2020 Events

2020 Events

Due to the current alert levels in New Zealand many of our planned events are currently on hold. The AMA is still here to support you where we can. We have recently started a YouTubeube channel, to support teachers with getting online.  If you have videos to share we...
100 days of free PLD from NCTM

100 days of free PLD from NCTM

NCTM have released a series of free Webinars presented by selected speakers who were due to present at their Centennial conference in Chicago this year. These webinars are a great opportunity for us to get a taste of NCTM from home. The 60 minute webinars are free to...
Recently published by NZQA

Recently published by NZQA

Published recently by NZQA: 1.2020 assessment specifications If you haven’t read these yet, please note this line at Level 1 – “Each examination will be made up of three questions, and each question may have only one opportunity for Excellence.” At Level 2 it says –...
Digging into nzmaths for home learning

Digging into nzmaths for home learning

From Maries Hirst, Primary Kaiārahi As we all move towards distance learning, don’t forget these great resources already available on nzmaths for years 0-8. Take this  – a collection of thematic learning experiences connecting maths across the strands. Maths at...
How is your internet speed?

How is your internet speed?

Many of us are struggling with internet connections, according to a recent article New Zealand ranks 27th on the global list of countries internet speed. This is mine and I am on Auckland’s North Shore I am not sure what the numbers mean, I think it is pretty...