena

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