Mathematical Content Knowledge and Task Adaptation Course
Teaching
A course by
Massey University
Supports teachers to develop mathematical content knowledge and adapt tasks for classroom use through a series of nine workshops.
NZ$748
inc GST
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NZ$748
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Develop understanding of big mathematical ideas
Understand key mathematical concepts inherent in each unit of work and individual task.
Contextualise mathematical tasks
Learn to align and adapt mathematical tasks to local classroom contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This professional development course for teachers consists of nine workshops designed to help participants develop mathematical content knowledge and adapt mathematical tasks for effective implementation in the classroom. The workshops cover topics like number and algebra, measurement, fractions, probability, multiplication and division, decimals, geometry, algebra, and statistical literacy. Participants can attend the workshops as a one-day session or as after-school sessions, delivered primarily online via Zoom, with occasional in-person options.
Course Content
- Number and Algebraic Reasoning
- Measurement – Linear and Area
- Fractions
- Statistics – Probability
- Year 1 to 4 – Multiplication and Division
- Year 5 to 8 – Decimals, Percentages and Fractions
- Geometry – Position and Orientation
- Algebra
- Statistical Literacy and Investigations
What you need to know first
Intended for teachers and school leadership
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