The Irish Experience of Assessing Mathematics Using a Competence-Based Approach by Teacher Academy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam If you would like to leave a quick comment or reflection about the video please post it here. en-us 2017-10-23 08:52:35 UTC 2026-02-21 18:39:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Alarmclock.png DRITA SULEJMANI, Fier-Albania https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210541715 Thank you for this experience in this subject. It is very useful for us. We have to developed this competence to the pupils.]]> 2017-11-27 17:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210541715 Jenny (Evgenia) Karoumpali, Greece. jennykaroumpali https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210544169 Although I do not teach Maths (I teach Music) I found this experience of Assessing Maths very interesting.  I am looking forward to ongoing research about the effectiveness of this project, as the results of an educational reform are visible after a decade of their establishment at schools.]]> 2017-11-27 17:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210544169 Feruze İlkatmış, Turkey feruzeilkatmis https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210545205 Assessing Mathematics using a Competence-Based Approach  help students need to become more active learners, getting involved in group-work, discovery learning and questioning and discussing. With CPB instead of formula questions asked in a context. By this context students think critically and be more creative.
Altough there are also challenges with this experience. Teachers need to develop more skills and spend more time to assess students' process. ]]> 2017-11-27 17:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210545205 Ombretta, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210572383 Very interestin in this experience of assessing: here i can observe an important example about how supporting the development of key competences in the classroom.]]> 2017-11-27 18:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210572383 gligomat gligomat448 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210683767 Thank you for sharing this experience: it's very interesting]]> 2017-11-27 22:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210683767 Thomas, Greece thomasboulieris https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210692743 Assessing maths in a competence-based approach includes a set of changes focusing basically on what students actually understand or misunderstand rather than what's right or wrong in a formative or summative assessment. Assessment would rather be a day to day practice in the classroom and final examination would prove to be rather less predictable and include problem solving parts. As such, a new form of tasks has to be invented and change to the assessment is necessary. Altering the style of the final exam changes the whole teaching style!]]> 2017-11-27 22:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210692743 VERONICA, ROMANIA veronica_gaina1 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210767573 Thank you for this experience in this subject. It is very useful for us. ]]> 2017-11-28 07:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210767573 Maria Stefania, Italy mariastefania https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210793067 As long as we don't have a new official assessment model for the final certification at the upper-secondary level, it is quite difficult to prepare students for their final exams and University selections and improve their key competences levels at the same time.]]> 2017-11-28 09:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210793067 Sara, Spain sara_miguelez https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210831370 wonderful experience]]> 2017-11-28 11:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/210831370 Lorena Olaru, RO https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211041031 I admire Irish educational system. ]]> 2017-11-28 17:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211041031 sergin şahinoğullarıgil serrrgin1 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211143723 wonderful experience
thanks.]]> 2017-11-28 20:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211143723 Isabel Quirino isabelquirino https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211305840 Continuous Professional Development seems to be an important strategy to alow the movement from a teacher-centred model to one that was student-centred. 

"The huge investment in CPD is seen as one of the key enablers to the reform."

]]> 2017-11-29 09:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211305840 Gordana B, Subotica gocabud https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211330742 It is truly inspiring to see that all the stakeholders realize the importance of making a shift in teaching maths. It is even more amazing to see the amount of support Project Maths has received (even requests for further support were responded to). And the story doesn't end here!]]> 2017-11-29 11:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211330742 HASAN TURGAY ÖZÇELİK mavimavi2316 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211424385 Great experience... thank you so much...

]]> 2017-11-29 14:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211424385 Konstantina, Greece https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211430792 It is learning built on the student with the collaboration of the teacher.]]> 2017-11-29 15:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211430792 stanonyedika https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211454602 2017-11-29 15:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211454602 Stanley,Nigeria stanonyedika https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211454604 I appreciate the fact that CPD played an important part in the implementation of the project maths.The shift from teacher to student centered learning is a good approach.]]> 2017-11-29 15:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211454604 Christiane, Bavaria lancelot24847 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211459495 The shift from teacher-centered to student-centered learning is a great approach. I still think that student-centered learning takes more time which is not available that easily. The people who are responsible for the curriculum should take that into account.]]> 2017-11-29 15:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211459495 MARIA BRATTOLI soleconcetta96 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211566593 ITALY
THIS TEACHING APPROACH TO MATHS IS REALLY A INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE ONE. I APPRECIATE MUCH THE FOCUS ON WHAT STUDENTS UNDERSTAND RATHER THAN THE RIGHT ANSWERS. I ALSO THINK THAT THIS KIND OF TEACHING IS A REAL CHALLENGE FOR EACH TEACHER AND IT NEEDS AN ADEQUATE TRAINING AND LOVE FOR THIS JOB.]]> 2017-11-29 18:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211566593 Matilda Bajkova, Macedonia https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211596784 I'm teacher of Macedonian language and literature, this interesting experience from Irish colleagues will be shared with my Macedonian math colleagues. ]]> 2017-11-29 19:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211596784 Yolanda López (Spain) https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211620513 It takes a lot of effort but the result is better than the traditional method. ]]> 2017-11-29 20:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211620513 Tereza, Lombardi lombardi_tereza https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211961819 Great experience, thank you. I really liked hearing about the importance of CPD throughout the process.]]> 2017-11-30 17:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211961819 Michela, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211975028 Very challenging experience. I think it's very important to give teachers a lot of support in the new methodologies, allowing them to share their practice as well.]]> 2017-11-30 17:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/211975028 Sandra, Spain s_t_cernuda https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212090713 It is true that new methods require an effort from both students and teachers. But it is also true that the results are admirable. We must adapt to the changes and be open to all the new resources that we have at our disposal.]]> 2017-11-30 21:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212090713 Alessia, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212161917 Very motivating method, however I need a group of collegues that help me to work in this way on my specific subject.]]> 2017-12-01 07:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212161917 Lia, Greece https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212164742 Thank you! However, I feel I need to study the practice more!!!!

]]> 2017-12-01 08:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212164742 Athina, Greece https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212204172 An approach that offers insights in our teaching practices. However, we need Teacher Training and guidance to implement projects of this kind.]]> 2017-12-01 10:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212204172 Maria Carmela, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212304438 I think the method is very motivating, but I think we need the support of a group of colleagues who help me to develop the subject in question.]]> 2017-12-01 15:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212304438 Roberto, Italy ginisari https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212305364 I think the method is very motivating, but I think we need the support of a group of colleagues who help me to develop the subject in question.]]> 2017-12-01 15:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212305364 Laura P,Italy pagnozzi_laura https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212351580 I think this is a great challenge, it's difficult to change it's true, we continue with the textbook, but I try to involve the youngsters in discussions of real-life problems and the use of a logic of thought.]]> 2017-12-01 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212351580 Christos, GREECE christos_chachoudis https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212487673 I think it's a very interesting approach, challenging and very motivating. I will have to use it to my students after I study the methods and the utilities I'll use.]]> 2017-12-02 09:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212487673 Victoria, Greece https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212502135 Sandra gave us a differentiated approach to teaching maths that support to student centred model. I find connection across areas of mathematics as good practice and effective strategy and solving maths problems from real life. It is a challenge for maths. ]]> 2017-12-02 12:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212502135 Giorgos Mardas gmardix https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212533932 Greece
In my opinion the best way to bring in the classroom a competence-based approach is to proceed to changes to assessment methods. So, this module was revealing. Changes would need to involve classroom discussions, group work and working out a project collaboratively with a common goal. I very much agree with using formative assessment mainly as a day-to-day practice. There is a lot to be done for improving teachers' self-confidence and competencies, but it would be rewarding. ]]> 2017-12-02 18:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212533932 Mrosaria, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212535398 I think it is a very challenging and motivating strategy that can be used in all subjects but we need support, effective training and practice to acquire the tools to use it.]]> 2017-12-02 18:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212535398 Adela Muresan muresan_gabriela_adela https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212535838 I think this is a great challenge, it's difficult to change it's true, we continue with the textbook. ]]> 2017-12-02 18:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212535838 Ayşe Arslan, Turkey aysekaraul https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212547421 It looks  very challenging but motivating and can try.]]> 2017-12-02 21:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212547421 María, Spain isasama10 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212564559 Revealing, motivating and inspiring. Though I am not a Maths teacher, I think I can incorporate some of these assessment methods into my daily practice.]]> 2017-12-03 06:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212564559 Beytullah Önce beytullah_elt https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212574034 I think our education system in Turkey needs a change in the role of the teacher and the student as it is mentioned in the video. I see that in most Maths classes, the teachers still have an active role and students have a passive role. This video proves that that doesn't work and a change in the role of the teacher and the student to

]]> 2017-12-03 09:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212574034 Bahar Güner,Turkey https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212578965 It's really huge success to come true this project.The assessment techniques have changed as well by changing the teaching techniques.I really appreciate you and your managers]]> 2017-12-03 10:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212578965 Veronica Raimondi, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212605696 New approaches mean new assessment methods, that should be applied to all subjects, as they are challenging, motivating, real-life involving, necessary to assess the real success and the developing and performance of key competences in students]]> 2017-12-03 15:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212605696 Edwin edwinshikuku03 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619725 2017-12-03 17:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619725 Edwin edwinshikuku03 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619726 2017-12-03 17:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619726 Edwin, Kenya edwinshikuku03 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619727 A skillful teacher can guide the learner very well to develop mathematical competences. teacher should be able to overcome all the challenges in order for the learners to develop such mathematical skills.]]> 2017-12-03 17:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212619727 Papadopoulou Maria, Grece mpapado66 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212638152 I believe that it is important for teachers to have the investment in CPD]]> 2017-12-03 19:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212638152 Maite, Spain mfresnillo https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212648337 The assessment proposed is complete and can give many clues not only of the knowledge, but also of the evolution obtaining it.

]]> 2017-12-03 20:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212648337 Suela,Albania https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212649860 I think the method is very motivating, but I think we need the support of a group of colleagues ]]> 2017-12-03 20:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212649860 Damla Güder, Turkey dml https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212660066 Changing is a process. It shows it clearly. I learn 2 names, I search ... Kilpatrick and Deborah Ball...]]> 2017-12-03 21:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212660066 Teaching to develop mathematical competencies as well as procedural fluency and computational accuracy was perceived as a huge challenge. In essence a reconceptualization of what maths teaching and learning involved was needed on a system level and this was not without its challenges. curcianna63 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212727900 2017-12-04 07:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212727900 seyideeroglu https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212767706 2017-12-04 10:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212767706 Seyide Eroğlu, Turkey. seyideeroglu https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212767874 I think that examples where proficiency is centered should be increased.
https://www.teachthought.com/learning/what-is-competency-based-learning/]]> 2017-12-04 10:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212767874 Iro V.Al. Greece iro_aa https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212906783 I find it a very interesting method which can motivate all students. The most important of all is the way the students  understand and not necessary find the right solution. 

]]> 2017-12-04 15:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212906783 Elli Tsairi,Greece https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212984686 Students, even the best ones, can become frustrated and demotivated when they feel like they are struggling or not getting the recognition that other students are. We have to make sure that all students get a chance to play to their strengths and feel included and valued. It can make a world of difference in their motivation!]]> 2017-12-04 17:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/212984686 Gökhan Arıkan, Turkey gokanhoca https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213111736 Professional development is needed for teachers who are trying to find out what the learner understands.The strategies given in the video are really positive and I hear it for the first time.Despite all the difficulties must be tried absolutely.]]> 2017-12-04 23:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213111736 Ourania, Greece ranialampou https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213127236 A very constructive method which can motivate students.]]> 2017-12-05 01:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213127236 Guiomar, Spain https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213175276 I admire the great team-effort done by Ireland and the investment done by the government to make it happen.
key levers: TEAM WORK + UPDATING ASSESSMENT + INVESTMENT]]> 2017-12-05 08:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213175276 curcianna63 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213586197 To improve the use of formative assessment in the classroom, much of the teacher Continuous Professional Development (or CPD), focused on analysing student’s responses and written work. The emphasis was on looking for evidence of what the student understood, rather than focusing on right answers, judging what students misunderstood and providing supportive feedback to help them develop mathematical proficiency.]]> 2017-12-06 06:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213586197 Lucía, Spain rodriguezcuencalucia https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213831360 It’s great to see a specific example of assessment using a competence-based approach. But how can I do this as a foreign language teacher? I really struggle to find new approaches for low levels (A1-A2) and move away from traditional methods. To me it’s rather difficult to combine syllabus and assessment strategies in a successful way to bring about necessary changes.]]> 2017-12-06 17:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/213831360 Cecilia, Italy https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/214648895 The method is very motivating and constructive.]]> 2017-12-08 20:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/214648895 Nada Ratković, Croatia nada_ratkovic1 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/214803099 The Irish case is really inspirational, as many have pointed out. This video is very impressing and inspiring. Changes do not happen by themselves. They need time and support. In the change began recently and still it needs a lot of time and resources and above all the training of teachers. 
It is clear that changes in educational objectives must be supported at national level.
]]> 2017-12-10 14:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/214803099 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/215623646 It is a method very constructive.]]> 2017-12-12 21:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/215623646 Cristina Martins, Portugal cristina_martins https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/216005878 Very interesting example of a change well done, structured and supported. Congratulations!]]> 2017-12-13 22:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/216005878 NURETTİN AYKAN Türkiye Biology nurettin_aykan https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/217177194 I can not say that the training approaches based on the competition are mostly adopted. However, there is a resulting learning outcome. Of course the dreams are another party that's been destroyed. In fact, the dream side learns how to win by paying the price.]]> 2017-12-19 09:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/217177194 Hasan Turgay ÖZÇELİK mavimavi2316 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/217505205 Great... Professional...

]]> 2017-12-20 14:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/217505205 PACIOLLA CONCETTINA titti71_2005 https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/218075052 I have listened
with deep attention the interview to Professor Patrick Griffin, who has told about assessing collborative problem solving giving many informations and a lot of examples to help identify where students need instruction, support and guidance in order to reach the next level of competence in a particular skill. Very interesting!

]]> 2017-12-27 21:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/218075052 Nurullah Kaya, Turkey nurullahkaya https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/301831484 In my opinion the best way to bring in the classroom a competence-based approach is to proceed to changes to assessment methods. The assessment techniques have changed as well by changing the teaching techniques.]]> 2018-11-07 22:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/teacher_academy/8dgm11ry8xam/wish/301831484