Dr Ange's Blog

Where’s Wally? Nov 09, 2023

As a classroom teacher, every year I dreaded book week.

Not just because I have a deep jealousy of ...

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Maths tips for starting school Nov 02, 2023

 

Over the last ten years my three girls have started school. They are currently in Year 9, Year 6 ...

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My 7 iron Oct 26, 2023

When I was growing up I often played golf alongside my dad, pa and uncles. The thing was, in ‘those ...

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The 'Australian' Curriculum Oct 18, 2023

In my work in the Numeracy Teachers Academy and as a Numeracy Consultant I have the privilege of  wo...

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About Instructional Models Oct 12, 2023

I am currently involved in the review of a primary school. I volunteered for the role of ‘challenge ...

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The 'Ryans' Oct 05, 2023

On the holidays I took my 3 girls to see the ‘Barbie’ movie. To be honest, I was not really looking ...

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My assessment fails Sep 14, 2023

Earlier this year I was preparing for a conference keynote presentation. The session was looking at ...

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Music Anxiety Sep 06, 2023

When I was in Year 7 I remember being excited to learn music. I had never played an instrument and I...

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What is the opposite of favouritism? Aug 29, 2023

You may or may not know that both my parents are teachers. Interestingly, my Year 6 daughter wrote i...

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Have you ever noticed that when a student counts there are critical flash points that indicate if th...

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Lasagne and sugar Aug 10, 2023

Today I wanted to start by saying that I am a pseudo-vegetarian. Basically, this means if anyone ask...

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When I cried in my class Aug 01, 2023

My graduate class was a tough bunch of Year 1/2 students. There were learning needs, behavioural iss...

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