Middle Leadership: Critical Variables in Building and Implementing Digital Reforms in Primary Mathematics Education

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Jorgensen, Robyn
Lamb, Janeen
Larkin, Kevin
Griffith University Author(s)
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2016
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The aim of this paper is propositional and is based on research findings which suggest that
success in mathematics teaching and reform is contingent upon having key personnel in
schools to lead curriculum reform. Based on the outcomes of a large national study on
successful practice in the teaching of numeracy for some of Australia’s most disadvantaged
learners, it was found that, among other practices, the appointment of a numeracy leader
alongside the use of effective and appropriate digital tools (in particular apps) supported
teachers to implement strong and effective numeracy practices. This paper presents a
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View more >The aim of this paper is propositional and is based on research findings which suggest that success in mathematics teaching and reform is contingent upon having key personnel in schools to lead curriculum reform. Based on the outcomes of a large national study on successful practice in the teaching of numeracy for some of Australia’s most disadvantaged learners, it was found that, among other practices, the appointment of a numeracy leader alongside the use of effective and appropriate digital tools (in particular apps) supported teachers to implement strong and effective numeracy practices. This paper presents a rationale for a renewed focus on practices that will enable success for all Australian students, but most particularly those who are most at risk of mathematical mortality.
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View more >The aim of this paper is propositional and is based on research findings which suggest that success in mathematics teaching and reform is contingent upon having key personnel in schools to lead curriculum reform. Based on the outcomes of a large national study on successful practice in the teaching of numeracy for some of Australia’s most disadvantaged learners, it was found that, among other practices, the appointment of a numeracy leader alongside the use of effective and appropriate digital tools (in particular apps) supported teachers to implement strong and effective numeracy practices. This paper presents a rationale for a renewed focus on practices that will enable success for all Australian students, but most particularly those who are most at risk of mathematical mortality.
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Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Opening Up Mathematics Education Research
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Mathematics and Numeracy Curriculum and Pedagogy