Professional Learning Goals

• Researched and developed knowledge and understanding as teachers of the importance of mathematical communication (e.g., think, talk and write) and asking effective questions as part of the process of learning mathematics
• Developed skills as co-teaching partners to support each other in the learning process and to provide professional feedback
• Deepened our understanding of the three-part mathematics lesson with an emphasis on student communication
• With the involvement of students, set success criteria for effective student communication in the mathematics classroom

Activities and Resources

• Researching effective mathematical communication and sharing findings
• Release time to be used for (a) co-planning and co-teaching three-part math lessons to an integrated Grade 6 class, with an emphasis on student communication, and (b) to provide feedback on lessons

Unexpected Challenges

• A shortage of time made it difficult to share our results with staff members

Enhancing Student Learning and Development

• Student learning and development to continue: communication in mathematics
• Use of communication techniques learned should be carried over into other mathematical units

Sharing

• Staff meeting: share our learning journey

Project Evaluation

The project was a success, as evidenced by:

• increased staff knowledge on subject matter
• student enjoyment of mathematical unit
• increased student test results