Maths craft workshop -University of Auckland

                                          Maths craft workshop-University of Auckland

AMA were hosting a workshop using Anthony Harridene s methods of problem solving.

First we were student experience the method and the second half we use it as teachers, How to use this method in the class.

The first problem was to think about the numbers 312 and write any thoughts down what comes into your mind. All thought were recorded on the board and then we created maths problems from the responses. With this approach the lesson can go anywhere at any level


We investigate how many 3 digit number can you make with this combination that adds up to 6.

later some one was using negatives and fractions --We got 21 combinations. The it went to  hw many combinations can you do that add up to 5,4,3,2,. From there we create discover a pattern and create a
 formula.

Interesting ideas from the workshop is to play with Maths. No assessments and just to run with it and see where it goes. Maths for Maths sake. Not focusing on assessments. Also to live in the moment instead of moving. This means  not do this because you are going to need it in year 13 and do this because you are going to use it next year.
It is also important to build confidence

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