AUSSIE

The goal is for students to achieve high 3s and 4s. This presentation will demonstrate how through specific research, highly effective classroom strategies have been created to better understand how students are thinking and performing in Math. Through this workshop participants will understand:

• what research says about math instruction and achievement;

• that “looking at student work” and assessments over time leads to
the scaffolding of writing strategies in the math classroom;

• learning methods and techniques that can positively impact on
a significant number of classrooms and students, specifically the
minority population.

Who should attend?
6-12 administrators, supervisors & team leaders

Presented by
Di Jackson & Frank Schoonderbeek

Diane “Di” Jackson, award winning staff developer, has an approach to professional development is collaborative in style, providing a learning environment for administrators that is supportive, collaborative and developmental. This parallels the constructivist learning environment she sees as vital in mathematics. Collaborative learning and the use of technology and manipulatives are an integral part of the student learning experience she promotes. You will certainly enjoy her workshop style.

Frank Schoonderbeek brings alive the teaching of Mathematics drawing on the students’ experiences, developing concepts through investigations and manipulatives, with a focus on building long term memory strategies for students. Having taught for over 25 years he brings knowledge and a depth of expertise. Frank conducts proven workshops that develop confidence in educators. His success in conducting Professional Development programs for teachers in Australia and New York have made him highly sought after in school programs seeking to manage whole school change.