Incorporating the CRA model in teaching and learning
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PRESENTED BYÂ NICOLA KOVACS AND STEPHANIE WATTS
In this session Nicola and Stephanie unpack and explore the CRA (Concrete, Representation, Abstract) framework for teaching mathematics. Nicola and Stephanie will explain what CRA is, its theoretical underpinnings, research that supports the use of CRA and examples of practice.
About Nicola Kovacs
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Nicola Kovacs 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 is 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. Nicola has also completed a Master of Science (Geology) and worked as a Mine Geologist at several gold mines in NSW. She is also a published children’s fiction and non-fiction author and has also written several mathematical texts.
About Stephanie Watts
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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 the past 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 teacher who enjoys sharing her experience and knowledge with pre-service teachers.
