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Talofa lava everyone, Hope you had a great year with your children !

On behalf of 'e-learning in primary mathematics' group, I would like to 'Thank' all the members of this group for your participation and contribution to group discussions. I know that we have learnt a lot from the posts/ queries/ ideas shared by individual members and have been challenged as well.

I would like to propose a change to the name / title of this group from 'e-learning in Primary Mathematics' to 'Primary Mathematics' as we know that e-learning will need to be an integral part of Mathematics. I would like to promote any discussion topics related to Mathematics and not just about e-tools as we know that e-tools will need to be integrated to transform Maths learning. Please indicate if you have any objection to this proposal or any other suggestions.

Cricket 2015: Here is the link to Cricket Smart resources for teachers of Years 1-8

Have a wonderful and relaxing break. Merry Christmas and New Year.

Regards

Vanitha

Kia ora everyone, Hope you are celebrating the successes you have had this year with your students.

I would like to update you with the latest Ministry initiative  - Teacher led innovation fund.

This is an exciting opportunity for teachers to collaborate and work on an innovative project that leads to accelerated learning in any learning area. If you have been thinking about a project or an idea for years and haven’t had time to implement it, NOW is the best time as you will have the funds to materialise it (if selected).

Here is the Teacher-led innovation fund VLN group if you would like to discuss your ideas with other teachers / leaders. Good luck!

Regards

Vanitha

Twitter chat:  #MathschatNZ 8:30pm tonight: "How do we make Maths thinking more visible?"

Show me is a great tool to develop your own personalised lessons. Teacher tools website illustrates numeracy pink book lessons, but we need to observe these lessons before we get our students to engage with these video clips.

Just a provocative thought:In order to develop patient problem solvers, students will need individual 'Think time' to solve problems first and then work collaboratively with other students to solve problems. Teachers will need to observe, listen and then support students if none of the students can solve the problem. 

Kia ora Mark, Thanks for starting this group. You have put in a lot of effort in compiling all the resources together. 

I believe that 'teaching as inquiry' is the key to shift teacher practice and improve student outcomes.

Keen to explore all the resources.

Regards

Vanitha

Thanks Janine. Just explored this link which has lots of practical ideas and resources to help support teachers to develop financial capability within students.

I attended the financial capabilty workshop facilitated  by you and Dallas Graham at the National Library. I was inspired by your workshop and have been promoting integration of finanacial capability and literacy across all curriculum areas.

Regards

Vanitha

Hi Louise, I am keen to look at your planning. Thanks for sharing!

vgovini@cognitioneducation.com

Regards

Vanitha

Hi there, the resources will not be available online at this stage, but we will have another f2f event soon in term 4. I will contact you with further details if you email me your email ID to vgovini@cognition.co.nz

Have fun at Ulearn.

Regards, Vanitha

Hi Tracey,

I am quite keen to have a look at your planning as well.

Are you able to share it with me? vgovini@cognition.co.nz

Thanks