Supporting students in the transition from primary to secondary maths. Itā€™s all about working together
Stephanie Watts & Nicola Kovacs
In this session Nicola and Stephanie explore what the transition from primary to secondary school can be like for students through a mathematical lens. Nicola and Stephanie present information from research findings on the impact of transition on mathematics and then ideas that can be applied to support teachers and students through the transition from primary to secondary school.
AboutĀ NicolaĀ Kovacs
Nicola has worked as a teacher for many years. She began her teaching career as a secondary Mathematics teacher in rural NSW then went on to teach a range of curriculum areas including Science and STEM. She also has experience as a primary educator. Throughout her teaching experience, Nicola has been a coordinator for gifted and talented programs, working as a GATLO. She led a highly successful selective gifted and talented program at an ACT Education Directorate school. She is also an advocate for STEM education and has initiated project-based learning and STEM programs within schools where she has taught.
Nicola is passionate about Mathematics education and the importance of the teacher in the formation of ideas about Mathematics. She is now sharing her experience as she lectures and tutors pre-service teachers as a member of the University of Canberra Education Faculty in the areas of Mathematics Education.
AboutĀ Stephanie Watts
Stephanie Watts began her career as a primary teacher working in schools across Western Sydney in NSW as a classroom teacher, lead literacy teacher and member of well-being teams.
Stephanie has worked in teacher education for over 10 years at a number of tertiary institutions where she has facilitated learning in primary and early childhood mathematics, literacy, effective pedagogical practices, professional practice and HASS. Stephanie is a passionate educator who enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge with pre-service teachers.
