mathematics
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Using Contexts to Make Mathematics Meaningful
One of the most common questions children ask in relation to mathematics is ‘When will I…
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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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Primary Mathematics: Engaged Teachers = Engaged Students
“The first job of a teacher is to make the student fall in love with the…
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Preparing for Term 2: Programming & planning in primary mathematics
This post was originally published last year, and I thought it timely to republish considering many…
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Problem solving and mathematics: Promoting cognitive dissonance
A couple of weeks ago I came across the term ‘cognitive dissonance’ in relation to teaching…
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Maths and Money: Engaging students in real world mathematics
Many children are consumers of financial services from a young age. According to Thomson (2014) it’s…
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Using Children’s Literature for Mathematical Investigations
How often do you progress from problem solving to investigation-based work in your mathematics classroom? Have…
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More tips for the new teaching year: Ability grouping and mathematics
How do you group your students in maths classes? How does the way you group your…
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Engaging students with mathematics: Back to school tips
In Australia teachers are preparing to return to a new school year, and many would already…
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So what have you learned this year?
For many educators in Australia today is the last working day of the year and a…
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Christmas Maths Part 3: More open-ended tasks for Grades 3 – 6
In this final Christmas themed post, I am including a range of open-ended investigations that are…
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Christmas Maths Part 2: 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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Christmas and Mathematics: Maximising student engagement until the last day of the year!
As the end of the school year approaches, report writing is in full swing and Christmas…
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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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How noisy is your classroom? The importance of social interaction in the mathematics classroom
Along with curriculum, characteristics of classroom environments can influence student engagement with mathematics. Research has found…
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Ability grouping and mathematics: Who benefits?
During the primary years students either experience mathematics lessons within mixed ability classrooms or are ability…
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Programming & planning dilemmas in primary mathematics
Often when I work with teachers I am asked for advice regarding the design of a…
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‘When will I ever use this?’ How to build bridges and make maths meaningful
One of the most common questions children ask in relation to mathematics is ‘When will I…
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Technology and Mathematics: Have you fallen into the App Trap?
Over the course of the last few weeks I have presented several keynote presentations and workshops…
Engaging Maths 