Mrs Rowntree

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Welcome, My name is Lisa Rowntree, the Aussie teacher behind Mrs Rowntree. Teach. Grow. Inspire. I have been working n education in excess of 10 years and I am a wife, a mother of 3 and a passionate teacher of primary mathematics. Before I decided to be a teacher, I worked in a credit union. My passion for maths originated from my love of working with numbers and I began to study teaching, while I raised my family. Now, I am designing mathematics lessons and units, alongside teaching. My intention is to continue to do what I love, while sharing my skills and hopefully helping teachers to save time.

Category: Learning Intention

  • Bounded Problems: Strengthening Rich Tasks with Boundaries

    Bounded Problems: Strengthening Rich Tasks with Boundaries

    Differentiation isn’t three worksheets. It’s one worthwhile mathematical experience with deliberate supports, constraints and extensions.

  • Pitch-Perfect with Ultimate Balance

    Pitch-Perfect with Ultimate Balance

    How much time do we waste in interpreting the Australian Curriculum and pitching the learning at the appropriate balance? I mean, getting the pitch absolutely right for the year level intended and yet being responsive for the class cohort! How do we revise content without lowering expectations? How do we challenge every student without losing…

  • The Art of Maths Design!

    The Art of Maths Design!

    Mathematics curriculum design is an art form! It is intentional, progressive and nuanced. It is designing a roadmap that saves teachers time, unlocks the big ideas and addresses misconceptions at the get go! As a teacher, you don’t always have time to piece together a clear progression and can easily end up presenting scattered lessons. …