The revised Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (Version 9.0) includes the new process of computational thinking. This workshop will explore the development of this way of working and as it builds from its introduction in Digital Technologies from Prep to Year 2.
Computational thinking is characterised through the application of its various components of decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, using models and simulations, algorithms and generalisation. In this workshop, Associate Professor Helen Chick (UTas) will explore these components using a variety of activities suitable across years 3- 10 Mathematics classrooms.
As a result of engaging in this workshop, participants will:
- build a deeper understanding of what characterises computational thinking and its various components
- gain confidence in teaching and assessing this mathematical process in their classroom
- be introduced to a range of appropriate resources that can support students develop their computational thinking
Teachers
- Standard 2 – Know content and how to teach it
- Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
1 Day Program – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
South – Blundstone Arena Function Centre – CANCELLED
- Tuesday, 28 February 2023
North – Launceston Conference Centre – CANCELLED
- Friday, 03 March 2023
North-West – paranaple Convention Centre – CANCELLED
- Thursday, 02 March 2023