How To Turn Ordinary Maths Resources Into Ones That Sparkle
Michaela Epstein
How often have you found yourself endlessly scrolling online to find the perfect maths lesson? Some resources are pitched too low. Some are too high. Others are so bad, theyā€™re not worth anyoneā€™s time. This doesnā€™t have to be the case.
In fact, there are easy ways to make even the worst resources worthwhile. So, in this session, weā€™ll focus on: how you can turn ordinary maths resources into ones that sparkle.
Michaela will share 5 practical strategies for adapting your existing resources (not reinventing the wheel). Plus, 3 principles for designing compelling maths tasks, so you can help your students go deeper in their thinking and look forward to maths class.
AboutĀ Michaela Epstein
Michaela Epstein is Founder and Director of Maths Teacher Circles. She has worked with thousands of teachers (K-12) and school leaders globally to increase their impact in maths. Michaela has been awarded by the Australian Council for Educational Research for her work in improving school numeracy outcomes.
ā€‹Michaela has taught maths and led teams in rural and urban schools. She has also designed problems and puzzles that have been used by over 60,000 students and their teachers, and is a past President and Board member of the Mathematical Association of Victoria.
ā€‹At heart, Michaela is an avid learner and maths enthusiast. Through her work, her aim is to help teachers reignite their own curiosity and develop strategies to support all students become stronger mathematical thinkers.
