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Improving primary mathematics: The challenge of curriculum

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on July 16, 2018

Arguably one of the biggest challenges for most primary teachers is the struggle to address…

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  • Assessment

Beach Towels and Pencil Cases: Interesting, Inquiry-based Mathematical Investigations

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on January 25, 2018

Looking for some interesting, fun mathematical investigations to begin the school year? Trying to integrate across the mathematics curriculum? This blog post explores a range of open-ended investigation based on items most people are familiar with – pencil cases and beach towels!

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  • Education

Tips for Teachers: Setting up Your Students for Mathematical Success

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on January 22, 2018April 25, 2019

Advice for teachers to make mathematics more engaging from the very first day of the school year.

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  • Education

Beyond Monday’s Maths Class: Making the Most of Teacher PD

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on July 24, 2017

Last weekend I travelled interstate to attend a professional development day for teachers of mathematics.…

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  • Assessment

Promoting Student Reflection to Improve Mathematics Learning

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on July 16, 2017

Do you use reflection in your mathematics lessons? Find out why critical reflection is so important, and how you can incorporate it into your mathematics classroom.

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  • Children's Literature

When a Maths Curse is a Good Curse!

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Mathematical problem solving, investigations and high student engagement…from a picture book!

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  • Assessment

Australia’s Declining Maths Results: Who’s Responsible?

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on December 7, 2016

Once again, mathematics education is in the spotlight. The most recent TIMMS  and PISA results…

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  • Education

Maths and Money: Engaging students in real world mathematics

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on March 13, 2016

Many children are consumers of financial services from a young age. According to Thomson (2014)…

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  • Education

Programming & planning dilemmas in primary mathematics

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on July 19, 2015April 18, 2016

Often when I work with teachers I am asked for advice regarding the design of…

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  • Education

Professional Learning and Primary Mathematics: Engaging teachers to engage students

  • by cattard2017
  • Posted on February 23, 2015

The issue of student engagement with mathematics is a constant topic of discussion and concern…

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