2011—1961 =
50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
Friday 6th May 10am – 5pm
Saturday 7th May 9am – 3.30pm
at
Wrest Point, SandyBay
The conference will include:
- Two full days of workshops and presentations covering mathematical teaching ideas from birth to Senior Secondary
- Interstate keynote speakers Friday and Saturday
- Friday evening MAT Reflection Function at Wrest Point Discuss issues with members, past and present
- Friday night 50th Anniversary Dinner at Wrest Point
- Trade Exhibitions Friday and Saturday
- Discounted registration fee for presenters of workshops
Registration and Offer to Present forms are attached and available on MAT website –
Any queries please contact:
MAT Annual Conference Committee
P.O. Box 313
SandyBay. 7006
Lynda Kidd
0417 374 058
Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
Keynote Speakers
Friday Afternoon and Saturday Opening Speaker
Associate Professor Helen Chick
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education,
University of Melbourne
Helen has been a mathematician and retains a strong interest in mathematics. She is currently a senior lecturer in Mathematics Education at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. Helen’s research interests include teachers’ mathematical pedagogical content knowledge, using effective mathematical examples, using assessment to target students’ conceptual understanding, and how teachers interpret data. Although she is not sure that she is old enough to attend the conference (not yet 50), she notes that she will, at least, be in her prime.
Friday Opening Speaker
Professor Peter Sullivan
Professor of Science, Mathematics & Technology Education,
MonashUniversity.
Peter was a teacher for 10 years and worked in schools and universities in Papua New Guinea for 6 years. He has extensive experience in research and teaching in teacher education. He is Associate Editor, Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. He was previous employed at AustralianCatholicUniversity and La Trobe University. Peter’s Research interests include Mathematics curriculum, especially National Curriculum; Teaching and learning in Mathematics; Student engagement; and Disadvantaged students' achievement in mathematics.
Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
Other speakers include:
Jean Arnott
Australian Bureau of Statistics Resources to Support the Teaching of the Australian Curriculum
The teaching of Statistics has greater emphasis in the Australian Curriculum. In this session participants will be shown where they can access real and relevant data to use in their classrooms. They will also be shown the free student activities on the ABS website and how to involve students in the Australian CensusAtSchool Project. Ways to engage students through the use of technology to complete investigations will also be demonstrated.
Kim Beswick
Geometry by Design
Islamic design is firmly grounded in geometry and hence provides an excellent context in which to explore geometric ideas. Workshop participants will construct attractive designs whilst examining the underpinning geometry and considering classroom applications.
Natalie Brown and Jane Skalicky
Tertiary Numeracy; An Important Capability for Students of All Disciplines.
The development of numeracy skills and their application in all areas of life is becoming increasingly important. Often, examination of numeracy development is on the primary years of schooling but recognising how this applies to all areas of education is important – even at the tertiary level. The presenters of this workshop will outline the findings of a study into the numeracy requirements for all first year courses at UTAS. The study revealed that numeracy was involved in every first year course across all the disciplines. The presenters will highlight examples that show the numeracy demands required for university study and discuss the issues related to student preparedness when entering university. This presentation will be of interest to secondary and senior secondary teachers who are preparing students for tertiary study in any discipline.
Ruth Court and Stephanie Hickey
A Network Approach to Numeracy Intervention Practices
The “Smarter Schools National Partnership” funding received for Low SES schools to target interventions in Numeracy has led to a collective approach to teacher accountability, tailored student learning and a deeper knowledge of effective pedagogies at the individual school and classroom levels. This seminar shares the network approach that 10 schools took in skilling staff, implementing common intervention programs (for example QuickSmart Maths program),improving student learning outcomes in mathematics, and developing network data tracking. The network covers a district of 2 high schools and their feeder primary schools. Stand out achievements over the first year include planning alignment practices, implementation of intervention programs, and a consistent 96% attendance at network professional learning workshops and seminars conducted twice a term
Ruth Court and Stephanie Hickey
Subitising – Working with ‘Numbers at a Glance’.
This workshop includes a range of activities that move students from singular number counting to trusting the count, subitising and part-part-whole strategies that support mental computations. How you engage older students (grades 5-8) in subitising will also be shared during the workshop.
Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
Noleine Fitzallen and Moneka Knight
Money Management for Children
Consumer and Financial Literacy (C&FL) is a key life skill. It is about having the knowledge and skills to make informed choices and wise decisions in a range of financial contexts. The Australian Curriculum acknowledges the importance of C&FL and provides the opportunity to introduce the issues related to consumer awareness and money management to students from an early age. The Salvation Army STeP 123 project has developed a money box savings plan activity that introduces students to the key ideas of spending, saving, investing and donating. This workshop will describe the money box savings plan activities and detail the opportunities for schools to be involved.
David Mc Bain and Rosemary Mc Bain
50 years of Teaching Fractions and Directed Numbers in the Middle Years. How Has it Changed? How Should it Change?
This workshop will compare the approaches to teaching about fractions and directed numbers which were considered appropriate in the 1960s to approaches used today. The workshop will explore the idea that a rethink needs to occur about the way these topics are taught and suggest some possible new approaches.
Brett Stephenson
Taxi Fares – Are They Fair?
Which city/town in Australia has the cheapest (best value) taxi fares to and from the nearest airport? Which city is the biggest 'ripoff'? Are taxi fares to airports consistent in Australia (and overseas)? Using data correlation, linear analysis and a liberal dose of graphics calculator technology we will attempt to answers all of these 'burning the money in our pocket' questions (especially as it relates to Hobart).
Jane Watson
History and Statistics Using TinkerPlots
This presentation will discuss several examples from Digging into Australian Data with TinkerPlots using historical contexts. These will be chosen from Australian Explorers, the First Fleet, The Melbourne Cup, and Australian Prime Ministers. Various topics from The Australian Curriculum – Mathematics will be introduced with the examples.
Margaret Williams
Working with Pre-schoolers and Their Families
Hands on fun activities and ideas to support families in promoting and developing Numeracy skills in young children. Simple, non-expensive ideas that can be used at home and in the classroom. Many activities provide tactile experiences, help develop hand/eye co-ordination, encourage language development and thinking skills and learning to share.
Ideas can be adapted for slightly older children and also children with learning difficulties.
Be prepared to try things out!!
Plus a whole lot more!
We are still accepting offers to present workshops so if you would like to be a presenter please feel free to complete the attached form and return by 28th March, 2011. The details of workshops available will be updated on the MAT website on a regular basis.
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Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
FRIDAY 6th May 10.00am – 5.00pm
SATURDAY 7th May 9.00am – 3.30pm
Wrest Point, SandyBay.
REGISTRATION FORM AND INVOICE
ABN: 99 841 054 827 (No GST included in prices)
To be received by 29th April, 2011.
School/College/Organisation:Registration Type / Registration Categories and Fees / No. of attendees / Cost
Full Day Friday and Saturday
(Includes Friday evening functions if named on Attendee/Catering Form) / Members / $250
Non Members / $300
Presenters / $200
Half Day Friday and Saturday
(Includes Friday evening functions if named on Attendee/Catering Form) / Members / $200
Non Members / $250
Presenters / $150
Saturday / Members / $125
Non Members / $175
Presenters / $100
*Friday Evening Functions
(Include on Attendee/Catering Form)
MAT Reflection Function(5.30-6.30)
50th Anniversary Dinner 7.00pm / Saturday attendees, partners and friends are welcome to attend for... / $70 / *
*MAT Reflection Function and 50thAnniversary Dinner areincluded in Friday full and half day registration fees and is at Wrest Point.
(Drinks to be purchased at dinner.) / Total
Email address of contact person: ______
(Confirmation of registration will be made via email and receipts will be provided at the conference)
Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
Name of Attendees and Catering Form
For organisational purposes please list the name/s of attendees and their registration type. Also tick if attending the MAT Reflection Function and/or MAT 50th Anniversary Dinner. Although function and dinner are included in Friday registration, attendance is only by acknowledgement and vouchers will be issued.
Please list any special dietary requirements and return form with registration by 29th April, 2011.
Name of Attendees / Registration TypeFFS-Full Day Friday
FS =½ Day Friday
S=Saturday / MAT ReflectionFunction
Friday 5.30pm
Wrest Point / MAT AnniversaryDinner
Friday 7.00pm Wrest Point / Special Dietary Requirements
Note: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided for all attendees during the period in which they are registered. (Friday lunch is available for Full Day Friday attendees only.)
Today’s number is ... 50th Anniversary of Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Annual Conference 2011
FRIDAY 6th May 10.00am – 5.00pm
SATURDAY 7th May 9.00am – 3.30pm
Wrest Point, SandyBay
Offers to Present Workshop
We are now accepting offers to present a workshop at this year’s annual conference. Workshop presenters receive a special discounted registration as shown below.
Non members / Members / PresentersFriday and Saturday / $300 / $250 / $200
Friday after lunch and Saturday / $250 / $200 / $150
Saturday only / $175 / $125 / $100
If you are interested in presenting a workshop or presentation, please complete the details below and return with registration form by 28th March.
Presenter’s name/s: ______
Workshop/Presentation title: ______
Preferred day: ______
Abstract/description (for the program):
Intended audience: (please circle/highlight as many as apply)
Birth - ECE Primary Middle School Secondary Senior Secondary/Tertiary
Equipment/material required: ______
Please note: Projectors and screens provided. Wireless internet is available to participants free of charge. Presenters are to bring a laptop if required.
Please submit presentation details preferably via email to:
Lynda Kidd
P.O. Box 313
SandyBay. 7006
MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA Inc.
ABN: 99 841 054 827 PO Box 313, SandyBay, TASMANIA 7006
Date / Time / Function / VenueFeb 24th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
March 24th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
April 13th (Wednesday) / 7.30pm / Problem Solving Evening / South – Room 405, Hytten Hall, UTAS. North – TBA.
April 28th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
May 6th -7th (Friday and Saturday) / 10 – 5pm and
9 - 3.30 / 50th Anniversary MAT Annual Conference 2011 / Wrest Point, SandyBay
May 7th / 9.00 am / MAT AGM / Plenary Room, Wrest Point
May 20th (Friday) / AAMT National Mathematics Day
May 26th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
TBA / 10 – 3pm / MAT Think Tank / CampbellTown
June 23th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
July 7th (Thursday) / Problem competition / In school-event
July 13th (Wednesday) / 7.30pm / Problem Solving Evening / South – Room 405, Hytten Hall, UTAS. North – TBA.
July 28th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
August 9th (Tuesday) / ML Urquhart Medal competition
August 7th (Sunday) / TBA / Maths Relay / TBA Venues will be in South North and North-West.
August 25th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
September 29th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
October 12th (Wednesday) / 7.30pm / Problem Solving Evening / South - Room 405, Hytten Hall, UTAS. North – TBA.
October 27th (Thursday) / 5 - 6 pm / MAT Meeting / Video conference room, Faculty of Education at UTAS, Launceston, Hobart, CradleCoast.
MAT Preliminary Calendar for 2011