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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Equation Tails Active Learning
A whole class active game that encourages learning through a physical setting.
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Dodging Equations Active Learning
A whole class active game that encourages learning through a physical setting.
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Multiplication Tables - Students Charts
A chart to record the progress of your students' multiplication level.
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Division Facts Poster - Dividing by 2
A poster showing division facts for two.
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Numeracy Songs - Speckled Frogs Game
A game to use in conjunction with numeracy songs.
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Counting to Twenty Poster - Colour - No Capitals
A poster showing numbers and words from one to twenty.
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Fractions and Decimals Maths Activity Ideas for Parents
An information sheet for parents or carers to use when assisting children with fractions and decimals at home.
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Price Tags
Price tags for classroom display.
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Converting Units of Measurement Poster (Imperial)
Use these posters to assist your students in learning the different units of measurement in the imperial system.
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The Seasons Around the World Posters and Worksheet
Teach about the Earth's rotation around the sun and the corresponding seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres with this 2-page worksheet.
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Australian Coins Small Change Poster
A poster showing different amounts and the coins that can be used to make them.
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1-9 Number and Value Match-Up Worksheet
Match-up 1-9 numbers and words with this simple and easy to use worksheet.
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Desk Plate Alphabet and Number Line with Pictures - 0-30
Desk Plates with the alphabet, pictures and 0-30 number line.
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Multiplication Gears Worksheet - Multiplication Facts of 10
A worksheet to use when learning the multiplication facts of ten.
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Features of a Graph BW
A poster showing the main features of a graph.
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2-Digit Place Value Card Game - Flip It!
A fun game for students to play in small groups to consolidate their understanding of place value to hundreds.
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Multiplication Facts Poster - Multiples of 3
A poster showing the multiples of three.
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Multiplication and Division Facts Flashcards - Multiples of 12
A set of multiplication and division facts flashcards for multiples of 12.
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Multiplication and Division Facts Flashcards - Multiples of 8
A set of multiplication and division facts flashcards for multiples of 8.
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Multiplication and Division Facts Flashcards - Multiples of 5
A set of multiplication and division facts flashcards for multiples of 5.
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Multiplication and Division Facts Flashcards - Multiples of 2
A set of multiplication and division facts flashcards for multiples of 2.
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Multiplying with Decimals Bingo Game
Get your students multiplying decimals by whole numbers with this engaging Bingo game.
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Polygon Puzzles - Division
A matching game that helps students to develop their division skills.
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Skip Counting by 3s Dominoes
A set of dominoes to use in the classroom when skip counting by 3s.
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Value Your Place Active Learning
A whole class active game that encourages learning through a physical setting.
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Double Plus One - Worksheet
A worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of near doubles.
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Double Plus One - Dice Roll Worksheet
A worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of near doubles.
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Two-Digit Place Value Bingo Game (Digits, MAB and Pop Sticks)
32 different bingo cards using place value to 99.
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Place Value Monster
A fun place value activity to help students consolidate their understanding of tens and ones.
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Individual 2D Shapes Blue Print Posters
2D Shapes and their names, diagrams and properties on individual posters.
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Number Matching Puzzle - Addition
A hands-on game to play when learning about adding numbers.
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Wendy's Place Value Wall Worksheet
A worksheet to use to consolidate student understanding of place value to the tens of thousands.