Maths Talk for the Senior Classes

Course Title: Maths Talk for the Senior Classes
Date:29th September 2025
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Format: One part online webinar series, lasting 1 hour.

Maths Talk for the Senior Classes
Maths Talk is, ‘a collaborative process where children’s thinking, strategies and ideas are discussed, shared and exchanged.’ (New PMC) This process plays a crucial role in the class in order to support children’s understanding and the teacher’s assessment. This webinar will outline the importance this pedagogical practice plays for the pupils and teachers as well as practical strategies, tools and resources to implement it in each lesson.

Learning outcomes:
Understand what ‘Maths Talk’ is.
Discover the important elements of Maths Talk.
Discuss the role of Maths Talk in the classroom.
Explore practical strategies and tools to implement Maths Talk.

Tutor Bio

Orla Keane is a Primary School Teacher and AP in Numeracy and STEM in a DEIS Band 2 School in Limerick City. In 2021 she completed a Master of Arts in STEM Education and subsequently started the Instagram page @primaryschoolSTEM. Orla is passionate about demystifying STEM and showing teachers how effective it can be in nurturing children's 21st century skills