mathematics
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Teaching kids about maths using money can set them up for financial security
Shutterstock Catherine Attard, Western Sydney University As the world of finance becomes more complex, most of…
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Mathematics and the transition from primary to secondary schooling
As the end of the year looms, many students are preparing to transition from primary to…
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Technology in the classroom can improve primary mathematics
There’s much more to mathematics than computation, and that’s where more contemporary technologies can improve primary…
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Beyond Monday’s Maths Class: Making the Most of Teacher PD
Last weekend I travelled interstate to attend a professional development day for teachers of mathematics. It…
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Promoting Student Reflection to Improve Mathematics Learning
Do you use reflection in your mathematics lessons? Find out why critical reflection is so important,…
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Promoting Creative and Critical thinking in Mathematics and Numeracy
What is critical and creative thinking, and why is it so important in mathematics and numeracy…
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Are you an engaged teacher?
What gets you excited about teaching mathematics? We talk about student engagement all the time, but…
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Assessment and Mathematics: Where are we going wrong?
Thousands of children in Australian schools have recently sat the national literacy and numeracy test (NAPLAN), and…
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When a Maths Curse is a Good Curse!
Mathematical problem solving, investigations and high student engagement…from a picture book!
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Fifty Shades of Grading: Assessment & Primary Mathematics
What’s wrong with the way we assess children in mathematics? What can we do better? This…
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A recipe for success: Critical ingredients for a successful mathematics lesson
What are the ingredients for a great mathematics lessons? Read about the important elements for lesson…
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Setting up Your Students for Mathematical Success : Tips for Teachers
Get the most out of the new school year – set your students up for success…
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Setting Your Child up for Success with Maths: Tips for Parents
Worried about your child’s progress with maths? Here’s a list of useful tips to help you…
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Australia’s Declining Maths Results: Who’s Responsible?
Once again, mathematics education is in the spotlight. The most recent TIMMS and PISA results highlight…
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Christmas Maths: Open ended investigations for Grades 4-6
In this Christmas themed post, I am including a range of open-ended investigations that are suitable…
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More Christmas Maths: Open-ended tasks and Investigations for the Early Years Classroom
The use of open-ended tasks and mathematical investigations provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their abilities…
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Mathematics and Christmas: Keeping Students Engaged!
It’s that time of year again! Last year I wrote a series of blog posts to…
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Primary Mathematics: Making the Most of Technology to Assess Student Learning
As the school year rapidly draws to a close, many teachers are beginning the task of…
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Improving Primary Mathematics: The Challenge of Curriculum
Arguably one of the biggest challenges for most primary teachers is the struggle to address the…
Engaging Maths 