• Conference Programme

    Each conference starts with lunch on Friday at 12:30 and ends on the Saturday with lunch at 14:00. On Friday evening there will be a networking session with snacks, drinks and entertainment. The conference sessions run in parallel and include workshops, panel discussions and plenaries.

    Among the topics addressed in each of the conference(s):

    • Teaching and learning mathematics in the context of AI.
    • Concept development journeys (trajectories) in the NumberSense Mathematics Programme for Grades R to 4 and for Grades 3 to 7 for:
      • Patterns and patterning (algebraic reasoning).
      • 2D and 3D Geometry (geometric reasoning).
      • Measurement.
    • Developing and using extension activities for learners at all developmental levels.
    • Review of the NumberSense Assessment Programme (from Grade 4).
    • Panel discussions:
      • Grade R: How to use the NumberSense Programme in Grade R?
      • Homeschooling: How to make a success of the NumberSense Programme in the home school environment?
      • Learners with special needs: Does the NumberSense Programme provide a mathematics solution for learners with special needs?
    • The tension between creating high quality learning environments and “covering content”.

    The NumberSense User Group Conferences will run as follows:

    FRIDAY

    • 12:30 Registration and lunch
    • 14:00 Opening of conference
    • 14:30 Conference sessions
    • 15:30 Tea
    • 16:00 Conference sessions
    • 18:00 Evening snacks and networking

    SATURDAY

    • 08:30 Tea on arrival
    • 09:00 Conference sessions
    • 11:00 Tea
    • 11:30 Conference sessions
    • 13:30 Closing session and lunch

    Please keep an eye on this page for further updates and detail. Mail conference@NumberSense.co.za if you have questions.

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