Maths enrichment, identifying student progress, the YMSA competition, and early career challenges.

Trinity Grammar’s Mathematics Specialist, Jessica Zhu, joins AAMT’s Education Specialist, Denise Halliday, to discuss all things maths enrichment: open vs closed ended tasks, fighting against the forgetting curve, engendering maths creativity in students, the YMSA competition, Pi Day, and more.

Key Links:
Check out the YMSA competition:
https://www.mathsthroughstories.org/competitions.html

And explore AAMT’s resources, events, and news:
https://aamt.edu.au/

Maths enrichment, identifying student progress, the YMSA competition, and early career challenges.
Trinity Grammar&rsquo;s Mathematics Specialist, Jessica Zhu, joins AAMT&rsquo;s Education Specialist, Denise Halliday, to discuss all things maths enrichment: open vs closed ended tasks, fighting against the forgetting curve, engendering maths creativity in students, the YMSA competition, Pi Day, and more.
Key Links: Check out the YMSA competition: <a href="https://www.mathsthroughstories.org/competitions.html">https://www.mathsthroughstories.org/competitions.html</a>
And explore AAMT&rsquo;s resources, events, and news: <a href="https://aamt.edu.au/">https://aamt.edu.au/</a>

The fascinating world of mathematics education. We explore innovative teaching pedagogies, classroom success stories, and unravel the mysteries behind those 'Aha!' moments.

Whether you're a maths enthusiast or just looking to improve your teaching skills in mathematics, this podcast brought to you by AAMT is your go-to resource for engaging, sometimes light-hearted, and informative discussions on all things maths education related!

The fascinating world of mathematics education. We explore innovative teaching pedagogies, classroom success stories, and unravel the mysteries behind those 'Aha!' moments.
Whether you're a maths enthusiast or just looking to improve your teaching skills in mathematics, this podcast brought to you by AAMT is your go-to resource for engaging, sometimes light-hearted, and informative discussions on all things maths education related!

Strength In Numbers

Maths Enrichment: Helping Students See the Bigger Picture

Challenges teaching at a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged school, building an action plan, gathering quality data, and overcoming the language barrier with a universal language: mathematics.

Dandenong Primary’s Assistant Principal, Terri Truscott, and AAMT’s Education Specialist, Denise Halliday, explore lessons learned in the process of implementing concepts from Peter Liljedahl’s fantastic ‘Building Thinking Classrooms’, metacognition, inspiring rich mathematics dialogue, using pre- and post-assessments, selectively responding to student questions, and more.

Key Links:
Check out Dandenong Primary School:
https://www.dandenongps.vic.edu.au/

Contact Terri Truscott:
Terri.Truscott@education.vic.gov.au

Challenges teaching at a culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged school, building an action plan, gathering quality data, and overcoming the language barrier with a universal language: mathematics.
Dandenong Primary&rsquo;s Assistant Principal, Terri Truscott, and AAMT&rsquo;s Education Specialist, Denise Halliday, explore lessons learned in the process of implementing concepts from Peter Liljedahl&rsquo;s fantastic &lsquo;Building Thinking Classrooms&rsquo;, metacognition, inspiring rich mathematics dialogue, using pre- and post-assessments, selectively responding to student questions, and more.
Key Links: Check out Dandenong Primary School: <a href="https://www.dandenongps.vic.edu.au/">https://www.dandenongps.vic.edu.au/</a>
Contact Terri Truscott: <a href="mailto:Terri.Truscott@education.vic.gov.au">Terri.Truscott@education.vic.gov.au</a>

Supporting Disadvantaged Students: Lessons From Liljedahl’s Work

Guest host Denise Halliday speaks with Leanne West and Vicky Schavoni, two passionate maths educators who joined the AAMT’s 2024 North American Study Tour. Together, they reflect on what they learned visiting classrooms in Chicago and Calgary, attending the NCTM Conference, and connecting with teachers and leaders across the continent.

From building thinking classrooms and vertical whiteboards to number talks and challenging problems, Leanne and Vicky share practical strategies that have transformed their teaching back home. They also discuss how strong school leadership, a spirit of collaboration, and international professional learning can reignite passion for maths education.

Guest host&nbsp;Denise Halliday speaks with Leanne West and Vicky Schavoni, two passionate maths educators who joined the AAMT&rsquo;s 2024 North American Study Tour. Together, they reflect on what they learned visiting classrooms in Chicago and Calgary, attending the NCTM Conference, and connecting with teachers and leaders across the continent.
From building thinking classrooms and vertical whiteboards to number talks and challenging problems, Leanne and Vicky share practical strategies that have transformed their teaching back home. They also discuss how strong school leadership, a spirit of collaboration, and international professional learning can reignite passion for maths education.

Lessons from Abroad: What Australian Teachers Can Learn from North America

For Sam Ayre, mathematics isn’t just about numbers—it’s a language for thinking, reasoning and communicating. In this lively discussion with Allan Dougan, Sam describes how he helps students find confidence and voice in maths through classroom talk, group problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. He also offers advice for teachers wanting to make small, sustainable changes and highlights the power of collaboration through Tasmania’s Focus on Maths initiative.

Key Links
Pedagogy in Mathematics
https://aamt.edu.au/resources/pedagogy-in-mathematics

“Focus on Maths” Initiative
Project details and related resources are available via AAMT:
https://aamt.edu.au/projects/focus-on-maths

Peter Liljedahl – Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K–12)
Official site and resources: https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/

 

For Sam Ayre, mathematics isn&rsquo;t just about numbers&mdash;it&rsquo;s a language for thinking, reasoning and communicating. In this lively discussion with Allan Dougan, Sam describes how he helps students find confidence and voice in maths through classroom talk, group problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. He also offers advice for teachers wanting to make small, sustainable changes and highlights the power of collaboration through Tasmania&rsquo;s Focus on Maths initiative.
Key Links Pedagogy in Mathematics <a href="https://aamt.edu.au/resources/pedagogy-in-mathematics">https://aamt.edu.au/resources/pedagogy-in-mathematics</a><a data-start="1142" data-end="1252"></a>
&ldquo;Focus on Maths&rdquo; Initiative Project details and related resources are available via AAMT: <a href="https://aamt.edu.au/projects/focus-on-maths">https://aamt.edu.au/projects/focus-on-maths</a><a data-start="867" data-end="957"></a>
Peter Liljedahl &ndash; Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Grades K&ndash;12) Official site and resources: <a href="https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/">https://www.buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/</a>
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