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Larissa I've never heard anybody using Nintendo for literacy but it sounds like a wicked idea, how are you planning to use it in your classroom? I'm also a big fan of ICT's in the classroom. - Catherine

Does anybody have any information about using Nintendos for literacy in the classroom?

Thanks John, and also to you Helen. Re Maths pedagogy making a difference... the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) has completed a University supervised trial of their standards for "Highly Accomplished" Maths teachers, with positive results. You can contact AAMT vie their website, or download a copy of the report & findings from Teaching Australia at www.teachingaustralia.edu.au. Cheers, Ian.

Helen, this is not what you asked about, but I am know that a lot of research shows that relevance in learning is important, and activity, so http://www.explorelearning.com/ is a wonderful space to find simulations that can help achieve both of these. More Science than Maths, but some good demo examples available.

Can someone point me in the direction of research into effective models for changing teacher practices in the teaching of mathematics in schools?

So? What's this community about? For or against pedagogy? For what? At the moment there is this whiteboard and a place to post links. Both are rolling spaces, that are gradually replaced by new entries. So what are you for?