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Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1

Mathematical advisor | Consultant | In class mentor

Joined June 2015
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One-size-fits-all returns when perception beats pedagogy. “All proficiencies” talk resources that split them MC/short-answer tests ( a pilot) = “rapid gains”. We improve what we measure. Maths needs reasoning rich tasks — not just scores. #mathematics #assessment
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Teachers are taking console in seeing that many curriculums continue to build on a set of common proficiencies and a new name doesn’t always mean a new game. #maths #edchat #aussieed
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Rob Proffitt-White retweeted
Prof Catherine Attard@attard_c
6 Oct 2021
Marilyn Burns talks about interviewing children to gauge understanding. Worth a listen. @MathsNSW @aamtinc @learnPSNSW @DoE_Mathematics @MathsNESA @imanewteacher @AISNSWPrimary @PrimeNumber_MAV @aussieEDchat @EduTweetOz @MTLC_ACU @AMSIschools blog.heinemann.com/podcast-m…

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rnz.co.nz/news/national/4527… As part of this refresh we are collecting evidence from kaiako on changes in student participation when support is centralised and promotes exisiting resources. The results are encouraging @joannemceachen @RNZeducation @NZCER

Panel calls for sweeping changes to maths teaching

An expert panel charged with reviewing the maths curriculum has exceeded its brief and called for a major overhaul of maths teaching in schools.

rnz.co.nz
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Rob Proffitt-White retweeted
Prof Catherine Attard@attard_c
11 Aug 2021
Supporting your child with primary mathematics engagingmaths.com/2021/08/11…

Supporting your child with primary mathematics

Maintaining your child’s engagement and supporting their mathematics and numeracy learning during this extended period of lockdown can be a challenge. However, there are lots of strategies that you…

engagingmaths.com
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Aussie kids' financial knowledge is on the decline. The proposed national curriculum has downgraded it even further theconversation.com/aussie-k… via @ConversationEDU

Aussie kids’ financial knowledge is on the decline. The proposed national curriculum has downgraded...

The national curriculum expects teachers to teach some maths concepts through a financial lens. The revised curriculum includes the financial lens as an example teachers can use, if they choose to.

theconversation.com
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Rob Proffitt-White retweeted
James Russo@surfmaths
4 May 2021
Replying to @changeking22 @tobyrusso @mminas8
And for earlier primary years, I play 3-in-a-row Lucky Numbers - researchgate.net/publication…

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Some good tips on the bit link
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An Australian themed Mathematics discussion to talk over issues and ideas facing teachers . Free to watch and more to come. app.knowledgehook.com/app/Ma… @QLDEducation #education #MTBoS @mav_info @aamtinc
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I am just glad I stopped eating those pesky sultanas when I was a child. I may not be alive today!! @DavidKButlerUoA @MrBrentHughes #aussieED
Shirley Alexander@SAlexander_Aus
18 Mar 2021
Had I done my own research as a child I would have known not to eat sultanas - too late now. theshovel.com.au/2021/03/18/…
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WA's first female maths professor lands top award in Australia Day honours list abc.net.au/news/2021-01-26/p… @TheLearnerFirst @NCTM @NZCER @MathforLove @EducationGovtNZ #iteachmath @QLDEducation

They told her 'girls don't pass maths'. But professor Praeger didn't listen

Cheryl Praeger, an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, says studying mathematics helped her to "understand the world" — but carving out a career in a male-dominated field...

abc.net.au
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Maths moment. My two patrollers wanted to know how many kids say thanks when crossing. 6 out of 32 left them gutted (5 were friends). Now they are leading an inquiry into how to make & measure change. #maths @joannemceachen #edchat @EducationGovtNZ #iteachmath #education
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Shocked at how Aussie supermarkets do not check their labels. $12 to $9 is Half Price!!!! That 'bigger half' misconception really being hammered home.😳 @ddmeyer @attard_c #Math #aussieed #edchat @NCTM @MERGA_maths #TEACHers @joboaler #iteachmath
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Grateful of the opportunity to share some insights from my experiences. @EducationGovtNZ @TeachQLD @knowledgehook @TheLearnerFirst #aussieED #edchatnz @joannemceachen
Innovate My School@InnovateMySchl
5 Nov 2020
“My grandad said the only tech stuff I will ever need is a calculator.” – Year 4 student Bridging the #Maths gap with #edtech: edtechimpact.com/news/bridgi… By Christchurch deputy principal @robproff1 #edtechchat #edchatNZ #parentalengagement #MathsChat
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Always a privilege to work with Teacher Aides. Today we explored the thinking processes behind simple games that can be used from Year 1 to Year 8. @TheLearnerFirst @knowledgehook #edchatnz @InnovateMySchl #aussieED
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Mesmerised by #maths 😍. Blown away to have a 6 year old come and share what his curious mind had discovered. He was bubbling with excitement. I think maths has won over another fan. @NCETM @knowledgehook @TheLearnerFirst #edchatnz @attard_c @aamtinc
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Aha moments galore as Year 3 try to understand how their peers represent the same #maths word problem with different number sentences. This confusion and curiosity led them to want to explore inverse relationships. @TheLearnerFirst @aamtinc #edchatnz @NCETM #aussieED
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