The 1873 Network brings you the Parent and Child Maths MasterClass: Part 1 - Johannesburg.
Do you suffer from maths phobia and want to get rid of it?
Have you given up on trying mathematics?
Do you believe that mathematics is for a selected few?
Do you need to know how to support your child mathematically?
Do you need to find ways of recognizing mathematical genius and nurturing it?
Do you want to think and solve problems like a mathematician?
Do you need mathematical problem solving strategies?
Are you a teacher who wants to improve learner engagement in the maths class?
If your answer to any of the questions above is a YES, then join the award-winning Mathematical Evangelist, researcher, teacher, author and entrepreneur Edzai Conilias Zvobwo for the inspirational, motivational and strategy talk at Africa Heritage Society on the 28th of May 2016 from 08:30 AM to 12:30 (midday).
Edzai Zvobwo is the author of the sought-after books "The Mathematical Genius in You", "Spreading Mathematical Happiness" and "Thoughts of a Maths Genius"
Who should attend?
Parents, guardians and learners who are keen on learning more with regards to practical strategies of achieving mathematical success which is a cornerstone of wealth creation for the African child. The workshop will be delivered by experienced people who have walked the talk and have used mathematical thinking to solve problems in corporate and individual settings.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
The workshop is designed to provide an overview of benefits Wealth Creation and mathematical thinking. The workshop enables attendees to develop a working knowledge of problem solving in the maths class and beyond.
At the conclusion of the course, the attendee should:
Have gained an appreciation of the general principles of mathematical thinking as a basis for Wealth Creation and Economic Freedom.
Be motivated, educated and equipped with the necessary skills to achieve in mathematics.
Identify the attributes required to succeeed in maths.
Understand the application of mathematics in real life and the workplace.
Display an understanding of the politics around mathematics education in Africa.
Be positioned to execute Individual Social Responsibilty (ISR) through sharing of learnt principles.
Gain an appreciation of the retention of value of wealth created through the development of a business
Parent and Child Maths MasterClass: Part 1 - Johannesburg (Mathematical Thinking for Problem Solving Success in a Network Society)
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Presenter: Edzai Conilias Zvobwo
MathsGenius Leadership Institute
Twitter: @edzaizvobwo
9. • Platform thinking is the art of conceptualising
and implementing inclusive places (physical or
virtual) where different actors can interact,
communicate, co-create and share value.
• A successful platform is able to
1. Attract users
2. Facilitate the exchange of information
3. Foster co-creation of value
Andrea Cocchi
What is Platform Thinking?
11. • Value is created upstream
• Knowledge is acquired from
teacher
• Lessons are designed to
meet specifications
• Value is given by restricted
consumption
PIPES PLATFORMS
• Value is co-created on the
spot
• Learners are co-creators of
knowledge
• Products emerge through
interaction
• Value is appreciated by
interaction
Pipes vs Platforms
15. Enabling innovation culture
• “Teachers might consider a managed process of
idea generation that rewards risk taking and
effectively harvests entrepreneurial and
mathematical ideas.” (Accenture 2013)
• Today, there’s a glut of highly creative but
underserved learners. Let’s harness their idealistic
passion before they turn grey, using social networks
and data sharing to create an open, interactive,
dynamic model of mathematics education. (Ethan
Perlstein)
• It's always a tremendous opportunity for us to tap
into our learner’s passion, creativity and their own
interpretation of mathematics (Ben & Jerry's – Do
the Flavor a Favor competition)
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