Here's a quick way to TURN 1 PROBLEM into 5 MORE-. Ask yourself, "Where might this go next?". Let me show you an example. .

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7 prompts to strengthen observations & independent thinking in maths-. (for less hand-holding, and greater confidence)

May it help you to wade through the sound bites and be even stronger in the complex work that is teaching.

Right now, a lot of people and groups are saying that it's obvious what is the Best Way to teach. The Right Way. The Only Way. Professional discernment is a tool you always have by your side.

Here they are:. 1. What is useful here. ?.2. How are these the same/different?.3. How can I tweak/adapt. ?.4. What have I learned. ?.5. Why is this important?.6. What will I keep doing? Stop doing? Start doing?.7. How does this align with my values and principles?.

Sometimes, professional discernment will come naturally. At other times, it won't. In those situations, there are 7 questions you can use (to slow down your thinking, sharpen your observations and make clearer decisions).

Professional discernment is not: snap judgements. But it is: careful judgements.

. * make the most of Professional Learning.* navigate tricky conversations.* use what we've got to suit our context (not reinvent the wheel).* stay true to our principles and values.

This is about telling things apart. Seeing what is useful and what is not. It's about trying to understand. And using that understanding to make a decision. Why does this matter?. Professional discernment helps us to:. * improve resources, lesson plans and assessment tools. .

This week, I've been working with specialist maths teachers in my home state of Victoria. There's one idea that keeps coming up in our conversations. It's an idea that's relevant to all teachers. And it's one that is core to the craft of teaching:. ​→ Professional Discernment

This is core to the craft of teaching.

If you want more practical ideas to get your students seeing maths in new ways, check out my Maths Newsletter. New strategies, tools and tasks each week ➡️

Maths can be scary. That's why tasks that are easy to start and that can be tackled in different ways are so helpful. These show students that their thinking is valued. And, that maths is something they can do.

5 reasons why Card Sort Tasks are so effective 💥. 1. Multiple entry points.2. Low risk.3. Deepens understanding.4. Invites conversation.5. Challenges all students.

How to run a Card Sort Task 💡. 1. Take 6-12 standard problems from a current topic. 2. For each problem, create 2 cards. Each card has a different representation of that problem. For example: diagrams, answers, questions and/or working out. 3. Students match up cards.

I've used these with students who would normally sit, arms folded and disengaged. But, by the end of the lesson, have excitedly talked and participated in the maths!.

How to Turn Maths Fear into Excitement. (A favourite strategy). For too many students, maths is a source of fear. And it’s a subject where you’re either right or you’re wrong. You’re good or bad. ​Cart Sort Tasks are a powerful strategy to help students see maths differently.