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Mathematics Investigations

Published on Nov 20, 2015

Mathematics investigations can follow a general inquiry process.

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Mathematics Investigations

A Maths Inquiry Process
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Maths Investigation Process

  • Gathering information
  • Selecting and analysing information
  • Organising and communicating information
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Prior Teacher Planning

  • What will be the life context? (learning area, project or event, problem)
  • What do you want the learners to do?
  • What maths content might be needed?
  • Which proficiencies will be employed?
  • How long will the learners need?
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Prior Teacher Plannning

  • What might be the end product?
  • Which tools (digital & physical) might help?
  • How will I know that the learners are successful?
  • How might the learners communicate their findings/solutions?
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Gathering Information

  • Life context - learning area, project or event, problem
  • What do I need to find out?
  • How will I find this information?
  • Which tools might help me?
  • Which maths skills help me?
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Selecting & Analysing Information

  • Which information is useful?
  • Have I got all the information I need?
  • What does this information mean?
  • How does it inform my project, event or problem?
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Organising and Communicating Information

  • What is my information telling me?
  • How do I communicate my findings or solution?
  • Which tools might help me organise and communicate?
  • Who is my audience?
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