Senior Phase
Overview
Welcome to our comprehensive two-day workshop designed for Senior Phase mathematics teachers. This course aims to deepen your understanding of the curriculum, refine your teaching methods, and equip you with practical strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in mathematics.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the Senior Phase Mathematics Curriculum.
Develop effective teaching strategies for advanced mathematical concepts.
Learn to implement engaging activities and integrate technology into your teaching.
Improve your assessment techniques and feedback methods.
Join us in this workshop to transform your approach to teaching mathematics, enhance your instructional skills, and inspire a love for math in your students!
Day 1: Foundations and Pedagogical Strategies
Overview of the CAPS document for Grades 7-9.
Detailed discussion on the definition and aims of mathematics education.
Exploring the specific skills that the curriculum aims to develop in learners, including logical reasoning, problem-solving, and the correct use of mathematical language.
Strategies for teaching number sense, including the meaning and representation of different kinds of numbers.
Methods for developing students' abilities to perform operations with numbers, estimate, and check solutions.
Activities and exercises to enhance learners’ understanding of the relationships between different types of numbers.
Introduction to algebra as the language of mathematics.
Teaching strategies for helping students investigate and communicate mathematical relationships through patterns and functions.
Classroom activities for developing algebraic manipulation skills and understanding the use of symbols.
Approaches to teaching geometry, focusing on spatial reasoning and the properties of shapes.
Integrating measurement concepts with geometric understanding.
Hands-on activities to engage students in exploring space and shape.
Day 2: Advanced Content and Assessment Strategies
Teaching methods for helping students collect, organize, and interpret data.
Techniques for presenting data graphically and analysing statistical information.
Practical classroom activities for engaging students in data handling tasks.
Developing problem-solving skills in students through real-life applications.
Encouraging logical reasoning and critical thinking in mathematical contexts.
Examples of problem-solving activities and how to facilitate them in the classroom.
Understanding the CAPS assessment guidelines for Senior Phase Mathematics.
Designing assessments that accurately measure students’ understanding and skills.
Formative and summative assessment techniques, including the use of rubrics and performance tasks.
Utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Overview of digital tools and resources available for mathematics education.
Strategies for integrating these tools into the classroom to support diverse learning needs.
R700/Delegate
- Instructor : Prof Kakoma Luneta
- Duration : 2 Days
- Time : Day 1 (14:00 - 17:00)
- Time : Day 2 (8:30 - 15:00)
- Language : English
- Certificate : Yes
- Lunch : Light