Dr Aylie Davidson

Dr Aylie Davidson

Lecturer in primary mathematics education at Deakin University

Dr Aylie Davidson is an experienced mathematics educator having worked in teaching and leadership roles in metropolitan and regional school settings, initial teacher education, and project leadership for the Department of Education Victoria. Aylie’s research examines ways to help teachers work together to plan learning sequences and experiences in numeracy and mathematics that involve a range of pedagogies. 

Her other research interests include: mathematical reasoning; middle school leadership; and student engagement. More recently, she has worked with primary and secondary middle school leaders to build their capacity and confidence to lead numeracy and mathematics. Aylie is regularly engaged by teacher associations and school networks, being recognised as an educator and researcher who is able to translate research into practice in meaningful ways — inspiring innovation and positively impacting student learning and engagement. 

Aylie currently works as a lecturer in primary mathematics education at Deakin University and is the Editor of the Mathematical Association of Victoria’s journal Prime Number.

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Productive and effective use of collaborative planning time in mathematics
Productive and effective use of collaborative planning time in mathematics
June 29,2023

‘In my work supporting mathematics teachers’ planning, I am often told “I just wish we had more time!” That is, more time to understand the concepts, reflect on assessment data, source high-quality tasks, and discuss strategies for supporting diverse learners.’ Dr Aylie Davidson shares 5 tips that her research has shown can help ensure teaching teams stay maths-focused when planning.
mathematics, collaboration, curriculum planning, short articles