BES Findings Effective Pedagogies in Mathematics (Anthony & Walshaw)

1.  An Ethic of Care - He Tikanga Tiaki

Caring classroom communities that are focused on mathematical goals help develop students’ mathematical identities and proficiencies

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2. Arranging for Learning - Te Whakarite ki te Ako

Effective teachers provide students with opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively to make sense of ideas.

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3. Building on Students’ Thinking - Kauwhatatia te Kauwhata o te Ākonga

Effective teachers plan mathematics learning experiences that enable students to build on their existing proficiencies, interests and experiences.

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BES Findings Effective Pedagogies in Mathematics (Anthony & Walshaw)

4. Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks - Ētahi ngohe pāngarau whaihua

Effective teachers understand that the tasks and examples they select influence how students come to view, develop, use and make sense of mathematics.

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5. Making Connections - Kō te Tūhonohono

Effective teachers support students in creating connections between different ways of solving problems, between mathematical representations and topics, and between mathematics and everyday experiences.

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6. Assessment for Learning - He Aromatawi Hei Tikanga Ako

Effective teachers use a range of assessment practices to make students’ thinking visible and to support students’ learning.

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BES Findings Effective Pedagogies in Mathematics (Anthony & Walshaw)

7. Mathematical Communication - Te Whai Pūkenga Mō te Whakawhiti Kōrero Pāngarau

Effective teachers are able to facilitate classroom dialogue focused on mathematical argumentation.

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8. Mathematical Language - Te Reo Pāngarau

Effective teachers shape mathematical language by modelling appropriate terms and communicating their meaning in ways that students understand.

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9. Tools and Representations - Ngā Tikanga Whakamahi me Ngā Tohu

Effective teachers carefully select tools and representations to provide support for students’ thinking.

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BES Findings Effective Pedagogies in Mathematics (Anthony & Walshaw)

10. Teacher Knowledge - Te Mōhio o te Kaiako, Te Tikanga Uiui

Effective teachers develop & use sound knowledge as a basis for initiating learning and responding to the mathematical needs of all their students.

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Raewyn Carman & Dianne Ogle, Mathematics and Statistics Facilitators, Team Solutions

Based on Educational Practices Series – 19 Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics – Anthony & Walshaw