Big Ideas express ideas that are central to mathematics. They bring coherence and connect ideas from different strands and levels. There are many instances of equivalence in the learning of mathematics. Equivalence is a relationship that expresses the 'equality' of two mathematical objects that may be represented in two different forms. Participants will learn and create opportunities for children to learn about the big ideas of equivalence.  Participants will plan and infuse big ideas in the classroom, including how to design mathematical activities that are rich enough to bring out the essence of these big ideas of equivalence.

• articulate where are big ideas about equivalence featured in the primary mathematics curriculum.


• share the ‘when and how’ of teaching towards big ideas about equivalence in primary mathematics classroom.

• What are big ideas about equivalence and why are they important?


• Where are big ideas about equivalence featured in the Primary Mathematics Curriculum?


• How do we teach towards the big ideas about equivalence in the primary Mathematics classroom?