MAV Conference Roundup

<p>Leanne McMahon enlists the journalistic/Maths educator talents of Vicky Kennard and Cassandra Lowry to review some highlights of the 2020 Mathematics Association of Victoria Virtual Conference held on the 3rd and 4th of December. If you didn't manage to attend, our reviewers give some great insights into their learnings and provide links to resources that the speakers provided.</p> <p>Related Links:</p> <ul><li>MAVCON 2020 Virtual Platform: <a href='https://mav.delegateconnect.co/'>https://mav.delegateconnect.co/</a></li> <li>Dr Paul Swan’s MAVCON resources: <a href='https://drpaulswan.com.au/mavcon/'>https://drpaulswan.com.au/mavcon/</a></li> <li>Dr Paul Swan’s website: <a href='https://drpaulswan.com.au/'>https://drpaulswan.com.au/</a></li> <li>AMSI Calculate Subitising Cards: <a href='https://calculate.org.au/2020/07/21/subitising-cards/'>https://calculate.org.au/2020/07/21/subitising-cards/</a></li> <li>James Tanton’s website G’Day Math!: Pencil Pushing Task <a href='https://gdaymath.com/lessons/gmp/1-7-pencil-pushing-inspires-truth-nonetheless/'>https://gdaymath.com/lessons/gmp/1-7-pencil-pushing-inspires-truth-nonetheless/</a></li> <li>James Tanton and Numberphile presenter James Grime demonstrating the International Mathematics Salute: <a href='https://youtu.be/gSMeawFz0Sw'>https://youtu.be/gSMeawFz0Sw</a></li> <li>James Tanton's site: <a href='http://www.jamestanton.com/'>http://www.jamestanton.com/</a> </li> <li>Maths Teacher Circles Virtual Sessions 2021: <a href='https://mathsteachercircles.org.au/maths-teacher-circles-virtual-sessions-2021/'>https://mathsteachercircles.org.au/maths-teacher-circles-virtual-sessions-2021/</a></li> <li>Number Strings website: <a href='https://numberstrings.com/what-is-a-number-string/'>https://numberstrings.com/what-is-a-number-string/</a></li> <li>Craig Barton (Mr Barton’s Maths Podcast with Anne Watson and John Mason): <a href='http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/anne-watson-and-john-mason-variation-questioning-visualising-and-developing-mathematical-thinke