David Chinofunga

David Chinofunga

Head of Mathematics and Coordinator of Performance and Data Analysis, Blackheath and Thornburgh College, and researcher at James Cook University

David Chinofunga is the Head of Mathematics and Coordinator of Performance and Data Analysis at Blackheath and Thornburgh College in Charters Towers. He is also a researcher with James Cook University and works part-time for Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA). His area of interest is teaching and learning of calculus-based mathematics options at senior secondary. David is a holder of a PhD in Mathematics education from James Cook University and is a recipient of the Queensland College of Teachers’ research grant. He has published articles in international peer review journals.

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Research news: Supporting student engagement and learning in mathematics
Research news: Supporting student engagement and learning in mathematics

How can we support the teaching and learning of mathematics in ways that can enhance student engagement, participation and thus learning? In this reader submission, David Chinofunga shares findings from a 3-year study he’s been leading at James Cook University focused on supporting the teaching and learning of maths in Queensland secondary schools.