Slides from presentation made by Matt Hayes (11 Nov 11) detailing how the staff at Clearwater Bay School are planning for mathematical inquiry using the IB planner...

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Putting it onto paper
Matt Hayes
mathsjourney.wikispaces.com

2. +  What is our purpose?
 What do we want to learn?
Conceptual Understanding
“Number operations can be modelled in a
variety of ways”
Central Idea
“Number operations can be modelled in a
variety of ways”
PYP Mathematics Scope & Sequence

3. +  Learning Outcomes?
 Evidence?
When constructing meaning:
• Use the language of addition and subtraction, for example, add, take away, plus, minus, sum,
difference.
• Model addition and subtraction of whole numbers
• Develop strategies for memorizing addition and and subtraction number facts
When transferring meaning into symbols:
• Describe mental and written strategies for adding and subtracting two digit numbers.
When applying with understanding:
•Use fast recall of addition and subtraction number facts in real-life situations.
•Use mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction of two digit numbers or
beyond in real-life situations.
PYP Mathematics Scope & Sequence

4. +  Key Concepts
A mathematical perspective
Function
The examination of systems, relationships, mechanics,
components & patterns
Connection
The examination of systems and strategies to identify different
kinds of and levels of relationships, within and between
different strands of mathematics and beyond to other subject
areas.
Reflection
Being able to communicate how we have come to understand
an idea, concept or skill. Being able to evaluate the
effectiveness of strategies and tools used in order to inform
future learning.
Making the PYP Happen

5. +  Lines of Inquiry
Connected to the concepts
Function
An inquiry into what happens when we
add and subtract.
Connection
An inquiry into the relationship between
addition and subtraction.
Reflection
An inquiry into the different ways we
can add and subtract.

6. +  Teacher Questions
Connected to the concepts &
lines of inquiry
Function
How does addition and subtraction work?
Connection
How are addition and subtraction connected to
our daily life?
Reflection
How can we add and subtract effectively?
See ‘examples of questions that illustrate the key concepts’, (p88)
Making the PYP Happen

7. +  Provocation
Literature
Hook
Easy link to real-life experience
There is something for everyone!

8. +  Summative Assessment
Culmination of the teaching and
learning process
…aims to give teachers and students a clear insight into students’
understanding. Summative assessment is the culmination of the teaching
and learning process, and gives the students opportunities to demonstrate
what has been learned. It can assess several elements simultaneously: it
informs and improves student learning and the teaching process; it
measures understanding of the central idea, and prompts students towards
action.
Making the PYP Happen, (p45)

9. +  How might we know what
we have learned?
(Formative assessment)
“What are the possible ways of assessing prior knowledge and skills”
“What evidence will we look for?”
“Teachers should think like assessors rather than activity designers”
Making the PYP Happen, (p31)
What do we want to find out… before we start?

10. +  How might we know what
we have learned?
(Formative assessment)
“What are the possible ways of assessing
learning in the context of the three lines of
inquiry?What evidence will we look for?”
Smaller bits of assessment which will guide
us on the way!

11. +  How best might we learn?
“Learning Experiences”
“What are thelearning experiences suggested by the teachers and/or
students to encourage the students to engage with the inquiries and address
the driving questions?”
Constructing Meaning  Transferring Meaning  Applying with
Understanding
“Fun Stuff”

12. + Skills, Attitudes & Learner
Profile Attributes
Linked to our main unit of inquiry when possible.
Important link between main and maths UOI.

13. + Resources
Literature “Key Texts”
All the things we need… important things for next time…