Functions and real-world applications - Geometric Patterns webinar 3 of 3
Functions and real-world applications This course will guide you through real-world problems that are relatable for teenagers.The three days will focus on:
Linear Patterns - Monday 3rd March 2025
Quadratic Patterns - Tuesday 1st April 2025
Geometric Patterns - Wednesday 7th May 2025
On each night, Mr Math Weeney will showcase how you can bring functions and patterns into your classroom, using everyday items and pictures for inspiration. The goal throughout is to grab the student’s attention and make it competitive and engaging to find the answers. Motivation among your students should increase greatly.
Learning Outcomes:
• Teachers will be able to use real-life applications of linear patterns to design creative, novel tasks for students.
• Teachers will be able to model the height of juggling balls using quadratic patterns.
• Teachers will develop an understanding of Geometric patterns and how to utilise novel problems that are applicable to student's lives.
Bio – Sean McWeeney
Mr Math Weeney is a Secondary School teacher of Maths and Applied Maths with 11 years’ experience in various settings, including 7 years in DEIS schools. Having learned through experience, and completing various Creativity-centred courses, he developed the PHATT Maths principle- If you can make a lesson Physical, Humorous, Active, Tech based and in Team, then you're sure to engage all learners. It's worth checking his videos from the Féilte teacher conference 2020 to find more information on this. Mr Math Weeney's goal is to increase a love of learning, with an improvement in results secondary. This year Mr Math Weeney is available for school visits, so check out @mrmathweeney for more details.
Book online at www.donegaledcentre.ie and a webinar link will be emailed to you on the morning of the webinar. Please check your SPAM folder if you do not receive the link in your inbox.
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Course Details
| Start Date | 07-05-2025 7:00 pm |
| End Date | 07-05-2025 8:00 pm |
| Cut off date | 07-05-2025 1:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Speaker | Sean McWeeney |
| Number Hours | 1 |
| Location | Online |