Mathematics
Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built.
Mathematics has its own value and beauty and the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics aims to instil in students an appreciation of the elegance and power of mathematical reasoning. Mathematical ideas have evolved across all cultures over thousands of years, and are constantly developing. Digital technologies are facilitating this expansion of ideas and providing access to new tools for continuing mathematical exploration and invention. The curriculum focuses on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These proficiencies enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics ensures that the links between the various components of mathematics, as well as the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines, are made clear. Mathematics is composed of multiple but interrelated and interdependent concepts and systems which students apply beyond the mathematics classroom. In science, for example, understanding sources of error and their impact on the confidence of conclusions is vital, as is the use of mathematical models in other disciplines. In geography, interpretation of data underpins the study of human populations and their physical environments; in history, students need to be able to imagine timelines and time frames to reconcile related events; and in English, deriving quantitative and spatial information is an important aspect of making meaning of texts.
The curriculum anticipates that schools will ensure all students benefit from access to the power of mathematical reasoning and learn to apply their mathematical understanding creatively and efficiently. The Mathematics curriculum provides students with carefully paced, in-depth study of critical skills and concepts. It encourages teachers to help students become self-motivated, confident learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.
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Graph It! Worksheet (Single-Unit Intervals)
Draw a single-unit picture graph and bar graph to represent data with this worksheet.
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Autumn Count and Graph Worksheet
Practise counting and graphing with an Autumn-themed count and graph worksheet.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals Dominoes for Year 6
Use this year 6 maths game of dominoes to strengthen computation skills by adding and subtracting decimals through the thousandths place.
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Equivalent Fractions – Dominoes
Identify and match equivalent fractions with an exciting game of dominoes!
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Rounding Numbers to the Thousands Place Task Cards
Teach students to round numbers up through the thousands place with a set of 24 task cards.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals Worksheet
Add and subtract decimals with a number line worksheet.
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2D Shapes in the Environment Interactive Activity
Teach students to recognise and name 2D shapes in component parts of everyday items in their environment.
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Place Value Penguin - Spreadsheet Pixel Art Activity
Practise identifying numbers in word form, expanded form, and standard form with a fun spreadsheet pixel art activity.
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Comparing Fractions – Sorting Activity
Strengthen fraction comparison skills by sorting cards according to the inequality symbol that makes each statement true.
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Comparing Fractions Mini-Book
Use this mini-book to help your students learn how to compare fractions with visual models, number lines and mathematical reasoning.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers on Number Lines - Worksheet
Help your students learn to add and subtract integers on a number line with a printable adding and subtracting integers worksheet.
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Writing About Fractions- Task Cards
Review fraction concepts and practice mathematical constructed response writing with a set of writing about fractions task cards.
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Fraction Fun! Partner Math Tasks
Encourage mathematical collaboration and discussion with a group of thirteen fractions games and partner tasks.
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals — Small Group Bingo Game
Review how to add and subtract decimals with a printable small group bingo game.
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Create Your Own Map - Worksheet
Create simple maps of familiar places with this set of map templates and accompanying comprehension questions.
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Prime Factorisation Match-Up
Practise how to find the prime factorisation of a number with this match-up activity.
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Find the Whole From a Percent — Year 6 Maths Mazes
Print a set of 3 maths mazes for year 6 to practise solving percentage problems.
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Percent Models I Have Who Has? Game
Practise identifying percentages with visual percent models by playing an exciting 'I Have, Who Has?' game.
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Rockin' Rounding Interactive Activity for Year 5
Round numbers to different place values with a interactive activity designed for year five students.
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Block Beasties-Themed Editable Desk Name Plate
Help your students feel at home on the first day of a new school year with these customisable desk name plates to match your classroom theme.
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Australian Animal-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Australian Animal-themed desk name plate template.
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Calming Pastel Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create calming student name plates with these Calming Pastel inspired customisable desk name plates.
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I Have Who Has – Numbers 1–20
Practise identifying numbers 1–20 with this set of “I Have, Who Has” game cards.
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Counting On Teaching Presentation
Introduce the early addition concept of ‘counting on’ to your students with this teaching presentation.
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Missing Angle Small Group Bingo
Practise how to find the measurement of a missing angle with this small group bingo game.
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Positional Words Interactive Activity
Practice using position words (prepositions) with this Google Slides interactive activity.
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Adding 2-Digit Numbers Task Cards
Practice adding 2-digit numbers with this set of 18 number sentence task cards.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Slither House Sketch – Project
An inquiry project that encourages students to research animals and their habitats and design a reptile house in a theme park.
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Geometry Toss - Active Learning Game
Explore the differences between 2D shapes and 3D objects with an active game!
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Numbers 1-12 Frog Catching Flies Activity
A hands-on activity where children consolidate their knowledge of numbers 1-12.
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Spot the Dots Subitising Activity
Build number sense skills with these sets of cards.
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Positional Language Spinner
Have fun using this spinner to reinforce understanding of positional language!