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  • 2024 F-10 Virtual Maths Summit

    Date: September 26th 2024

    Time: TBC

    Cost: Free

    Join us for our FREE online virtual math event featuring:

    • Live streamed and pre-recorded presentations

    • Panel discussions and Q & A sessions

    • Engaging maths activities, demonstrations and lesson ideas

    • Full access to the recorded content for 12 months

    • Hours of AITSL standard maths professional learning completely FREE!

  • 2025 F-10 Maths Symposium

    Date: July 17th 2025

    Venue: The University High School, Parkville, Victoria

    Cost: Early Bird Tickets $250

    This in-person event is designed exclusively for Foundation to Year 10 teachers, to address the unique challenges for each year level. The full-day event will include a combination of:

    • Targeted Keynotes

    • Hands-on workshops

    • Rich discussions

    • Collaborative learning ad wokng opportunities

Introducing our

Free F-10 Virtual Maths Summit

  September 26th, 2024

9 am - 2:30 pm

Free Online

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Introducing our

2025 F-10 Maths Symposium

  July 17th, 2025

8:30am – 4:00pm

The University High School

77 Story St, Parkville VIC 3052

The countdown is on to our in person event!

2025 F-10 Maths Symposium

Join us and embark on a journey of…

Inspiring Fluency Through Mathematical Curiosity

Work with renowned mathematics educators as they guide you through enriching keynotes, interactive workshops, and reflective discussions aimed at Foundation to Year 10.

FAQ’s

  • Our one-day event is a unique convergence of Foundation to Year 10 mathematics educators, dedicated at fostering holistic, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. Underscored by research-driven practices, this gathering is not about prescribing teaching methods but fostering exploration and innovation in maths education. On the day, you will engage with expert-led keynotes and hands-on workshops as you tackle 'Mathematical Conundrums', that encourage collaboration and creative problem-solving. You will benefit from a dynamic exchange of ideas, and leave with new lesson plans and a renewed passion for teaching. It's a day to transform your approach to maths, and inspire you to explore the beauty and complexity of mathematics with fresh eyes.

  • Specialised Focus: Designed exclusively for Foundation to Year 10 teachers, this symposium addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of this critical educational phase.

    Bridging the Gap: Our aim is to seamlessly connect primary and secondary maths education, ensuring a fluid and comprehensive learning journey for students.

    Unified Learning: Delegates attend sessions collectively, fostering collaboration and shared insights.

    Hands-On Experience: Expect interactive sessions where you're not just a passive attendee but an active participant.

    Expert Facilitation: Learn directly from renowned maths education gurus, respected and recognised for their contributions to the field.

  • Each breakout session will introduced you to a 'Mathematical Conundrum,' a problem that looks simple but unfolds into a rich tapestry of exploration and discovery. Facilitated by seasoned experts, these problems are your gateway to seeing mathematics through a new lens.

    • Unpack the Problem (30 mins): Work in groups to unravel the conundrum, encouraging a free exchange of ideas and strategies.

    • Showcase your solution (3-5 mins per group): Each group presents their unique approach, exchanging ideas and highlighting the diversity of mathematical thought.

    • Links to Curriculum (15 mins): Discover how to differentiate your problem and adapt it to different year levels, making your lessons more inclusive and engaging.

  • Not only will you leave with a fresh perspective on problem-solving and mathematical modelling, but you'll also walk away with a practical array of maths essentials for your teacher toolkit:

    • A resource pack full of session materials, including fully-prepared lesson plans for each 'Mathematical Conundrum' and solutions ready for immediate classroom application.

    • Expert advice on how to effectively present and engage students with mathematical problems, transforming each lesson into an adventure.

    • Strategies to tailor problems for diverse learning needs and link them directly to curriculum objectives, ensuring lessons are inclusive and relevant.

Reserve your spot today! Limited places are available!

Agenda

8:30 AM
Registration 

9 AM - 9:45 AM
Keynote 1 - Sunil Singh

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Dot Talk - Alex Box

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session 1 

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Morning Tea

11:45 PM - 12:30 PM
Keynote 2 - Caty Morris

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Breakout Session 2

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Number Talk - Nadia Abdelal

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Keynote 3 - Katherine Roan

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Q&A - Greatest Takeaways

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Thank you’s

Our Keynotes

Sunil Singh

Mathematics as a choice for self-care and mental wellness

We have historically deemed the purpose of mathematics to be solely an external vector to function in society. Even the words we choose in our pedagogy--proficiency, efficiency, tasks, and success--mirror the compliance and competitive objectives of the workforce. Words like joy, awe, wonder, beauty, and magic are being shaded into extinction, and with it, any internal purpose for learning mathematics. The bittersweet irony is that mathematics has historically been a place of restoration, hope, and healing in some of our darkest moments. It's been a beaming light of sometimes ineffable transcendence. The stories that I will share are both historical and personal. The stories that I will share center the boundless beauty of mathematics, and its relatively untapped reservoir of internal purposes of curiosity and wellness.

Caty Morris

Silence is not an option: Unpacking non-Indigenous teachers’ fears of connecting maths with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in the classroom

This hands-on workshop will investigate the use of leaves in traditional instructive games and stories from Yuendumu. Yuendumu is a small, remote Aboriginal community in the Central Desert region in Northern Territory made up of mainly Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Peoples. Participants will learn about how these games can convey cultural information and mathematical concepts, such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, through story. Participants will have the opportunity to create and represent their own mathematical stories using leaves through a process of creativity, abstraction and critical reflection based on Prof. Chris Matthews Goompi Model for teaching and learning that connects maths with culture. 

Katherine Roan

There’s no science without maths!

Maths and science are intertwined languages that explain the world. However, many of our students who are currently studying sciences do so without a solid foundation in basic maths, making true scientific literacy challenging. The impact of this is seen later on in their schooling, where students either choose not to pursue science subjects due to the perceived level of maths OR choose sciences and struggle.

This keynote is not about highlighting shortcomings but about collaborating as educators to foster students' scientific curiosity.

Our workshops

  • Explore hands-on workshops designed to engage and challenge. Each workshop will focus on a rich ‘Mathematical Conundrum’ that can be tailored for Foundation to Year 10 and beyond.

  • Each unique workshop delves into a specific rich problem-solving activity, offering strategies for differentiation and classroom implementation.

  • Choose two from five dynamic workshops to attend, each capped at 35 participants, ensuring an intimate and interactive experience. Each session will be led and facilitated by one of the leading maths specialists on the team, including the keynote speakers.

  • Engage directly in solving and differentiating rich maths problems, with facilitator support to adapt strategies across year levels.

  • Leave each session with comprehensive lesson plans, equipping you to bring innovative problem-solving directly into your classroom.

  • Come prepared to collaborate, share, and engage deeply with each problem-solving activity for maximum benefit.

  • Enjoy ample opportunity to consult with the expert facilitators and peers, fostering a supportive network for teaching excellence.

Choose your adventure!

Dive into the adventure by selecting two out of the six exciting ‘mathematical conundrums’ available on the day.

Nadia Abdelal - Pockets of fun!

Years: F - Tertiary

Dive into the intriguing world of number theory with ‘Pockets of Fun’! A simple yet thought-provoking problem that involves a range of mathematical concepts from sharing and patterns to algebra and modular arithmetic. This hands-on workshop will guide you through solving the puzzle while sparking rich discussions on how to adapt these concepts for different educational levels. You will laugh, learn, and wonder as you discover how mathematics can truly be ‘pockets of fun’!

Michaela Epstein - Spinning Spirolateral Spectacles

Years: F - Tertiary

Explore the fascinating world of spirolaterals, geometric designs created from short numeric rules. In this interactive workshop, you will construct spiralling patterns to see if they loop back to the start or unfold and grow. Together, we'll dive deep into this classic problem, which has ideas relevant for learners of every age. Expect to play, conjecture, observe and uncover surprising connections between different areas of maths. 

Alex and Antje - Where to place it?

Years: 2 - 10

Discover the power of number strategy games in teaching mathematical concepts. This interactive workshop engages participants in playing games that naturally develop reasoning, strategic thinking, analysis, and interpretation. Through gameplay, participants will compare strategies, test approaches, and delve into algorithmic thinking. Join Alex and Antje for a playful exploration of mathematics in action and leave with powerful ideas and resources to get students thinking deeply in the maths classroom.    

Lana Fleiszig - Reach 100

Years: 2 - 10

In this workshop, you will discover the elegance of combinatorial mathematics, and explore the interplay between arithmetic and strategy. Perfect for those who enjoy a mental workout, this session provides insights into how numerical properties influence outcomes and problem-solving techniques. Dive into an engaging mathematical challenge that sharpens your analytical skills and deepens your appreciation of numbers. 

Sunil Singh - Romancing the five pillars of mathematical fluency!

Years: F - 12

Explore a broader vision of mathematical fluency in this enlightening workshop that challenges the traditional confines of maths education. True fluency, much like mastering a language, encompasses a spectrum of understanding—factual, procedural, conceptual, historical, and contemporary aspects of mathematics. This session delves into how these elements can be interwoven with effective pedagogy to foster a deep, meaningful connection between students and teachers, the true romance of learning. Discover how expanding our perception of fluency can transform mathematical teaching and learning. Join Sunil to redefine what it means to be truly fluent in the language of the universe!

Caty Morris - Yuendumu leaf stories

Years: F - 12

This hands-on workshop will investigate the use of leaves in traditional instructive games and stories from Yuendumu. Yuendumu is a small, remote Aboriginal community in the Central Desert region in Northern Territory made up of mainly Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Peoples. Participants will learn about how these games can convey cultural information and mathematical concepts, such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, through story. Participants will have the opportunity to create and represent their own mathematical stories using leaves through a process of creativity, abstraction and critical reflection based on Prof. Chris Matthews Goompi Model for teaching and learning that connects maths with culture. 

Apply for one of our Educational Development Grants!

We at EM Maths Consulting believe in inclusive and accessible education for all. This is why we are offering four Educational Development Grants to outer regional and remote schools, to help with the cost of attending the event.

$500 Grants

We are delighted to offer two $500 grants specifically designed to support educators from regional and remote areas attending our event. These grants aim to alleviate the costs associated with participating in the symposium for:

  • One primary school teacher.

  • One secondary school teacher.

To qualify, applicants must be teaching at schools located more than 100 kilometres from the nearest major city's central business district. This initiative underscores our commitment to making professional development accessible to educators regardless of their geographical location.

$250 Grants

We are pleased to offer two additional $250 grants to support educators from regional and remote areas in attending our symposium. These grants are intended to help defray the costs for:

  • One primary school teacher.

  • One secondary school teacher.

Eligible applicants must be employed at schools situated more than 100 kilometres from the nearest major city's central business district. This effort is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that professional development opportunities are accessible to teachers across all locations.

Applications for these grants will open soon. If you would like some further information in the meantime, please feel free to contact us.

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