MathsRepublic is the web platform of collaborative learning connected through problem-solving supported by video-based lessons
MathsRepublic changes the way students learn mathematics. It develops skills in critical thinking, reasoning and analysis through problem-solving. Problems are mapped to the Australian Curriculum. Three levels of help take students through Hint, Guide and Video solution. Marking is dynamic and progress of students is available to both teachers and students. MathsRepublic utilises embedded collaborative software enabling students to interact with each other.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-are-some-kids-thriving-during-remote-learning?
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?
08/05/2020
School leadership: Using evidence to manage change in a pandemic Even under ‘normal’ circumstances, change is a difficult process to lead. How can schools implement change effectively and efficiently in these times?
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/21/opinion/scott-kelly-coronavirus-isolation.html
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PISA 2018: Preparedness for remote learning Dr Sue Thomson draws on data from the OECD’s 2018 PISA and 2018 TALIS to shed light on students’, teachers’ and schools’ preparedness for online learning.
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https://www.edutopia.org/article/neuroscience-behind-productive-struggle?
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https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teacher-wellbeing-during-covid-19?
Teacher wellbeing during COVID-19 Our latest reader submission shares several evidence-backed strategies that can help support teachers’ wellbeing.
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https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/young-students-perceptions-of-maths-learning?
Young students’ perceptions of maths learning Prep teacher Sarah Ferguson has been working with Australian academics Dr Jill Cheeseman and Dr Andrea McDonough to explore young students’ perceptions of maths learning.
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Humanizing Math Class Means Teaching Math Like The Humanities I hope they’ll resist the idea that math should be taught any differently than the humanities. I hope they’ll resist the idea that only the humanities deal in subjectivity, argumentation, and personal interpretation, while math represents objective, inarguable, abstract truth. Math is only objec...
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Working with parents on home-supported learning Dr Tanya Vaughan and Susannah Schoeffel share evidence on how teachers can work with parents to support students in a rapidly changing education landscape.
05/04/2020
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlight/what-works-in-online-distance-teaching-and-learning
What Works in Online Distance Teaching and Learning The threat posed by COVID-19 has meant that teachers in Australia and around the world are looking for the best ways to continue to support student learning outside the traditional school or early childhood setting. This has meant many are looking towards solutions like virtual / online learning or....
What I have learned facilitating learning online: 5 best practices for live sessions | Center for the Collaborative Classroom In a millisecond, many of you have been asked to transition instruction to a virtual platform to engage students in remote learning. You might wonder: How do I continue to connect with my students? How do I continue to create a connected and safe learning experience? How do I keep my students engage...
