Scitech PL

The professional learning team at @ScitechWA. We're passionate about getting STEM into schools through supporting WA teachers.

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

The newest entry to the Alcoa Maths Enrichment blog, sharing strategies for problem solving and reasoning:
Lessons Learnt and the Value of Sharing
https://t.co/IL9K7TyNxZ
Want to keep up to date? Join the Alcoa Maths Enrichment blog Facebook group https://t.co/XfjHMF2fSW

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

What does a fraction wall sound like?

[Shyam Drury @MathsXer]

Ok #mtbos #mtboz I just delivered a workshop in a music room so I thought I'd make a little video of what the fraction wall SOUNDS like. Hope you enjoy. Apologies for the poor technique and flat bongos. #whymaths #AAMTConf19 #AAMT2019

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

Our resident maths teaching expert @MathsXer reported on the success of the @Alcoa Champions of Maths Program this week at the annual conference for maths education. You can learn more about the program and hear directly from teachers involved at our blog: https://t.co/FoHcXRlye6

[Shyam Drury @MathsXer]

My first contribution to #MERGA42. A poster on the @Alcoa Champions of Maths Program where we have made powerful changes to teacher's practice of teaching through problem solving. Hear from the teaches on our blog: https://t.co/KBJPF4gMhI #AlcoaMaths @ScitechPL

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

We’re up to article 7 in our @Alcoa Maths Enrichment blog. https://t.co/RFC1gE0Wnf This week Rachel shares a whole bunch of insights from problem solving lessons she’s been running. Check out all the blog posts: https://t.co/XfjHMF2fSW #AlcoaMaths

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

Live NASA rocket launch https://t.co/QxnOcinpM5

[ScitechWA @ScitechWA]

#ScitechWA is looking for a small number of young people in #WA who have recently shown a new-found interest in and engagement with #STEM as part of our new research project. https://t.co/uxlx4zh8Nu

[Shyam Drury @MathsXer]

Always do the problem yourself first before giving it to your students. Exploring all the ways you can make 1 from 1/2s, 1/4s, 1/8s and 1/16s with @katearchi in our #AlcoaMaths pre-lesson conference. @ScitechPL @Alcoa @BUBBLINGDAY

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

This week, @SimonFittockEDU is in Karratha for the Mitsui Intensive Robotics Program. @STEMBayntonWes1 is the 2019 focus school, here we are integrating robotics, creativity, problem solving, social skills and (most importantly) FUN! @citra_citrasa @LEGO_Education #STEM #edtech

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

@lolittatracy We have a blog for middle upper primary maths teachers https://t.co/FoHcXRlye6

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

#AlcoaMaths Blog post 3 - Lisa discusses how she worked to develop safety, respect and productive dialogue between her students. https://t.co/7mfQrW9NoK @Alcoa @MathsXer

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

#AlcoaMaths Blog post 3 - Lisa discusses how she worked to develop safety, respect and productive dialogue between her students. https://t.co/7mfQrW9NoK @Alcoa @MathsXer

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

In the second post of our #AlcoaMaths blog, Yr 6 Teacher, Kate, shares how she has been working with her students to develop efficiency in solving problems. https://t.co/MFnG2ddLaL New lessons you can learn and apply in your own classrooms every week. @Alcoa @MathsXer

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

@btucker22 is sharing his inspiring knowledge of The universe and the future of space @PerthModern on Thursday an opportunity not to be missed!

[MrStrain @jarradstrain]

@spacehubperth @anuinspace @ScitechWA @ChiefSciWA @primarystemchat @MAWAinc @scitechceo This is a great event coming up if you want to hear from visiting Astrophysicist @btucker22 (Please share) https://t.co/xyvZKIkv8Y

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

What does real problem solving in maths look like and how do you make it happen? Check out the Alcoa Maths Enrichment Program Blog (https://t.co/FoHcXRlye6) for theory and examples straight out of the classroom. New post every Tuesday this term. @MathsXer @Alcoa #AlcoaMaths

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

Wow how exciting - @westernpowerwa have just opened applications for their new Circuit Breakers education program for 2019. Big change this year with schools getting a class set of @microbit_edu & funding towards a school makerspace. Get writing!! https://t.co/yi3CfakBNR

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

Today we were out at Bakers Hill PS with @SimonFittockEDU making musical instruments with @makeymakey and @scratch. So much engagement and collaborative learning in one picture!

[Natalie Dowd @DowdNatalie]

Huge difference in the use of social media https://t.co/F3ERZyZhWF

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

Looking for a secondary teacher extraordinaire to join our exciting PL team. Come and work for an organisation that inspires you everyday!
https://t.co/3pwyTEzmPv

[Scitech PL @ScitechPL]

In collaboration with @STEMBayntonWes1, we hosted a STEM Maker event with students & their families. It was great to see everyone learning together & from each other. We brought together problem solving, technology, creativity, play & fun. Thanks for the support @Chevron! #STEM

[STEM@BayntonWest @STEMBayntonWes1]

INNOVATE AND CREATE! Our latest collab with @SimonFittockEDU and @ScitechWA. A hugely successful night of innovation attended by families and local industry. Competitiveness was at an all time high and our roving STEM experts were run off their feet!