Subash, a dedicated Learning Designer at Ormiston Junior College, is driven by a mission to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators. Motivated by his students' enthusiasm, he consistently challenges his teaching methodologies, positioning himself at the forefront of future-focused education.

In his pursuit of excellence, Subash tailors meaningful tasks to diverse learning styles, aiming to heighten student engagement and equip them for future challenges. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, he has received prestigious awards, including the National Excellence in Teaching Awards (2018), the Margaret and John Kalman Charitable Trust Mathematics Teaching Prize (2017), and the Jim Campbell Award for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics (2017). Notably, Subash is a two-time recipient of the Ernest Duncan Award in 2017 and 2020.

Beyond the classroom, Subash extends his impact through his YouTube channel, infinityplusone. Here, he passionately shares his love for education and supports thousands of NCEA students in navigating their NCEA Maths exams. 

As we journey into the new realm of mathematics, I'm excited to share the invaluable lessons learnt from students in both physical and virtual classrooms, insights gained as a colleague and Head of Department, and, most importantly as a lifelong learner.

Join me in uncovering the narrative of my shift from the traditional 'sage on the stage' to an advocate for collaborative learning, standing side by side with my students. Discover the driving force and passion that fuel my work as infinityplusone.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, we'll explore strategies to transform challenges into opportunities presented by the new curriculum. Let's collectively address the dynamic nature of education and embrace the possibilities it holds. 

Mike Thomas is an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education in the Mathematics Department at Auckland University. He taught secondary mathematics for 21 years before a research career resulting in over 220 refereed research publications, encompassing the nature of advanced mathematical thinking, the role of representations in versatile learning of mathematics and the use of digital technology in learning mathematics at both school and university. He was the 2015 Bevan Werry speaker and has presented numerous research seminars around the world. He has given two invited lectures at ICME (2004 and 2016), led the survey team for ICME12 on mathematical difficulties in the transition from school to university and was a member of ICME14 survey team on research on university mathematics education.

Mike's talk will be in relation to his work in co-authoring the recently published book of the same title. He will be sharing some of those ideas, insights and activities, with the aim of stimulating thinking about calculus concepts and approaches to teaching them.