maths

Opinion
School NewsWednesday, January 29, 2020
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A math teacher’s plea: Let’s keep pi irrational
The challenge for the mathematics teaching community will be about increasingly creating and sustaining a healthy balance in our classrooms…
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News
School NewsWednesday, November 6, 2019
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Don’t just solve for x: letting kids explore real-world scenarios will keep them in maths class
Surveys of senior students indicate they believe maths is too hard, too guarded by a rigid set of rules and…
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Industry voices
NSW Department of EducationTuesday, October 22, 2019
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Back to basics: students to focus on maths, English and science
The NSW school curriculum is set for its first major shakeup in over a generation, with a renewed focus on…
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Education
NSW Department of EducationWednesday, March 27, 2019
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Teaching each other adds up for tech-savvy students
Students are already planning to develop more sophisticated tutorials from their original maths video in more subject areas, learning as they go…
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External Learning
Kat DonagheyWednesday, August 22, 2018
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Sky’s the limit for students tackling real-life challenges with drone tech
Peregian Springs State School teachers have been experimenting with different ways to integrate drones with the curriculum. Year 3 teacher,…
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News
The ConversationWednesday, August 1, 2018
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For the love of STEM – how to get girls interested in math and science.
Girls have the smarts for a successful STEM career, so why aren't young females pursuing education in these fields?
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News
Suzy BarryMonday, November 6, 2017
2,523
Space science on home ground with Mission Discovery
This educational program brings astronauts to Australia to work with students, creating an opportunity for schools with lower resources to…
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News
Kevin LarkinTuesday, August 22, 2017
3,443
What to say if your student asks, ‘what’s the point of maths?’
As a teacher, you are likely to have been asked the question: “What’s the point of maths?” This is often…
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News
The ConversationTuesday, June 27, 2017
3,415
Teaching maths: what does the evidence say actually works?
“I’m just so bad at maths!” Too often we hear that claim uttered in fear and frustration. It’s not just…
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News
Carly SawatzkiTuesday, May 30, 2017
2,864
Why is financial literacy declining in Australian 15-year-olds?
Around a fifth of 15-year-olds in Australia do not have basic financial literacy, according to a new OECD Programme for…
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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BenQ’s Smart Interactive Boards: Merging User Security, Health Focus, and Advanced Cloud Management

A global leader in display solutions, BenQ’s next generation of large-format interactive displays stands out as the first to offer full support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) while integrating world-first health-related features. This innovative combination revolutionises the user experience by providing seamless access to Google Play and other Google apps. Additionally, BenQ Board users can expect enhanced security, health-focused functionalities, and advanced cloud management capabilities. Powerful BenQ collaboration tools: All BenQ Boards come with EZWrite, a feature-rich whiteboarding software designed for engaging discussions from any location. It also has InstaShare, a wireless screen-sharing solution that gives users more flexible ways to share and present from any device. Hassle-free centralised management: BenQ offers directory service syncing with the BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Schools that manage their user lists on services such as Google Workspace, ClassLink, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP servers and other SAML-based providers can easily use these to limit access to their Android-based smart boards. Streamlined Onboarding and Management Effortless onboarding is essential for new school tech. BenQ simplifies this with two methods: scan each device’s barcode with your phone for automatic binding or bulk enroll boards via CSV file. Device and network settings can be copied through USB …
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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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