Peter Saffin

Peter Saffin

CEO of The Mathematical Association of Victoria

Peter is the CEO of The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV). MAV promotes the importance of mathematics in society and supports maths education through various programs and services. Peter commenced his career as a teacher working in both Australia and New Zealand. He then moved into educational publishing, where he led businesses and teams producing leading print and digital resources and learning platforms for Australia and internationally. Peter is a Board member of The Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

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Get crypto-cool for school: Talking about investment risks and rewards in the classroom
Get crypto-cool for school: Talking about investment risks and rewards in the classroom
June 09,2022

With plenty of ‘get rich quick’ hype circulating around social media, and well-marketed trading apps luring people in to investing, it’s important to understand cryptocurrency. In this context, schools and teachers have an important role to play. Here, Dr Carly Sawatzki, Dr Jill Brown and Peter Saffin explore how teachers can understand students’ learning needs in this area.
financial literacy, mathematics, economics, curriculum implementation, learning activities, long reads
Fintech education – meeting students’ interests and needs
Fintech education – meeting students’ interests and needs
Feb 21,2022

Financial technology developments such as cashless transactions and in-game purchases, and risks such as scam emails and texts warrant teaching about. Carly Sawatzki, Jill Brown and Peter Saffin ask: ‘In what ways are your students financially active, and how is your school preparing them for informed financial participation?’
financial literacy, mathematics, economics, curriculum implementation, long reads
Strengthening your school’s approach to financial education
Strengthening your school’s approach to financial education
Nov 18,2021

Several states have banned financial institutions from delivering banking and branded education programs in schools, paving the way for school-led programs free from commercial interests. In today’s reader submission Carly Sawatzki, Jill Brown, and Peter Saffin outline some guiding criteria to help schools consider ways to strengthen their financial education programs.
financial literacy, mathematics, economics, curriculum implementation, education resources, long reads