25TRA009 MATHS - Webinar 2: Teaching for Mastery: Fractions

Date:      Tuesday 7th January 2025
Time:      7 - 8 pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom 

Target Audience: Primary Maths and Junior Cycle Maths Teachers

In this webinar, we will delve into effective strategies for teaching fractions with a focus on mastery learning. We will identify common challenges that students face when learning about fractions and discuss comprehensive methods to address these difficulties. The session will emphasize the importance of clear communication and conceptual understanding, debunking common misconceptions such as 'cross multiplying' and introducing more productive methods of handling fractions. We will also explore a variety of teaching tools, from visual aids and manipulatives to digital resources, designed to solidify students' understanding of fractions.

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.