Professional development
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Mathematics education in Australia: New decade, new opportunities?
What do we need to do to change the direction of mathematics education in this new…
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Engaging children with mathematics: Are you an engaged teacher?
We all want our students to be engaged in learning mathematics, but how engaged are we…
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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…
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Using mathematical inquiry to make mathematics meaningful
At the moment I’m involved in a project with the Sydney Metro (Transport for NSW), currently…
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Teachers and Mathematics: Making the most of professional development
Over the past week I have been involved in a number of professional development events for…
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Tips for beginning primary teachers: What’s in your maths toolbox?
If you’re an early career teacher, chances are you spend lots of your spare time looking…
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Tips for Teachers: Critical ingredients for a successful mathematics lesson
What are the ingredients for an effective mathematics lesson? Teachers are continually faced with a range…
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Beach Towels and Pencil Cases: Interesting, Inquiry-based Mathematical Investigations
Looking for some interesting, fun mathematical investigations to begin the school year? Trying to integrate across…
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Tips for Teachers: Setting up Your Students for Mathematical Success
Advice for teachers to make mathematics more engaging from the very first day of the school…
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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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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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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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Australia’s Declining Maths Results: Who’s Responsible?
Once again, mathematics education is in the spotlight. The most recent TIMMS and PISA results highlight…
Engaging Maths 