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Broome 23rd April, 2009

We believe that effective teaching of mathematics…
· enthusiastic, engaged children and staff · understandings, verbal and recorded, documents · relevant and meaningful activities at children’s level · children prepared to e risk-takers · classroom environment is ‘numerate’ – evidence of mathematics work on walls etc || GROUP 1 · shared understanding within the school of the purpose of numeracy · on-going reflection for future planning · collaboration and P.D. · planning and policy development · provision of resources || · engagement · enjoyment · encouragement · purposeful tasks · investigation · problem solving · use of mathematical ideas · open-ended questions · sharing of solutions · data collection and publishing || GROUP 2 · effective planning · variable assessment – allowing reflection on student learning and achievement · communication · clear foci · high and reasonable expectations · appropriate resources · student self-confidence · safe and friendly environment · on-going encouragement · extended, open-ended questioning · effective and acted upon reflection || · effective planning · knowing needs of individuals · well-organised (material, resources, groups) · reflective practice (further student learning) · interactions, engagements || GROUP 3 · fun, enriched environment – structure · on-going assessment · style of questioning (open-ended) · time to mull over problems · a variety of resources · teachable moments · opportunities for risk taking · open communication · celebrate ‘Aha!’ moments ||
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 * GROUP 1
 * GROUP 2
 * GROUP 3