maths

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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,…

6 years ago

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?

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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