Webinars - Have You Got Maths Eyes

Maths Eyes Webinars

Maths Eyes Webinar 1: 17 September 2024, 7pm – 8pm

Maths Eyes Opened – linking to curriculum and maximising use of Maths Eyes resources

The idea of using “Maths Eyes” as a teaching approach will be explored with specific links to how it is very compatible with many of the aims of the new Primary Maths Curriculum.

This session will be filled with ideas and strategies for implementing this methodology, with practical examples of how to employ this in a typical classroom, the whole school and within the home.

Those in attendance will benefit from ideas on how “Maths Eyes” is playful, open-ended to suit all levels, and rich in opportunities to expose children to the language of maths.

Facilitated by Rory Grant

Rory Grant is a 6th class teacher and Assistant Principal II at St. Mura’s NS, Tooban in County Donegal. He successfully introduced the concept of “Maths Eyes” to his school in 2019 and it has now become a central theme in their curriculum. He has a keen interest in the pedagogy of the subject and views the introduction of the new maths curriculum as a brilliant opportunity to spread the message of this teaching approach.

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Maths Eyes Webinar 2: 24 September 2024, 7pm – 8pm

Unleashing the potential of Maths Eyes – case studies of Maths Eyes in action

Problem-solving skills are an integral part of resilience and the ability to persevere through challenges and adversity. To effectively work through and solve a problem, students must be able to think critically and creatively.

Critical and creative thinking help students approach a problem objectively and to determine different ways to go about finding a solution. This process in turn helps students build self-efficacy. When students are able to analyze and solve a problem, this increases their confidence and impacts their disposition towards mathematics.

This session will explore in detail the impact of a Maths Eyes initiative in a primary school. It will also explore the impact of Maths Eyes in other settings including Marino Institute of Education teacher training college, St. Mura’s NS, Waterford Education Support Centre and a Gaelscoil.

Facilitated by Marie Brennan

Marie holds a PhD in Primary Mathematics Education from University College Dublin. She has extensive experience of working within the field of educational disadvantage. Marie has lectured on Primary Mathematics Education and Special Education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. She worked as a Numeracy Advisor with the Professional Development Services for Teachers (PDST) where she was involved in providing a range of professional development experiences and models which support professional learning, reflection, collaboration and evidence-based practice across the curriculum. Marie is Principal of Drumlease National School, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

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