Intervention methodology and the quest for the autonomous learner in mathematics

Tania Nethercote & Jayne Heath

Why we researched……

•ASMS charter •meaningful connections• changing teacher

practice

How we researched…

Which factor:• is most important ?• is least important ?• is best supported?• needs the most

improvement?

Which thinking skills:• is most important ?• is least important ?• is best supported?• needs the most

support?

What we learnt…Which Factor:most important

COLLABORATION

least important (shared norms)

best supported

COLLABORATIONneeds most improvement

(eclectic – shared norms)

Which thinking skills:most important

(collaborative inquiry, paying attention)

least important

IMAGINGbest supported

COLLABORATIVE INQUIRY

needs most support(diverse -paying attention)

What next….

• Collaborative curriculum planning

• Support structures for collaboration

• Professional learning opportunities: team building and thinking & innovation

• Conceptual/Visual strategies for teaching & learning

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