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Hubbard, Jane; Russo, James; Sullivan, Peter – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2023
This article is based upon Peter Sullivan's (2021) structured inquiry approach to teaching mathematics, in which the authors take a deep dive into the technique of "Spotlighting" in the "Explore" phase of this model to assist in optimal learning experiences for students. Working from the premise that students are best placed to…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Inquiry
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2020
In response to increasing teacher interest in how to design and implement effective challenging tasks, James presents the Launch/Explore/Discuss model that builds on the work of leading Australian educators and researchers Peter Sullivan, Doug Clarke, and Charles Lovitt.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Learning Experience, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
Russo, James; Russo, Toby – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2020
Providing students with rich tasks that are both engaging and mathematically important is a vital aspect of teaching primary mathematics effectively. One means of supporting the development of rich tasks that meet these criteria is to embed them in a narrative. Narratives can aid in the development of mathematical understanding through a number of…
Descriptors: Films, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Audiovisual Aids
Sullivan, Peter; Bobis, Janette; Downton, Ann; Hughes, Sally; Livy, Sharyn; McCormick, Melody; Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2019
The authors describe a mathematics lesson designed to allow students to use their own thinking to solve elapsed time problems. Their approach emphasises student-centered structured inquiry, and follows a 'Launch, Explore and Summarise' format.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Lesson Plans, Mathematics Instruction, Student Centered Learning
Allen-Lyall, Barbara; Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2019
Differentiating instruction can be difficult, however, when higher performing students yearn to be stretched and lower performing students benefit from scaffolded support. One way to meet these students' learning needs and everyone in-between is to embrace the notion of novel exploration in support of critical school mathematics concepts. Novelty…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Numeracy, Number Concepts
Livy, Sharyn; Bobis, Janette; Downton, Ann; Hughes, Sally; McCormick, Melody; Russo, James; Sullivan, Peter – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2019
In this article, the authors emphasise the importance of purposeful mathematical discussion and using sequences of connected, cumulative, and challenging tasks in advancing students' spatial reasoning in the early years of schooling.
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2018
Estimation is such an important yet sometimes overlooked skill. Enhancing estimation skills through exposing students to enumeration ('how many') problems where they are required to estimate before calculating is a critical aspect of developing number sense (Reys et al., 2012). This article describes a 'how many' problem undertaken with a small…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Skills, Problem Solving, Computation
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2017
Benchmarking is an important strategy for comparing the size of fractions. In addition, knowing whether a given fraction is greater or less than a particular benchmark (e.g., one-half) can support students with accurately locating the fraction on a number line. This article offers a game-based activity that engages students in discussions around…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Benchmarking, Comparative Analysis, Fractions
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
This article describes activities in which students deepen their relational understanding of the equals sign through exploring inequalities in a competitive dice game, built around the familiar fairy-tale "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Big Bad Wolf." The activity can be adapted to different abilities by choosing more or less…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Teaching Methods, Class Activities, Mathematics Education
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
The Smarties-Box Challenge encourages students to apply several different mathematical capabilities and concepts--such as, estimation, multiplication, and the notion of being systematic--to solve a complex, multistep problem. To effectively engage in the Smarties-Box Challenge, students are required to demonstrate aspects of all four proficiency…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction