Mathematics

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Teacher Staffroom Episode 67: Real-world maths
Teacher Staffroom Episode 67: Real-world maths

In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we share some of the highlights from the past month on Teacher, including an article on the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge and a contribution from Rachael Lehr on how to start the term off strongly.

TIMSS 2023 – Infographic: Instructional clarity in maths and science
TIMSS 2023 – Infographic: Instructional clarity in maths and science

Latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data show the degree to which teachers are clear in the way they deliver the mathematics and science curriculum is likely to influence student learning. This includes ensuring students understand the learning goals for each lesson, being able to explain key concepts, and giving students helpful feedback. Find out more in this infographic.

TIMSS 2023: New insights for teachers and school leaders
TIMSS 2023: New insights for teachers and school leaders

Australia’s year 4s achieved the country’s best-ever result in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Alongside the year 4 and 8 assessments, students, teachers and principals at participating schools completed a questionnaire – those findings have been released today.

Infographic: PISA insights – students’ mathematics anxiety
Infographic: PISA insights – students’ mathematics anxiety

Each cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a student questionnaire. One topic – mathematics anxiety – is characterised by feelings of tension, fear or apprehension when a person is faced with mathematics-related tasks. Today’s infographic provides useful prompts for teachers when considering their own students.

Real-world maths – students tackle a global sports league challenge
Real-world maths – students tackle a global sports league challenge

Students develop their capabilities when they transfer and apply their skills and knowledge to different contexts, including real-world scenarios. In this article we speak to the teacher advisors of the Australian winners of the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM2C) about the benefits for students, and their own practice.

Researching education: Five further readings on mathematics education
Researching education: Five further readings on mathematics education

In this edition of Researching education: Five further readings, we’re sharing resources on mathematics education in primary and secondary, including on teaching finance, mathematics anxiety and more. 

Photo story: Using animal trails to teach science and maths
Photo story: Using animal trails to teach science and maths

New research from academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast shows that maths and science educators can use visual cues in nature like animal trails and patterns to explore both simple and complex mathematical concepts with students. 

Q&A: Tapping into external expertise to improve teaching and learning in mathematics
Q&A: Tapping into external expertise to improve teaching and learning in mathematics

‘Our recent and ongoing partnership … has been a really fulfilling journey.’ In this Q&A, Renee Ladner from the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) discusses educators engaging with associations for professional development, and 2 examples of how she’s partnered with schools on maths PD. 

School Improvement Episode 58: Award-winning science teachers on real-world learning, professional development and lesson ideas
School Improvement Episode 58: Award-winning science teachers on real-world learning, professional development and lesson ideas

Last term, the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching were announced. In this episode, Alice Leung and Daniel Edwards join us to share some of their favourite learning activities to run in the classroom, discuss why STEM is for everyone, and share how they use social media to connect with experts.

The power of professional judgement
The power of professional judgement

In his first Teacher column Professor Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of the South Australian Department for Education, discusses a worrying trend in education and PISA 2022 evidence that ‘our greatest strength in education is the professional judgement of our teachers’.