Effective Teaching Practices in Maths
Effective instructional practices in Maths can reliably increase student learning outcomes wherever they are applied. The following resources are grounded in evidence of what works in maths classrooms around Australia and the world.
Principles for Learning and Teaching in Mathematics
Beliefs fundamental to the learning and teaching of mathematics support teachers to prepare all students to fully participate.
Questioning to Stimulate Thinking
The use of effective questioning in Mathematics can be a powerful tool to elicit deeper thinking and understanding.
Mathematical Mindsets
Youcube’s Mathematical Mindset Guide to help teachers create or strengthen a growth mindset.
Dispelling Myths About Maths
A special edition of Education Sciences with guest editor Professor Jo Boaler.
The EMC3 Project
The EMC³ project is an Australian Research Council funded project exploring the impact of sequences of connected, cumulative and challenging tasks on a trajectory of consolidated learning.
Mathematics Block
A guide for teachers to develop an effective and productive learning block in Mathematics.
This video gives an example of peer feedback in a mathematics lesson.
Five practices for orchestrating productive Mathematics discussions.
Peter Sullivan illustrates the teacher’s role in providing challenge and thrill in learning Mathematics.
Problem Solving
Problem solving develops mathematical power. It gives students the tools to apply their knowledge to solve hypothetical and real world problems.
Problem Solving is a mathematical process in the Victorian Curriculum proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. It is fundamental to learning mathematics.
Eddie Woo helps explain why problem solving is important in the learning of mathematics.
Professor Peter Sullivan speaks here about what mathematics learning is for.
Professor Peter Sullivan explains open ended tasks.
Professor Peter Sullivan’s top three tips for effective Maths instruction.
Four Strategies to Help Students Start Problems and Stick With Them.
Making Math Moments that Matter webinar podcast on helping students to persist with problem solving.