Results of Junior Symposium......

If we used this as a guide for success criteria in developing effective classroom practice....

Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics publication from the International Academy of Education based on a synthesis of research evidence produced for NZ Ministry of Education Iterative Best Evidcnce Synthesis Programme by Glenda Anthony and Margaret Walshaw
lists effective teaching as .....
1. ethic of care - help develop students mathematical identities and proficiences
2. arranging of learning - providing students with opportunities to work both independently and collaboratively to make sense of ideas
3. build on students thinking -enabling students to build on their current thinking, interests and experieicnes
4. worthwhile mathematical tasks - understanding the taks and examples selected influence how students view develop use and make sense of maths
5. Making Connections - support students in making connections in different ways
6. assessment for learning - use a range of assessment practices to make thinking visible and to support student learning
7. Math Communication - facilitating dialogue that is focused on math argumentation
8. Math Language - shape math language by modelling appropriate terms and communicating their meaning in ways the students understand
9. Tools and representations - use of resources to support students thinking
10. Teacher Knowledge - used to initiate learning and respond to math needs of all students

Then reflect on our learning and goals for creating change in math classrooms, developed from our day  of collaboration @ the Junior Math Symposium.......

1. valuing problem solving
2. applying JAM testing in a manageable way
3. creative ways of learning through discovery
4. creative, fun learning experiences to teach knowledge
5. varying teaching approaches
6. using equipment in different ways 
7. reflecting on my math timetable
8. working with and catering for individual learning goals
9. variety enriches learning experiences
10. individuality valued
11. differentiated learning 
12. sharing learning openly
13. tracking children problem solving strategies applied

Final focus being .... 

1. more creative, hands on ways to practice and explore key ideas  
2. empowering students to navigate own journey and articulate this in own words 
3. sharing of students learning and experiences for conversations about learning 

How do you think we did in creating effective pedagogy in mathematics classrooms?