EDPR3000: Teaching Statistics, Probability, and Geometry through Inquiry-Report

Inquiry in the Mathematics Classroom - Assessment One - Portfolio

This assignment provides a detailed inquiry-based mathematics lesson plan focused on geometric transformations for Year 5 students in Australia. It integrates cultural art and mathematical reasoning through a constructivist lens, combining visual learning and spatial reasoning. The inquiry question centers on how transformations (translation, reflection, rotation) represent stories of change and equilibrium. Students explore symmetry through pattern blocks and grid drawings, using both hands-on materials and guided discovery. The task also embeds cultural inclusivity by drawing from Aboriginal and Islamic art, fostering cross-disciplinary connections with visual art and cultural appreciation. The second part of the assignment elaborates on teaching statistics and probability using constructivist, inquiry-based methods. It discusses the relevance of Polya’s and Green & Graham’s models, outlines learning progressions per the Australian Curriculum, and emphasizes inclusive differentiation strategies (especially for EAL/D and Indigenous students). Both sections strongly align with national curriculum outcomes and advocate for reflective, student-centered mathematics education.