Thinking Deeply about Primary Mathematics: Depth and Challenge
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Introduction

1.0 What do we mean by depth?
Being responsive

1.1 Challenge and depth are relative
1.2 Being responsive in the moment
1.3 Preparation
1.4 Preparation Task
1.5 Improvisation
1.6 Improvisation Task
1.7 Generalisation
1.8 Generalisation Task
Stable concept, altered context

2.1 Stable concept, altered context explanation
2.2 Handshake Investigation
2.3 Handshake Practical Task
2.4 Handshake Investigation
2.5 Handshake Alterations
2.6 Handshake Task - Alter Context
2.7 Exploring Number Systems
2.8 Number System Task
Drawing on mathematically rich sources

3.1 Why Draw on Mathematically Rich Sources
3.2 Source Recommendation 1
3.3 Source recommendation 1
3.4 Source Recommendation 2
3.5 Sources recommendation 2
3.6 Source Recommendation 3
3.7 Source recommendation 3
3.8 How to get the most from mathematically rich sources
3.9 Mathematically Rich Source Task
Thinking like an exam writer

4.1 Problem Modification Introduction
4.2 Modification Exemplification 1
4.3 Problem Modification Task 1
4.4 Modification Exemplification 2
4.5 Problem Modification Task 2
4.6 Modification Exemplification 3
4.7 Problem Modification Task 3
Summary

5.0 Summary
5.1 Course Slides

Thinking Deeply about Primary Mathematics: Depth and Challenge

The terms Depth and Challenge are thrown around in education circles as if they were widely understood by even the most inexperienced of teachers. This course aims to set that straight but providing clear, concise and coherent guidance with regards to the provision of a mathematics education that is both deep and challenging for all.