Numicon 5 and 6 (Year 7 and 8) Course - St Michael's Catholic School - ROTORUA

Hands On, Minds On in Year 7-8: Extending Mathematicians with Numicon Join us at St Michael's Catholic School, Rotorua for a dynamic afternoon PLD (1–4:30pm) designed especially for Intermediate, Year 7-8 teachers! A high-impact, hands-on PLD for Year 7-8 teachers! Explore Numicon 5 & 6, deepen mathematical communication and computation; equipping students for college via rich tasks with increasing challenge —ready to use tomorrow! You’ll engage in rich, practical age appropriate learning experiences using Numicon equipment that make abstract concepts accessible and fun. We’ll unpack the key ingredients of explicit teaching which goes beyond classroom learning and share planning tips—including our editable planning format linked to the NZC and a clear, effective lesson structure designed for Years 7 and 8. You’ll explore how to use formative and milestone assessments to genuinely inform your teaching, along with strategies for effectively tracking progress over time. We'll also introduce you to ways to accelerate learning for students not yet at age appropriate levels. Short, practical, and inspiring—perfect for an afternoon non-contact and packed with ideas you can use straight away!