MPI - Day 9 Create and Share in Mathematics

Today consolidated all the different components from the last 8 weeks, bringing all the puzzle pieces together in one place.

No matter how many times I hear about Learn, Create, Share, I always gain deeper understanding. Today really brought home the realisation that every layer—from planning and teaching to investigating and implementing—embeds this model from the very first exposure to a concept.

'Create' isn't just a one-off digital activity; it's a continuous process that encompasses the entire learning journey from introduction to conceptual understanding. It isn't a standalone phase. Together, Create and Share are vital for communicating what has been learned and understood, what worked or didn't work, and how the learner problem-solved to reach where they are now.

I know I will continue to be a learner alongside my students, but I now have a much stronger understanding and a rich pool of knowledge and resources to support them on their journey. Moving forward, I will continue to refine how I collect evidence of progress to directly inform my teaching and their next steps.




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  1. Elena TerekhinaSeptember 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM

    Kia ora Racheal,

    Congratulations on successfully completing the MPI journey! I really enjoyed reading your reflection on how your understanding of Learn, Create, Share has deepened, particularly your thinking about how Create is part of the whole learning journey, rather than just a one-off activity. It’s fantastic to see how much your confidence and understanding have grown, and how you’re already thinking about refining the way you collect evidence to inform your teaching and your students’ next steps. You’ve put so much mahi into this maths journey, Racheal, and it’s been fantastic to see your professional growth along the way - so proud of you! Your learners are very lucky to have you!

    Ngā mihi nui
    Elena

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