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Marino
Marino
Hannah Marino
Summary
This article has stated that whilst NAPLAN results have indicated significant growth
from Year 3-5, Marino has suggested that the Year 3 results stipulated the need for
Marino continues on to discuss how for some children there were gaps in their
understanding of place value, which was not always identified in the maths
assessment interviews.
The article identifies way in which teachers can structure their mathematics lessons
with the use of open-ended investigations with focuses on specific needs of the
students.
• Investigations
• Reflection
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Reflection
I agree with the text in regards to how Marino recommends structuring mathematic
concepts that also encourage participation in order for children to retain new
It also allowed for the teacher to make necessary interventions when needed because
it gives the opportunity to pause and highlight students need additional support or
responsibility of their own learning as they are aware what key mathematical ideas
During the lesson having the two sections of exploring and then the investigation
allows children to build strong connections and enables further understanding of what
The reflection at the end of the lesson enables to students and teachers to look back at
their learning and highlight areas they could try harder in or require additional
support/extension in.
Reference:
Marino, H. (2017). Trying a new approach to maths in prep. Prime Number, 32(2), 6-
8.