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A guide for lead teachers and senior managers when supporting
teachers in mathematics
Janine Barnden
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Presentation StructureEach page of this presentation has a
different common scenario you may come across in your role as the
lead teacher for mathematics.
As you work your way through you will discover some of the areas
of nzmaths that may support this common question or scenario.
Use the link to locate the area on nzmaths that will offer
support. Each scenario has a short task for you to complete.
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Scenario One I dont know how to use some of the numeracy
materials and equipment mentioned in the strategy books.
Numeracy projects - KEYWORDS: Equipment Animations
TASK: Find two pieces of equipment that might be new to you and
watch the animation.
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Scenario TwoI do not know what to do with my stage 8 andstage 8+
students.
High achieving students
Secondary Numeracy
TASK: Find one activity in the secondary numeracy area that this
teacher could use. These have fantastic teacher key ideas
notes.
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Scenario ThreeMy own content knowledge is not where would like
it to be.
Professional Development KEYWORD: Content Tutorials
TASK: Find one content PowerPoint and work your way through
it.
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Scenario FourI missed a lot of the training for numeracy at my
previous school.
Professional Development KEYWORDS: Online PD
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Scenario FiveI have unit plans from nzmaths but is there
anything else on strand?
NZC and Standards KEYWORDS: 2nd Tier Materials
TASK: Find some resources in one area of strand that you might
be able to use with your class, or syndicate.
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Scenario SixThere is so much on the nzmaths site, how do I find
the resources I want?
Resource Finder
TASK: Search and find one resource for numeracy and one for the
current strand you are working on.
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Scenario SevenWhere can I send parents to get information about
the numeracy project, or ideas for activities to do at home?
Families
TASK: Find two resources that parents could use at home with
their children.
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Digital Learning ObjectsIf you have not used the DLOs with your
students have a look for DLOs on your current learning area in
mathematics.
Learning objects
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