Mathematics
Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built.
Mathematics has its own value and beauty and the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics aims to instil in students an appreciation of the elegance and power of mathematical reasoning. Mathematical ideas have evolved across all cultures over thousands of years, and are constantly developing. Digital technologies are facilitating this expansion of ideas and providing access to new tools for continuing mathematical exploration and invention. The curriculum focuses on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These proficiencies enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics ensures that the links between the various components of mathematics, as well as the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines, are made clear. Mathematics is composed of multiple but interrelated and interdependent concepts and systems which students apply beyond the mathematics classroom. In science, for example, understanding sources of error and their impact on the confidence of conclusions is vital, as is the use of mathematical models in other disciplines. In geography, interpretation of data underpins the study of human populations and their physical environments; in history, students need to be able to imagine timelines and time frames to reconcile related events; and in English, deriving quantitative and spatial information is an important aspect of making meaning of texts.
The curriculum anticipates that schools will ensure all students benefit from access to the power of mathematical reasoning and learn to apply their mathematical understanding creatively and efficiently. The Mathematics curriculum provides students with carefully paced, in-depth study of critical skills and concepts. It encourages teachers to help students become self-motivated, confident learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.
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Fractions Pizza Game - Lower Grades
A small group or whole class activity to consolidate the concept of fractions (whole, half, quarters and eighths).
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Number and Place Value Worksheets - Year 5
12 number and place value worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Fraction and Decimal Dominoes – Tenths and Hundredths
Reinforce students' understanding of converting fractions to decimals with this set of dominoes.
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Polygon Puzzles - Multiplication Worksheets with Answers
Line the sum up with the corresponding answer.
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Clock Template
A clock that can be used for games or direct teaching.
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Doubles Leap Frog - Doubling Numbers Game
A fun game for students to play when doubling two digit numbers.
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Exploring 4-Digit Place Value PowerPoint
A 31 slide PowerPoint template to use when exploring place value to thousands.
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Number Recognition Craft Activity Pack
Reinforce number recognition with this engaging craft activity pack for numbers 1 - 10.
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My Life in Numbers Worksheet
Use this numbers worksheet as a means of student introductions early in a new school year.
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Using a Ruler Board Game - Centimetres & Millimetres
Build measurement skills with this board game, which focuses on measuring using a centimetre/millimetre ruler.
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Place Value Bingo Game Numbers Up to 1 000 000
Practise place value knowledge in numbers up to 1 000 000 with this set of bingo cards.
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Counting Crowns Numbers 1-10
Create number crowns when learning to count to ten with this set of crown templates.
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Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions Bingo
Download this fractions bingo game to get your students adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
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I Can Count to 5 Mini Book
Count small objects up to 5 with this printable counting mini book.
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Months of the Year - Digital Maths Activity
Drag and drop to learn the months of the year and how to identify dates on a calendar with an engaging drag-and-drop interactive activity.
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Telling the Time - Clocks to 5 Minutes Task Cards
Practise reading clocks to determine the time to the nearest 5 minutes with a set of telling time task cards.
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Time to 5 Minutes- Colour By Code Worksheet
Tell time to the nearest five minutes and have fun with a Telling Time Colour By Code Worksheet.
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Elapsed Time Riddle Worksheets
Calculate elapsed time to solve the riddles in this printable pack of elapsed time practice worksheets.
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Estimate the Time - Maths Worksheets for Year 1
Help your students understand and estimate time in seconds and minutes with a trio of Time Estimation maths sheets for year 1.
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Day and Night Sorting Activity
Help your prep students understand and apply the concepts of day and night with this fun sorting activity.
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Converting Fractions and Decimals Match-Up Activity
Have students practise how to convert a fraction to a decimal with this match-up activity perfect for maths rotations.
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Decimal Place Value Game – Find A Decimal Who...
Explore decimal place value with your students using an interactive whole-class game.
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Calculating Elapsed Time - Practice Sheets
Calculate elapsed time with a variety of scaffolded elapsed time worksheets.
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Comparing Decimals Interactive Activity
Get your students comparing decimals with this self-checking interactive activity.
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Year 3 Telling Time Game
Practise representing time to the minute on analog clocks, digital clocks, and word form with this Year 4 telling time board game.
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4-Digit Numbers Worksheet
Practise reading and writing 4-digit numbers with this printable PDF worksheet.
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3-Digit Numbers Interactive Activity
Practise knowledge of 3-digit numbers with this interactive activity exploring standard form, expanded form, word form and base ten form.
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Perimeter Matching Game
Have students explore the perimeter of composite figures with this matching game perfect for collaborative learning.
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Baking Dot Plot Analysis Teaching Slides
Explore the sweet side of graphs and data with this bakery-themed dot plot resource, supporting your students' abilities to interpret dot plots!
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Hundreds Place Value Number Expander Template
Explore expanding 3 digit numbers with your students using this number expander template.
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3-Digit Number Expander Template (Peacock)
A foldable peacock-themed number expander for students to record 3-digit place value.
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Grade One Seasons Worksheet
Set this seasons worksheet as a task for your Grade Ones to show their knowledge of the seasons' names and their order.