Day 2
Teaching and Learning
through
Mathematical Concepts
Books and articles authored by
Dr Jennier Chang Wathall
Move beyond rote procedures and mechanical computation to develop deep, enduring mathematical understanding. This day will explore how concept-based approaches can help learners become confident mathematical thinkers who are able to reason, make connections, solve problems and persevere.
Through an interactive workshop, Jennifer will demonstrate how conceptual lenses can transform mathematical unit design and deepen understanding of key mathematical ideas. Participants will explore how to balance essential content knowledge with conceptual understanding, creating units of inquiry that promote reasoning, critical thinking and meaningful learning.
Discover how conceptual lenses can help learners connect ideas across mathematical topics, other subject areas and authentic real-world contexts. You will leave with a clear framework, practical strategies and renewed inspiration for developing genuine mathematical thinkers equipped to navigate an increasingly complex and quantitative world.
Read more about Dr Jennifer Chang Wathall
A Professional Development Leader
As a qualified International Baccalaureate (IB) workshop leader, Dr Jennifer Chang-Wathall has facilitated numerous workshops across the Asia-Pacific region in Mathematics (Standard and Higher Level), Concepts and Inquiry in the Diploma Programme, and Approaches to Teaching and Learning. She has also served as a field representative for IB Asia Pacific, contributing to its quality assurance framework, and has been invited to present at both the IB Asia Pacific and IB Americas annual conferences.
Jennifer is a certified trainer in the DISC™ behaviour assessment tool, a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator, and a certified independent consultant in Concept-Based Curriculum Design with Dr H. Lynn Erickson. As an independent educational consultant, she works with educators across disciplines and with schools transitioning towards concept-based curriculum and instruction, as well as embedding AI-Powered Pedagogy. Her expertise as a certified Performance Coach further supports her work in facilitating educational change and transition.
An experienced mathematics educator and IB consultant, Jennifer has played a significant role in shaping mathematics education internationally. She consulted for the IB on the development of the concept-based mathematics curriculum model for the Diploma Programme mathematics courses first taught in 2019. She also collaborated with IB educators from around the world to co-author four student reference books with Oxford University Press.
More recently, Jennifer was commissioned by the International Baccalaureate to develop three AI in Education modules for the IB Exchange, reflecting her ongoing commitment to exploring innovative, future-focused approaches to teaching and learning.
