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