Prioritising Long-term Growth

I begin by focusing on foundations and ensuring students understand prerequisite content. When exploring new content I consider what students already know. We aim to explore new content from a familiar lens. Often drawing connections while we learn. Sometimes we connect it to something previously learned in Mathematics, sometimes to an entirely different subject, and sometimes to their day to day life. A strong foundation will improve comprehension of new information and also retention of new information. From there, we can focus on building connections. Observing a student's solution allows me to see what they know. During this time, I evaluate their understanding of the question as well as their mastery of relevant methods and techniques. From here I suggest improvements to their strategies, and we can discuss alternative methods that are available. It is often the case that a student can learn a lot from a problem they have already solved. I encourage students to reflect on their mental state each day. It is important students learn about how their daily activities can support or hinder their learning. Some strategies for improving learning states include: improving sleep quality, staying hydrated and managing stress levels. I encourage students to adapt my methods to their own classes at school. As students spend a significant amount of time at school, it is essential that they develop strategies that maximise their learning at school.