Mathematics Investigations
Published on Nov 20, 2015
Mathematics investigations can follow a general inquiry process.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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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