FULL-DAY WORKSHOP, IN-SCHOOL

Explicit instruction is a powerful way to help students develop their knowledge of mathematical concepts and skills, but there’s more to it than explaining and modeling. In this masterclass, Brad first explores a model of learning and its connection to principles of instruction. Variations of ‘I Do, We do, You do’ are described to empower teachers to structure lessons to maximise success. Participants practise planning and delivering ‘guidance fading’ to confidently support the transition from teacher-led instruction to successful student-led practice.

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP, IN-SCHOOL

After students have acquired new skills and knowledge, retrieval and fluency practice ensures this learning is durable and can be applied to varied problem-solving situations. In this masterclass, Brad introduces the ‘instructional hierarchy’ and its implications for how we teach maths. ‘Spaced practice’ and ‘interleaved practice’ are explored as techniques for consolidating learning over time. Effective routines for building fluency in number facts and algorithms are described and practised.

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP, IN-SCHOOL

Expert explanations and modeling support students in maths to develop conceptual understanding and break down complex procedures into manageable steps. Brad begins the day by exploring the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract framework - both the theory and the evidence behind it. Participants are supported to plan for live modeling in the classroom using the framework and practise in a collaborative environment. ‘Visual Instructional Plans’ are introduced as a specific technique for breaking down procedures to support student learning.

FULL-DAY WORKSHOP, IN-SCHOOL

Students need support to apply mathematical knowledge to problem solving. In this rigorous and interactive masterclass, Brad introduces participants to bar models as a flexible visual language for representing word problems. Brad shows how bar models can be used to teach students to interpret word problems and identify underlying problem types that will help them plan a solution. Pulling this all together is the ‘attack strategy,’ a helpful list of problem solving steps from reading the problem to checking the solution.

FULL-DAY, IN-SCHOOL

Instructional leadership is complex and challenging work, but working collaboratively with a subject expert can empower you to clarify your goals, find solutions to complex problems and plan for manageable implementation. Over the course of a day, work with Brad to explore current practice and student achievement data and work on whole-school plans to improve student outcomes through curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and professional development.

YEAR-LONG, IN-SCHOOL

Improving maths outcomes requires sustained effort and responsive leadership. Commit to a sustained collaboration with a subject expert to improve maths instruction at your school. Brad will work with your school’s instructional leaders over several days spread out over a year to launch improvement initiatives through interactive masterclasses; provide leadership support to improve curriculum, pedagogy and assessment; and work through the complexities of professional development and other implementation issues.