My preliminary findings highlight a clear need to adapt my teaching practices to better support the transition of my primary students into secondary mathematics, particularly around the teaching sequence and teaching considerations of Phase 3 of the refreshed Maths curriculum.
My current assessment data indicates that a third of my learners are currently working at Phase 2, suggesting a potential gap between their current understanding and the demands of the next phase.
This discrepancy could contribute to students feeling unsupported as they navigate the increased complexity and different pedagogical approaches often encountered in secondary mathematics.
Further investigation into specific areas of Phase 3 that pose the biggest challenges for my learners will likely be beneficial in tailoring my instructional strategies.
I have come up with some goals for myself, to help with my inquiry this year:
- Develop my teacher content knowledge - start doing the maths - understanding the concepts, anticipating student thinking, and choosing the right strategies and models.
- Develop an effective Maths Programme: Ensuring my teaching instructions are explicit and the learners understand it - making sure I am creating rich tasks for my students - communication is clear and that I develop a positive relationship with maths. This is huge for me because growing up, maths was always a complicated learning area for me. Now, as a teacher, I have to change my mindset and grow to love the subject.
I'm really fortunate to be working closely with our Manaiakalani Maths Facilitator - Elena. Fortunately we used to be colleagues but now, I look to her for expertise and top tips for my journey with year with Maths.
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