Rob Proffitt-White

Mathematical advisor | Consultant | In class mentor

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

One-size-fits-all returns when perception beats pedagogy.

“All proficiencies” talk + resources that split them + MC/short-answer tests (+ a pilot) = “rapid gains”.

We improve what we measure.

Maths needs reasoning + rich tasks — not just scores. #mathematics #assessment

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

Teachers are taking console in seeing that many curriculums continue to build on a set of common proficiencies and a new name doesn’t always mean a new game. #maths #edchat #aussieed

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@ProfKinyon Pi :-)

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@Mr_Rowlandson It is great seeing the three methods like this. I have used the first two to illustrate things but never together and to see the third way is such a good reminder. Thanks for sharing this so much.

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@christinas_nz @TheLearnerFirst @QLDEducation @joannemceachen What a great group we had aye. I really appreciate the kind words and shall look forward to going on this maths journey with you all at RCS this year :)

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@SusanCalman
My wife and I have been loving Secret Scotland down here in NZ. We thought we would give ya stone stacking a go in a place as close to looking like the Grampians as we could find 👍

[Prof Catherine Attard @attard_c]

Marilyn Burns talks about interviewing children to gauge understanding. Worth a listen. @MathsNSW @aamtinc @learnPSNSW @DoE_Mathematics @MathsNESA @imanewteacher @AISNSWPrimary @PrimeNumber_MAV @aussieEDchat @EduTweetOz @MTLC_ACU @AMSIschools https://t.co/1jXYNzpVrU

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

@RNZeducation A well written article and it resonates with interim findings from our independent work around what support our teachers want and their experiences to date.

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https://t.co/6Cb0P3pxwN

As part of this refresh we are collecting evidence from kaiako on changes in student participation when support is centralised and promotes exisiting resources. The results are encouraging @joannemceachen @RNZeducation @NZCER

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@attard_c joins us on the link below to discuss #math engagement and teachers share ideas #iteachmath #MTBoS @joannemceachen #edchatnz
https://t.co/OjdMggvQZ5

[Prof Catherine Attard @attard_c]

Supporting your child with primary mathematics https://t.co/liz5ERQync

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

Aussie kids' financial knowledge is on the decline. The proposed national curriculum has downgraded it even further https://t.co/8l3X3ZM6VA via @ConversationEDU

[James Russo @surfmaths]

@changeking22 @tobyrusso @mminas8 And for earlier primary years, I play 3-in-a-row Lucky Numbers - https://t.co/am4C2sJ2x0

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

Some good tips on the bit link

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An Australian themed Mathematics discussion to talk over issues and ideas facing teachers . Free to watch and more to come.
https://t.co/iNZcaNfsq8
@QLDEducation #education #MTBoS @mav_info @aamtinc

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@MathsClassRenos @gfletchy @robertkaplinsky @ddmeyer Fantastic achievement Mark. Your passion for maths can spread even further now👍

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I am just glad I stopped eating those pesky sultanas when I was a child. I may not be alive today!! @DavidKButlerUoA @MrBrentHughes #aussieED

[Shirley Alexander @SAlexander_Aus]

Had I done my own research as a child I would have known not to eat sultanas - too late now.
https://t.co/4pCDHu4On2

[Rob Proffitt-White @robproff1]

@MathsClassRenos #Math #edchatnz