Maths Resources

Maths Focus Resources - what we want students to know

The following books are recommended by Aylie Davidson, Professional Learning Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, ACU and may be purchased from retailers.

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Maths Focus Online Resources

FUSE Maths Companion

Department of Education Victoria resources to support mathematical planning and preparation.

Mental Computation: A Strategies Approach

A set of 6 modules providing a structured strategies approach to mental computation. A strategic approach to developing mental computation strategies.

Mathematical Association of Victoria

Providing a voice, leadership and professional support for mathematics education.

 

Maths Teaching and Learning Centre

Research for professional learning and classroom practice in mathematics at primary, secondary and tertiary levels.

youcubed

The youcubed mission is to inspire, educate and empower teachers of mathematics to transform the latest research on mathematics learning into accessible and practical forms.

reSolve: Maths by Inquiry

Resources and teaching materials to support school leaders to address key issues in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

 

Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers

AAMT aims to support and enhance the work of teachers, promote the learning of mathematics and to represent mathematics education.


Purposeful Task Selection - how am I going to get there?

The following books are recommended by Aylie Davidson, Professional Learning Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, ACU and may be purchased from retailers.

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Purposeful Task Selection - Online Resources

Recommended by Aylie Davidson, Professional Learning Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, ACU

FUSE Maths Search

This link will enable you to search for further information about specific concepts in FUSE.

Mathematics Centre

The Mathematics Centre offers a range of alternatives to text based learning.

Dr Paul Swan

A collection of resources and professional learning opportunities from mathematics teaching expert Dr Paul Swan.

 

Top Drawer Teachers

These resources give expert advice, teaching suggestions and classroom activities in fractions, geometric reasoning, mental computation, patterns, reasoning and statistics.

Making Math Moments Matter Academy

A system for making memorable Maths moments a reality, including a variety of rich tasks and professional learning.

Estimation 180

Tasks and professional learning resources for building number sense through estimation - making mathematical reasoning accessible and enjoyable.

 

Which One Doesn’t Belong

Taking a step further than the book of the same name, Which One Doesn’t Belong, includes thought provoking puzzles with more than one answer.

Open Middle

Open Middle provides problems worth solving from primary through to secondary level Mathematics.

Would You Rather Math

Provides teachers with provocations that can be used to stimulate conversation as students make and justify choices in Maths.

 

Math Before Bed

A resource for school and home, designed to transform and enhance numeracy discussions.

Maths 300

A paid subscription site bringing together the most interesting Maths lessons from classrooms across Australia and beyond.

Geocaching

An outdoor Mathematics activity that fosters practical applications of shape and space using GPS technology.


Pedagogical Focus Resources - how to teach it

The following books are recommended by Aylie Davidson, Professional Learning Mathematics Teaching and Learning Centre, ACU and may be purchased from retailers.

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Pedagogical Focus Resources - Online Resources

STEM in Schools

Department of Education Victoria’s STEM learning and activities for school professionals.

VicSTEM

VicSTEM is the Department of Education Victoria’s one-stop shop for all things science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related.

NRICH

Developed by the University of Cambridge, NRICH offers a variety of resources for Mathematics with sections for students and teachers to access.

 

This video explains the scaffolded learning from the bead string to a bead page to an empty number line. Moving from one resource to the next to explain and record the thinking used to solve a problem.

 

Children’s Books for Teaching Maths

Well illustrated, interesting and clever children’s picture story books can make teaching maths easier for teachers and provide more engaging learning for students. Children's books can also be a powerful vehicle for demonstrating that maths is all around us.

 

MAV Picture Books

Many of the books in this curated collection include reviews and lesson plans by Victorian teachers. Books are available for purchase through the MAV shop.

NZ Maths Picture Books

This site provides a collection of picture story books that can be utilised to springboard into maths learning. Some lesson plans are included.

Maths through Stories

Sharing the benefits of learning maths through stories and creative writing. Recommendations, reviews, lesson ideas, tutorials, links and research articles.

 

ORIGO Big Books

Engaging maths storybooks designed to develop and reinforce mathematical language and understanding for Pre-K to Grade 2 curriculum.

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Engaging with Mathematics Through Picture Books.

Helping teachers engage children aged from 3 to 8 through rich maths and literacy experiences.