Maths Counts 2016

The 3^rd National Mathematics Conference: Maths Counts 2016, takes place on Friday 22^nd and Saturday 23rd of April at University College Dublin.

The conference will focus on teaching through problem-solving and the role of Reflections on Practice in leading professional learning in the context of professional learning communities.

Our aim is to bring together all teachers of mathematics from across Ireland to share their knowledge, understanding and experience of Reflections on Practice. We are very pleased to invite all teachers of mathematics and those involved in mathematics education to join us for Maths Counts 2016. The conference will feature keynote speaker Professor Akihiko Takahashi, an internationally-acclaimed expert in facilitating teachers to develop their ability to teach through problem-solving. Professor Takahashi has agreed to teach a problem-solving lesson to a group of students live at the conference. This is not to be missed!

The conference also includes the ever-popular teacher sessions where you get the opportunity to listen to fellow teachers’ experiences of designing lessons taught through problem-solving.

A special thank you to our sponsors

In preparation for the conference we have uploaded all the presentations and lesson plans which will be showcased throughout the weekend.

Maths Counts 2016 Resources

Download a zipped folder containing all materials presented at Maths Counts 2016

Properties of Parallelograms

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Properties of Parallelograms

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Properties of Basic Geometric Shapes

For 6th years, ordinary level

Properties of Basic Geometric Shapes

For 6th years, ordinary level

Parallel Lines & Alternate Angles

For 1st years, mixed ability

Teaching Theorems Using Contextualised Problems

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Teaching Theorems Using Contextualised Problems

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Problem Solving Leading To Proof

For 2nd years, higher level

Problem Solving Leading To Proof

For 2nd years, higher level

Problem Solving In Geometry

For 3rd years, higher level

Problem Solving In Geometry

For 3rd years, higher level

Congruent Triangles

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Congruent Triangles

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Axiom 4 - Congruent Triangles

For 3rd years, higher level

Axiom 4 - Congruent Triangles

For 3rd years, higher level

Types of Triangles

For 1st years, mixed ability

Types of Triangles

For 1st years, mixed ability

Similar Triangles

For 2nd years, ordinary level

The Angle at the Centre Of a Circle

For 3rd years, higher level

The Angle at the Centre of a Circle

For 3rd years, higher level

Equation of a Circle

For 5th years, ordinary level

Equation of a Circle

For 5th years, ordinary level

Understanding The Distance Formula

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Understanding The Distance Formula

For 2nd years, mixed ability

Finding the Minimum Area of Two Rectangles

For 3rd years, higher level

Finding the Minimum Area of Two Rectangles

For 3rd years, higher

Fixed Perimeter does not Imply Fixed Area

For 2nd years, ordinary level

Fixed Perimeter does not Imply Fixed Area

For 2nd years, ordinary level

The Volume of a Cylinder

For 3rd years, higher level

The Volume of a Cylinder

For 3rd years, higher level

To Optimise & Design a Rain Gutter

For Tranisition Years

To Optimise & Design a Rain Gutter

For Transitions Years

Introducing Algebra Through Snooker

For 1st years, mixed ability

Introducing algebra through Snooker

For 1st years, mixed ability

Rethinking Teaching Patterns

For 1st years, mixed ability

Rethinking Teaching Patterns

For 1st years, mixed ability

Using Linear Patterns to Develop Algebraic Reasoning

For 1st years, mixed ability

Using Linear Patterns to Develop Algebraic Reasoning

For 1st years, mixed ability

How Many People Can Sit at 10 Tables?

For 1st years, mixed ability

How Many People Can Sit at 10 Tables?

For 1st years, mixed ability

Solving Linear Equations

For 1st years, mixed ability

Solving Linear Equations

For 1st years, mixed ability

From Word Problems To Linear Equations

For 1st years, mixed ability

From Word Problems To Linear Equations

For 1st years, mixed ability

Representing Simultaneous Equations Graphically

For 3rd years, higher level

Representing Simultaneous Equations Graphically

FFor 3rd years, higher level

Adding Numbers Quickly

For 5th year ordinary level

Adding Numbers Quickly

For 5th year ordinary level

Sum of an Arithmetic Sequence

For 5th years, ordinary level

Sum of an Arithmetic Sequence

For 5th years, ordinary level

Getting to Maths Counts 2016

Maths Counts 2016 is being held in The O’Brien Centre For Science at UCD, Belfield Dublin 4. UCD is easily accessible from the M50 & M11.

There is ample free car parking on campus (some parking spaces are Pay & Display so be careful not to park in those!). The map below shows the UCD campus. The O’Brien Centre and a number of nearby car parks are highlighted along with the main entrance to UCD. Go to Google Maps or use http://ucd.hittheroad.ie for directions to UCD, Belfield.

Participating Schools

A special thank you to all the teachers and schools who were involved in Reflections on Practice this year.