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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2D Shapes Mini Book
Engage your students and inspire them to read and learn about 2-D shapes and with a printable book.
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Decimals on a Number Line Poster
Help your students visualise and identify decimals on a number line with a printable decimal anchor chart.
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Pirates on a Number Line - Number Location Interactive Activity
Practice locating numbers on a number line with a Google Slides interactive number line activity.
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Decimal Number Line Matching Game
Practise identifying decimals on a number line using a matching game for year 4 or year 5.
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Making Ten Cut and Paste Worksheet
A cut-and-paste worksheet to practise finding the missing addend when making ten.
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Chick Counting Activity - Numbers 1-20
Practise recognising, counting and subitising numbers from 1-20 with this Easter-themed counting activity.
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Simple Fractions – Task Cards
Identify unit fractions on a number line, aim to understand fraction models and discover dividing shapes into equal parts with this free set of 24 task cards.
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Hands-On Numbers 1-10 Caterpillar Activity
Match numbers 1-10 with their various visual representations to build a fun mathematical caterpillar!
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Counting On Bingo
Practise counting on strategies with this bingo game.
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Valentine's Mystery Picture - Multiplication Colour By Number Worksheet
Have fun with your Valentine’s Day Maths with this multiplication mystery picture worksheet.
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Subitise This! – Lesson Warm-up
Use this subtising presentation as a quick warm-up before your lessons.
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Counting On Cover Up Game
Practise the counting-on strategy with this fun cover-the-board game.
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Classroom Number Display — Introducing the Numbers 1–10
Create an individualised number classroom display for the numbers 1–10 with this back-to-school resource.
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Counting Objects Board Game – Numbers 1–5
Practise basic math skills with a counting objects board game.
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Rearranging Parts Worksheet
Rearrange the parts of a sum to form new number sentences with this worksheet.
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Make Ten Worksheet
Practise early addition strategies of making ten with this worksheet.
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Mini Beast-themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Mini Beast-themed desk name plate template.
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Pastel Flag Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create calming student name plates with these Pastel Flag inspired customisable desk name plates.
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Penguin-Themed Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Penguin-themed desk name plate template.
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Proud Peacock-themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Proud Peacock-themed desk name plate template.
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Calculators-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Get your students in the mood for learning at the start of a new school year with these customisable and editable Calculators-themed desk name plates.
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Orange Emoji-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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Rearranging Parts Teaching Presentation
Learn all about rearranging parts of a whole with this teaching presentation.
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Rounding Whole Numbers – Riddle Worksheets
Integrate riddles and maths with this set of rounding worksheets.
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Daily Decimals Worksheet
Model decimals in various ways and use estimation skills to complete decimal calculations.
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Estimating Decimal Sums and Differences — Year 6 Worksheet
Refine year 6 students' rounding skills with an estimating decimal sums and differences worksheet.
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The Addition Quest – Whole Class Game
Find the hidden gems and place their numbers into the correct positions on the worksheet to solve the sums.
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Rolling to 100 Board Game
Practise counting to 100 by 1's with this interactive hundreds board game for multiple players.
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1-100 Number Chart - Sequencing Activity
Count by 1’s with your primary students by arranging number tiles 1-100.
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Counting by 10's Maze
Find the fun and learn to skip count by 10s up to 100 with this engaging maze activity!
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2-Digit + 1-Digit Numbers Addition Worksheet
Practice addition involving 2- and 1-digit numbers with this drill and practice worksheet.
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Picture Graph Playoff – Maths Game
A fun picture graph game for students to consolidate gathering and representing data.