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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Sorcerer Supplies-Themed Editable Desk Name Plate
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Robot-Themed Editable Desk Name Plate
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Retro-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
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Rugby-Themed Editable Desk Name Plate
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Beach-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised nature-inspired Beach-themed desk name plates for your students this school year.
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Abstract Pattern-Themed Desk Name Plates
Customise and edit these fun Abstract Pattern desk name plates for students in your class.
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Hollywood-Themed Editable Desk Name Plate
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Greece-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
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Giraffe-Themed Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Giraffe-themed desk name plate template.
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Frog-themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised desk name plates using this editable Frog-themed desk name plate template.
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Pink Emoji-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Chocolate Buttons-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Circus-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Dinosaurs-themed Editable Desk Name Plates
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Elephant-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Butterfly-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Camp-Themed Desk Name Plates
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Blush Blooms-Themed Editable Desk Name Plates
Create individualised nature-inspired Blush Blooms-themed desk name plates for your students this school year.
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Percent of a Number Match-Up Activity
Practise how to find the percent of a number with this match-up activity.
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Four in a Row – Numbers 6–10
Match picture cards with numerals to practise counting to 10.
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Four in a Row – Numbers 1–5
Match picture cards with numerals to practice counting to 5.
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Comparing 3-Digit Numbers – Self-Checking Interactive Activity
Practise comparing 3-digit numbers with this self-checking interactive activity.
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Number Match Treasure Hunt
Have students gather the treasure and make matches of numerals, quantities and number names with this match-up activity.
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Subitising Aquarium – Sorting Activity
Practise recognising the quantity of a small group of objects with this subitising sorting activity.
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100 Chart Mystery Picture Puzzle
Practise identifying numbers within 100 with this set of 44 number cards and hundreds board.
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Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Task Cards
Practice 2-digit subtraction with this set of 18 task cards.
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Chook, Chook, Chook, Chook - Number Rhyme and Worksheet
A 1 - 10 number rhyme and accompanying worksheet.
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All About Octagons Mini Booklet
A mini booklet to assist younger students in recognising and drawing octagons.
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All About Semicircles Mini Booklet
A mini booklet to assist younger students in recognising and drawing semicircles.
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Sound Groups Worksheet
An engaging activity to consolidate understanding of groups and items within groups.
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"Five Currant Buns" - Counting Rhyme Poster
A counting rhyme to use when learning to count to five.
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Multiplication Fold-out Box
A template to use to consolidate early multiplication skills.