Mathematics (2004) support materials
This package contains a variety of materials that can be used to promote thinking, reasoning and working mathematically, including:
- planning materials
- sample investigations
- elaborations of learning outcomes
- information papers
- a poster: How to think, reason and work mathematically.
Most of the support materials are available to download below. The complete package can be purchased from us in print format.
Understanding the syllabus
- About the elaborations of the core learning outcomes (PDF, 44 kB)
- About the elaborations for Foundation Level (PDF, 29 kB)
Elaboration of outcomes by topic
- Number concepts (DOC, 157 kB)
- Addition and subtraction (DOC, 115 kB)
- Multiplication and division (DOC, 122 kB)
- Patterns and functions (DOC, 115 kB)
- Equivalence and equations (DOC, 106 kB)
- Length, mass, area and volume (DOC, 119 kB)
- Time (DOC, 115 kB)
- Chance (DOC, 106 kB)
- Data (DOC, 117 kB)
- Shape and line (DOC, 120 kB)
- Location, direction and movement (DOC, 114 kB)
Thinking, reasoning and working mathematically
- About thinking, reasoning and working mathematically (PDF, 34 kB)
- Prompting students to think, reason and work mathematically (PDF, 229 kB)
- Thinking, reasoning and working mathematically in the classroom (PDF, 37 kB)
Information for teachers
- About number (PDF, 76 kB)
- About patterns and algebra (PDF, 82 kB)
- About measurement (PDF, 46 kB)
- About chance (PDF, 80 kB)
- About data (PDF, 149 kB)
- About space (PDF, 59 kB)
Planning
- Overview of investigations (PDF, 35 kB)
- Annotated investigation: Finding the gingerbread man (PDF, 413 kB)
- Have I developed a quality investigation? (PDF, 37 kB)
- Planning a school mathematics program (DOC, 172 kB)
- Blank investigation template with comments (DOC, 55 kB)
- Blank investigation template (DOC, 35 kB)
Sample investigations
- Making a dream mat (DOC, 231 kB)
- A visit to the museum (DOC, 245 kB)
- Patterns and pavers (DOC, 90 kB)
- The top places to live (DOC, 229 kB)
- Town planning (DOC, 212 kB)
- Finding the seven treasures (DOC, 242 kB)
Ideas for investigations
Assessment and reporting
Links P to 12
- Links to draft Early Years Curriculum Guidelines (PDF, 74 kB)
- The Years 3, 5 and 7 testing program in aspects of numeracy (PDF, 271 kB)
- Links to Mathematics B and C senior syllabuses (PDF, 63 kB)
Professional development
- Understanding the syllabus (PPT, 286 kB)
- Thinking, reasoning and working mathematically (PPT, 262 kB)
- Planning (PPT, 484 kB)
- Investigations (PPT, 421 kB)
- 2005 Keynote by Merrilyn Goos: Thinking, reasoning and working mathematically (PPT, 684 kB)
Additional information
- Planning for connections across key learning areas (PDF, 23 kB)
- Summary of key messages of eight key learning areas (PDF, 44 kB)
- Strands and strand organisers in key learning area syllabuses (PDF, 103 kB)
- Annotated bibliography and further resources (PDF, 68 kB)
Last reviewed: 11 December 2007
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