The VCE mathematics study design for the 2023-2027 accreditation period stipulates that mathematical investigations are to be incorporated within Unit 1&2 Mathematical Methods, which will require students to utilise technology to engage in exploration, conjecture and generalise results. Additionally, the Australian Curriculum 9.0 states that students, by the end of year 10, should “experiment with functions and relations, using digital tools, making and testing conjectures and generalising emerging patterns”. In this session, attendees will be exposed to strategies for designing mathematical investigations to support generalisation within Year 10 and Unit 1&2 Mathematical Methods. Attendees will explore sample ‘starting points’ and discuss how such tasks could be adapted to suit their school context. Collaboration amongst attendees will occur in this session, and attendees are encouraged to come with ideas to share. TI-Nspire will be used in the workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own CAS device.

Key takeaways:
1. Ideas for designing and implementing a mathematical investigation.
2. Learning how TI-Nspire CAS can be leveraged to facilitate investigation.

Remember: Participants are encouraged to bring their own CAS device. Spare TI-Nspire CAS handheld calculators will be available to borrow during the workshop.