Best Practices in Mathematics (K-2) | North Metro

Join us for a special workshop from Dr John West, President of the Mathematics Association of Western Australia!

Some of the important themes explored include;

• The Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA/CRA) model
• High impact teaching strategies
• Assessment strategies
• Hands on learning
• This session is designed specifically for Years K-2. A separate workshop is offered for Year 3-6.

About Dr John West:

John is a former teacher and lecturer in mathematics education who now works as an educational consultant and author. John has consulted for the Department of Education, the Association of Independent Schools (AISWA) and the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as a mathematics subject matter expert. In 2020 John was employed by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) to refresh the look and feel of its flagship product (Maths 300) by editing the content of the 194 existing lessons and supervising the development of new lesson content. For the past three years, John has been working on the Maths in Schools project for The University of Adelaide. The project provides FREE online professional learning for all K – 10 teachers across Australia via the Mathematics Hub (www.mathshub.edu.au), and is linked to the upcoming version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics.

Dr John West has worked as a teacher and lecturer in education at UWA, ECU and The University of Notre Dame Australia. Since 2021, John has worked on The University of Adelaide’s Maths in Schools project as a content writer and providing PL to teachers around Australia. He also works as a fly-in/fly-out numeracy consultant for Coober Pedy Area School. John has been President of the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) since 2019 and has worked with Network Teach since its inception. More details can be found at www.drjohnwest.com.au.

How much are tickets? 

A SUPER SUPER LOW $10 for Network Teach Members & $20 for Non Members! 

What's included in the SUPER LOW ticket price?

• Workshop Attendance.
• AITSL Aligned Certification for all attendees. Emailed following event.
• Light refreshments only. 
  

Why are tickets to this event so cheap?

This event is not designed to make a profit. As a not for profit organisation, we simply seek to provide high quality access to education based Professional learning opportunities.

 What should I bring to the event?

Simply bring yourself, a pen and a notepad.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Simply email us at admin@networkteach.com with any query you may have and we will provide a response within 24 hours.

 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A printed ticket is NOT REQUIRED for this event as we will simply check you in upon arrival.

WHERE IS THE EVENT?

The event is located at St Lukes Catholic Primary School17 Duffy Terrace, Woodvale. Event venue: Main Dance Hall - Building on the far left of the School.