Theme
Developing deep mathematical thinking through mathematics teaching
The 21st Century has thus far been characterised by various changes and innovations, namely social, economic and technological. The issue of these changes and innovations has been acknowledged and hence, we have a constant, and sometimes radical, adaptation of the school curriculum. In this environment of change and innovation we are all attempting to adjust our teaching, so that we and our learners will not be left behind. Mathematics education is ideally positioned to engage with these changes and innovations. It is in this spirit that we host a conference that will expose our mathematics teachers, in a practical way, to some of these changes and innovations.
The AMESA KZN invites you to the annual National Congress. In an attempt to make a useful contribution towards the teaching and learning processes, the conference will address issues that are pertinent to all teachers in mathematics classrooms. The theme of the conference is “Developing Deep Mathematical Thinking through Mathematics Teaching”. Stacey (2007: 39) listed three important issues that one needs to consider when engaging with mathematical thinking. First, mathematical thinking is an important goal of schooling. Second, mathematical thinking is important as a way of learning mathematics and finally mathematical thinking is important for teaching mathematics. The 2019 congress submissions and contributions aims to enhance the argument that deep mathematical thinking can contribute to effective classroom teaching.
Sub-themes for the conference:
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