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Vladimir Miškovic – Australian Mathematics Education Journal, 2023
The purpose of this article is to present and discuss two recommended sequences of learning the areas of polygons, starting from the area of a rectangle. Exploring the algebraic derivations of the two sequences reveals that both are valid teaching progressions for introducing the area formula for various polygons. Further, it is suggested that…
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometric Concepts, Plane Geometry, Mathematical Formulas
Sullivan, Peter; Holmes, Marilyn; Ingram, Naomi; Linsell, Chris; Livy, Sharyn; McCormack, Melody – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2016
The following outlines the rationale and structure of a professional learning initiative that seeks to explore teachers' ways of engaging students more actively in building mathematical connections for themselves. An example of one of the suggested experiences is presented.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Educational Innovation, Foreign Countries, Sequential Learning
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Mitchell, Annie K. – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2018
Throughout the time of my teaching career, the tide has exposed changes in the nature of music, students and music education. This paper discusses teaching and learning in contemporary music at seven critical stages of 21st century music education: i) diverse types of undergraduate learners; ii) teaching traditional classical repertoire and skills…
Descriptors: Music Education, Higher Education, Undergraduate Students, Student Diversity