Workshop Index
Workshop 1: Probability & Statistics
This workshop deals with an introduction to Probability & Statistics. It provides an overview of the following topics
- The rationale for the introduction for Project Maths [Power Point Shows 1-5]
- Introduction to Probability [Show 6]
-Probability & Relative Frequency [Show 7 & Excel File]
- Overview of the data handling cycle
Click to visit Workshop 1 | Resources for Strand 1 Leaving Certificate | Resources for Strand 1 Junior Certificate
Workshop 2 - Geometry & Trigonometry
This workshop deals with an introduction to Geometry & Trigonometry. It provides an overview of the following topics;
- A rationale for teaching Geometry & Trigonometry [Show 1]
- Van Hiele Model of Geometric Thought [Show 2]
- Geometric Ratios [Show 3]
- Examining the distance formula [Show 5 & Teaching & Learning Plan]
- Common Introductory Course [Show 6]
Click to visit Workshop 2 | Resources for Strand 2 Leaving Certificate | Resources for Strand 2 Junior Certificate
Workshop 3: Focus on Problem Solving & Strand 3, Number
This workshop deals with an introduction to Focus on Problem Solving & Strand 3, Number. It provides an overview of the following topics;
- Brief overview of Problem Solving [Show 1]
- Examples of Problem Solving activities and "Locker Problem" [Show 2 & 3]
- Teaching & Learning of Fractions [Show 4]
- Teaching & Learning of Complex Numbers [Show 5]
- Examples of assessment [Show 6]
Click to visit Workshop 3 | Resources for Strand 3 Leaving Certificate | Resources for Strand 3 Junior Certificate
Workshop 4: Focus on Patterns
This workshop deals with an introduction to Patterns. It provides an overview of the following topics;
- Patterns & A Relations/Functions based approach to Algebra [Show 1]
- Developing a general formula for a pattern [Show 2]
- Algebra in the Syllabus [Show 3]
- Syllabus & Resources [Show 4]
- Using Graphs- Functions without Formula [Show 5]
- Syllabus Connections [Show 6]
Click to visit Workshop 4 | Resources for Strand 4 Leaving Certificate | Resources for Strand 4 Junior Certificate
Workshop 5: A Further Exploration of Statistics and Algebra
This workshop deals with an overview of Statistics. It provides an overview of the following topics;
-Introduction to Statistics [show 1]
- Applications of Statistics: The Empirical Rule [Show 2]
- Introduction to Algebra: The array model [Show 3]
- Sequencing the Syllabus [Show 4]
Click to visit Workshop 5 | Resources for Statistics Leaving Certificate | Resources for Statistics Junior Certificate
Workshop 6: Exploring connections - leading to reasoning and proof
This workshop reviews Geometry in context. It provides examples of Geometry questions in "everyday" perspective
- Geometrical Proof [Show 1]
- Similar & Congruent Shapes [Show 2]
- Proof by contradiction & converse statements [show 3]
-Geometry Problem Solving Questions [Show 4]
Click to visit Workshop 6 | Resources for Geometry Leaving Certificate | Resources for Geometry Junior Certificate
Workshop 7: Functions
This workshop deals with an overview of Functions. It provides an overview of the following topics;
- Investigating compound interest [Show 1]
- Introducing the exponential function [show 2]
- Exploring numbers in context [show 3]
- Introducing indices & logs [show 4]
- Shifting & Scaling Graphs [Show 5]
- Reducing balance question [Show 6]
Workshop 8: Developing Student Understanding - Making Connections
This workshop deals with an overview of Functions. It provides an overview of the following topics;
- Problem Solving as a "means" not an "end" [Show 1]
- Limits & Continuity [Show 2]
- An Introduction to Calculus [Show 3]
- Relating the "Slope Function" to the "Derivative" [Show 4]
- Using Geogebra with Calculus [Show 5] & Workbook from page 28 onwards
Workshop 9: Use and Value Connections
This workshop provides an overview of the topics listed below;
- The rationale and importance of recognising the same concept in different contexts.
This will address the connections within and between the syllabus strands.
This will enable a more integrated approach to be adopted in the teaching and learning
of Mathematics and will ensure greater continuity between junior cycle and senior cycle.
- An Introduction to Nets
- An Appreciation of the Trapezoidal Rule
- Teaching and Learning Integral Calculus
- Using Geogebra for Calculus
Workshop 10: Choosing Learning & Teaching Approaches and Strategies.
Begins Feb 2014
