Steve Sherman, TEDx speaker & Director of Living Maths, shares his highly student-centred approach to teaching mathematics & logical reasoning. In many ways it’s not about how integers are moved in equations, it’s about producing a learning environment that students can thrive in.

“How are you going get students to fall in love with mathematics if all you are going to do is make them do sums at school and then go and home and do homework? That’s not really going to get them excited.” 

We also discuss how your students can connect with NASA astronauts in web conferences organised by Living Maths plus find out how Wanda Diaz Merced, a blind Astrophysicist visited the Athlone school for the blind where the students listened to the sound of the recent solar eclipse.   

Top 3 learnings
Make mathematics more than just solving equations. Embed it in real life and make lessons as hands-on and as tangible as possible.
Find ways to connect with students who are disengaged. What are they interested in? Empower these students to research their favourite topic and challenge them to find a way to relate it the classroom topic.
Teach students problem-solving skills at every opportunity

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Steve Sherman

Since 1995, Steve Sherman has grown Living Maths to become a catalyst for student’s love of mathematics through enrichment opportunities across South Africa and beyond. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Steve is passionate about sharing knowledge and a strong advocate for using technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. 

http://www.livingmaths.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sherman-3b236b17/

Contact Fizzics Education
Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! 
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments 
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Steve Sherman, TEDx speaker &amp; Director of Living Maths, shares his highly student-centred approach to teaching mathematics &amp; logical reasoning. In many ways it&rsquo;s not about how integers are moved in equations, it&rsquo;s about producing a learning environment that students can thrive in. &ldquo;How are you going get students to fall in love with mathematics if all you are going to do is make them do sums at school and then go and home and do homework? That&rsquo;s not really going to get them excited.&rdquo; We also discuss how your students can connect with NASA astronauts in web conferences organised by Living Maths plus find out how Wanda Diaz Merced, a blind Astrophysicist visited the Athlone school for the blind where the students listened to the sound of the recent solar eclipse. &nbsp; Top 3 learnings
<ol>
<li>Make mathematics more than just solving equations. Embed it in real life and make lessons as hands-on and as tangible as possible.</li>
<li>Find ways to connect with students who are disengaged. What are they interested in? Empower these students to research their favourite topic and challenge them to find a way to relate it the classroom topic.</li>
<li>Teach students problem-solving skills at every opportunity</li>
</ol>
Hosted by Ben Newsome from <a href="http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">Fizzics Education</a> About Steve Sherman
Since 1995, Steve Sherman has grown Living Maths to become a catalyst for student&rsquo;s love of mathematics through enrichment opportunities across South Africa and beyond. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Steve is passionate about sharing knowledge and a strong advocate for using technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. <a href="http://www.livingmaths.com">http://www.livingmaths.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sherman-3b236b17/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sherman-3b236b17/</a>
Contact Fizzics Education
<ul>
<li>Web:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/">http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/</a></li>
<li>Phone: <a href="tel://1300%20856%20828">+612 9674 2191</a></li>
</ul>
STEM Teaching support resources 
<ul>
<li>NEW Primary STEM teaching book!&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html">http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html</a></li>
<li>&gt;100 Free Science Experiments&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html">http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html</a></li>
<li>&gt;100 Free Science Ideas and Tips <a href="http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html">http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html</a></li>
</ul>
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For educators and teachers working to make STEM amazing... no matter whether you're teaching science in grade 1, running a high school lab or delivering science shows in a museum, this education show helps you teach science & technology the way kids want to learn. The FizzicsEd Podcast brings in educators from across Australia and around the world to talk about tips, tricks, lessons and learnings they've had whilst working with students in the classroom and beyond. Hosted by Ben Newsome, a science teacher, author and founder of the multi-award winning science outreach team at Fizzics Education.

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For educators wanting to make STEM awesome! No matter whether you're teaching science in grade 1, running a high school lab or delivering  science shows in a museum, this show helps you teach science & technology the way kids want to learn.

The FizzicsEd Podcast brings in educators from across Australia and around the world to talk about tips, tricks, lessons and learnings they've had whilst working with students in the classroom and beyond. Hosted by Ben Newsome, a science teacher, author and founder of the multi-award winning science outreach team at Fizzics Education.

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