24TRA458 MATHS- Webinar 1: Teaching for Mastery: Integers

Date:     Tuesday 26th November 2024
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Maths and Junior Cycle Maths Teachers

In this webinar, we will explore the key points in teaching integers, highlighting common areas of difficulty for students and discussing strategies to overcome them. We will examine the impact of our language choices, such as the phrase 'minus minus makes plus,' and how these can sometimes lead to frustration and confusion. Additionally, we will explore alternative teaching methods, tools, and strategies to better support student learning. We will also review the best resources available for concept development and diagnostic assessment to effectively aid students' mastery of integers.

Bio of Presenter: Shannon Aherne

Shannon is a Post-Primary Maths and Chemistry teacher and the creator of @craicmatamaitic. She has over 6 years of experience in STEM education and strives to make maths enjoyable for students of all abilities. Galileo Galilei stated that “Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe” and this concept forms the basis of Shannon’s teaching methods; When every aspect of our reality is encoded in maths, the world is an infinite well of inspiration to make maths fun and engaging.