FROM SAGE ON THE STAGE TO GUIDE ON THE SIDE HELEN ADAMS BOPMA CONFERENCE 20 NOVEMBER 2015 Using BYOD to enhance student achievement

Algebra – the generalisation of number 47 x 36 x

Algebra – the generalisation of number 47 x 43 x = 21

Algebra – the generalisation of number 47 x 43 = x 39

Algebra – the generalisation of number 47 x 43 Replace 40 with x (ie let x = 40) x x7 x 3

Algebra – the generalisation of number What are we doing numerically when we expand (x+7)(x + 3)? x 2 + 3x + 7x + 21 x x + 21 x x7 xx2x2 7x 33x21

Algebra – the generalisation of number What are we doing numerically when we simplify algebraic expressions? Can you give a numerical example that illustrates the expansion of (a 2 b 3 ) 2 _N_7Z7bVEfSg _N_7Z7bVEfSg

Learning styles Show me boards (whole class activity) explain everything video (independent / individual activity)

Maths and computers Logo - turtle Spreadsheets Powerpoint presentations Graphics calculators (CAS) Algebraic manipulators Autograph wikispace Geogebra Mathsonline Mathletics Moodle Maths buddy Maths apps

As a teacher As a head of faculty 1. How to differentiate the teaching and learning of key skills 2. How to make time for students to practice being mathematicians (rich tasks) 3. How to support teachers of Mathematics to become more effective and to provide a uniform quality of Maths education across the school The Problems

Differentiation 3 different worksheets Extension questions Streaming Setting Formative assessment Individualised programmes which best meet the needs of all students at all times – students gaining the key skills and concepts and adding to their mathematical ‘tool kit’ Students work independently

Motivation Extrinsic Carrot and Stick (20 th century) – works for simple tasks Intrinsic Autonomy Acknowledgement Progress Mastery Purpose ation?language=en makes_us_feel_good_about_our_work?languag e=en

On-line learning environment Reliable wireless internet connection at school (and at home) One-to-one devices (any) Learning platform e.g. google classroom Sockets/headphones/spare devices

The lesson

Web sites Khan Academy mymaths.co.uk Mymaths on-line homework

Motivation? Autonomy Progress Mastery

Explain Everything

explain everything

Motivation? Autonomy (creativity)

Where can this lesson be found and how is work submitted? google classroom

Motivation? Acknowledgement – individualised feedback and feed forward, just in time Progress Purpose – sharing excellent explanations with others

Google data

How does the physical lesson work? Go into the google classroom See if any work has been returned and resubmit if necessary Decide on your learning intention Decide how to find out about this topic When you feel confident of the concept try to explain everything Upload your work to the google classroom

The google classroom

Early thoughts Did the method increase differentiation? Did the on-line learning improve achievement? Did the method free up more time for students to work on solving the real life / rich problems? I learnt a great deal about how the student works / thinks, very quickly Some students found it too difficult to get started – too much autonomy Some students were going straight to the ‘explain everything’ questions and trying to answer them with no knowledge Some students got too distracted by other websites Many students chose to listen to music whilst working I missed being the sage on the stage

Early solutions (1) ISSUE Some students found it too difficult to get started – too much autonomy SOLUTION MathsX mathsx

What happened next? Students and teachers from other year 10 classes joined the MathsX classroom Other teachers used the explain everything videos and worksheets with their classes The teachers were learning how to teach the topic 3. How to support teachers of Mathematics to become more effective and ensure a uniform quality of learning across the school

Early solutions (2) ISSUE Some students were going straight to the ‘explain everything’ questions and trying to answer them with no knowledge SOLUTION Students need to be taught how to learn

Early solutions (3) ISSUES Some students got too distracted by other websites Many students chose to listen to music whilst working SOLUTIONS These are modern day issues. Students need to be taught the appropriate use of technology

Early solutions (4) ISSUE I missed being the sage on the stage SOLUTION In student feedback surveys many students prefer being taught at the board. Easier! Less effort on their part! Authentic learning? The lesson is designed for the mid-range students. The students have been exposed to this kind of learning for their whole learning life, they are accustomed to it.

Other benefits Students who are absent from class can catch up more easily Students can easily revise topics from previous years Courses can be adapted to individuals’ needs Multi-course and multi-level courses can run in the same classroom Works well in the ‘learning commons’ set up All students can benefit from being taught by the expert teacher

For the future … BIG PICTURE Learning how to learn (21 st century) Teacher networks eg. Statistics Learning Centre / mathsnz 3/3-14-distributions/part-7-the-binomial- distribution nrich 3/3-14-distributions/part-7-the-binomial- distributionhttp://nrich.maths.org/ Management of technology LITTLE PICTURE Start with a ‘do now’ to check in with ALL students Flip classroom (Purpose)

Final thoughts You can’t learn how to teach maths without teaching maths How much intrinsic motivation exists???? The 80:20 rule Who are we doing this for? Quote from Haim Ginott

Haim Ginott – Between Parent and Child