Maths & Statistics ICT Community
Owner: Stephen McConnachie
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Welcome to this community of Mathematics and Statistics teachers who are interested in using ICT in their teaching. All levels of experience and interest are welcome, whether you're a beginner wondering where to start, or an expert wondering where to next. Share ideas, issues, questions, steal others' ideas!
If you have any questions or comments please get in touch. The short link for this community page is bit.ly/NZmathsICT - share the love with your colleagues!
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Brief description: Maths & Stats teachers using ICT in their teaching, or wanting to start.
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NZAMT14 Practical E-Learning Tips
It was great to meet you all at the NZAMT14 Conference workshop today. Here's the Google doc with all of the tips and tricks you shared at the workshop - feel free to add more in the comments...Online NCEA external assessment is coming - starting with MCAT
NZQA have announced that they want to phase out pencil and paper external assessments across the board, and they are starting with a pilot "e-MCAT" this year in some schoolsBYOD ideas - NZAMT-13 Conference forum
Ideas shared during the BYOD forum at the NZAMT-13 Conference, Friday 4th October 2013. Add your own suggestions in the comments.Site re-design and NZ-wide launch
The Maths & Stats ICT Network has had a makeover! New logo & design.
Group discussion
NZAMT14 E-Learning PD
Started by Stephen McConnachie 09 Jul 2015 10:11pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Stephen McConnachieI think it would be great to start a thread sharing what we all learnt at the NZAMT14 Conference workshops. There were plenty of really worthwhile workshops on various aspects of e-learning and BYOD in maths. What did you learn? What are you...Last #MathschatNZ for 2014 this Thursday
Started by Ben Hilliam 01 Dec 2014 2:41pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Ben HilliamIt's our last #MathchatNZ this Thursday, 8:30pm. Vote for your topic here.#mathschatnz on Thursday 8:30 pm
Started by Ben Hilliam 09 Sep 2014 11:09am () Replies (2) Last reply by Vanitha Govini#mathschatnz is taking place again on Thursday at 8:30pm. Vote for your theme here. If you are not a twitter user, now may be a good time to join in and make connections with mathematics educators from across New Zealand and further a field. Also,...Google Sheets for NCEA Maths & Statistics?
Started by Monika Kern 27 Aug 2014 11:59am () Replies (2) Last reply by Ben HilliamHi there, just asking on behalf, are students able to use Google Sheets for NCEA Maths and Statistics or is it not offering enough functionality? Many thanks in advance!#mathschatnz starts tonight
Started by Ben Hilliam 14 Aug 2014 9:56am () Replies (1) Last reply by Ben HilliamHi there, For anyone interested in joining a nationwide community of teachers, tonight is the first #mathschatnz chat on twitter. Born out of the fortnightly #edchatnz, this will be an open forum for discussing themes in New Zealand's mathematics...Live Webinar: Have you considered flipping your Maths programme in a Junior Secondary context!
Started by Vanitha Govini 13 Aug 2014 9:21pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Stephen McConnachieWEBINAR: Supporting Secondary maths through digital technologies, Wednesday 20 August, 3.45 – 4.45pm Audience: Junior Secondary teachers Please note | Descriptor change: Have you considered Flipping your Maths...
Group files
Workshop presentation - Online Assessment, Dean McKenzie
Presentation from Dean McKenzie's workshop on Online Assessment at the CMA E-Learning in Maths workshop on Thursday, 23rd October.
Using Equation Editor in Word/PowerPoint etc
A range of keyboard commands to help students write note, examples, and work in word more efficiently.
Group bookmarks
Mathematics in Moodle
moodle.org - This is a somewhat advanced forum, rather than "ideas for beginners". It is a forum on Moodle.org for discussing use of Mathematics tools in Moodle. If you use Moodle you could use this forum to get ideas, or to troubleshoot if you're having issues...Online Collaborative Whiteboard
http://awwapp.com/ - This whiteboard - "AWW: A Web Whiteboard" - allows you to draw on a blank slate in your browser. More importantly, it is a collaborative space that students can join from anywhere in the world with a broadband connection. I've found it useful for...VLN: e-Learning in Primary Mathematics
/groups/profile/799306/e-learning-in-primary-mathematics - This is the Primary Mathematics group in the Virtual Learning Network. If you're a Primary teacher, join this group too and connect with other Primary Mathematics teachers.NZ Numeracy Standards on Prezi
bit.ly - A Prezi explanation of the NZ Numeracy Standards for introducing students to the system. Also an example of how Prezi can be used - you can get an educational account for free if you register with a school email address. It's better than the generic...Free, interesting, useful, always-available PD!
http://bit.ly/148XoS5 - Twitter. Love it or hate it as a social media environment, it is an incredibly powerful professional networking tool. Especially for educators interested in ICT. Why should I start? There is a constant flow of creative ideas, fresh...Mathsbox - Starters and Games
www.mathsbox.org.uk - Mathsbox - "A box of extras for busy teachers". "Games and activities... that you never get time to make..."Check out this website for starters, warmups and worksheets. Some downloadable pdfs and some swf (Shockwave Flash) activities for the...
Group resources
Workshop resources - CMA Primary E-Learning Day 2017
Workshop resources from the inaugural CMA Primary E-Learning Day in June 2017, held at University of Canterbury.Workshop resources (2015)
Workshop resources from CMA E-Learning Day 2015. See details on the "Workshop resources" page in the side menu.Moodle Course Templates
This is where the files are stored for the Moodle course templates. For more information, see the Moodle course templates page.Mathematicians on Google Earth
By Stephen McConnachieSubjects: Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Statistics, Calculus, Cross-strand
I've created a few bookmarks in Google Earth which I use to show students where certain famous mathematicians were born, lived and died. I've found it useful for students to make connections and see that the mathematicians who invented the stuff...Eratosthenes Sieve
By Stephen McConnachieSubjects: Number
This is an Excel file which is used to display Eratosthenes' Sieve on a projector. Use the Format Painter to change the colour of the appropriate cells to demonstrate how the sieve works. If you double-click the Format Painter button on the...
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NZAMT14 E-Learning PD
Started by Stephen McConnachie 09 Jul 2015 10:11pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Stephen McConnachieI think it would be great to start a thread sharing what we all learnt at the NZAMT14 Conference workshops. There were plenty of really worthwhile workshops on various aspects of e-learning and BYOD in maths. What did you learn? What are you...Last #MathschatNZ for 2014 this Thursday
Started by Ben Hilliam 01 Dec 2014 2:41pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Ben HilliamIt's our last #MathchatNZ this Thursday, 8:30pm. Vote for your topic here.Live Webinar: Have you considered flipping your Maths programme in a Junior Secondary context!
Started by Vanitha Govini 13 Aug 2014 9:21pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Stephen McConnachieWEBINAR: Supporting Secondary maths through digital technologies, Wednesday 20 August, 3.45 – 4.45pm Audience: Junior Secondary teachers Please note | Descriptor change: Have you considered Flipping your Maths...#mathschatnz on Thursday 8:30 pm
Started by Ben Hilliam 09 Sep 2014 11:09am () Replies (2) Last reply by Vanitha Govini#mathschatnz is taking place again on Thursday at 8:30pm. Vote for your theme here. If you are not a twitter user, now may be a good time to join in and make connections with mathematics educators from across New Zealand and further a field. Also,...
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Maths & Statistics ICT Community
Maths & Stats teachers using ICT in their teaching, or wanting to start.
