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.
- Plus Plan
Dot-to-Dot Drawing - Numbers by 3 - Cat
Join the dots and numbers to make a picture.
- Plus Plan
Division Facts Poster - Dividing by 10
A poster showing division facts for ten.
- Plus Plan
Number Rings Activity (1-20)
Subitising numbers match up activity.
- Plus Plan
Marine Animal Addition Worksheet
A marine themed addition worksheet to use when adding two single-digit numbers.
- Free Plan
Index Notation Poster
A poster explaining index notation.
- Plus Plan
Subtraction by Regrouping Poster
Break down the steps to use regrouping to find a solution to a subtraction problem with a printable subtraction anchor chart.
- Free Plan
Drawing 2D Shapes Worksheet
A worksheet with questions regarding 2D shapes.
- Plus Plan
Number and Word Posters 0-99
Posters showing numbers and words from 0-99.
- Plus Plan
Maths Activity Ideas for Parents - Addition and Subtraction
An information sheet for parents or carers to use when assisting children with addition and subtraction at home.
- Plus Plan
Piggy Banks V2 (Australian Currency)
Piggy Bank Pigs are a fun, hands on way for students to learn each of the coins and how their values add up to a certain amount.
- Plus Plan
Multiplication Gears Worksheet - Multiplication Facts of 3
A worksheet to use when learning the multiplication facts of three.
- Plus Plan
Patterns and Algebra Worksheets - Foundation
4 patterns and algebra worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
- Plus Plan
3D Popcorn Box Template
Create a 3D popcorn box from a 2D net.
- Plus Plan
My 2-Digit Place Value Diary
A diary for students to make when showing their understanding of 2-digit place value.
- Plus Plan
Multiplication Facts Poster - Multiples of 4
A poster showing the multiples of four.
- Plus Plan
Word Problem Worksheet - Number
Number word problem worksheet with answers.
- Plus Plan
Multiplication and Division Facts Flashcards - Multiples of 4
A set of multiplication and division facts flashcards for multiples of 4.
- Plus Plan
What's My Card? Shape Board Game
Consolidate knowledge of 2d shapes and 3D objects with a game of shape Guess Who!
- Plus Plan
What's My Card? Triple-Digit Board Game
Guess the mystery 3 digit numbers by asking your opponent a series of elimination questions.
- Plus Plan
Skip Counting by 10s Dominoes
A set of dominoes to use in the classroom when skip counting by 10s.
- Plus Plan
Number, Word and Picture Match-Up Worksheet
A worksheet to consolidate your students' understanding of words, numbers and pictures.
- Plus Plan
Making 10 – Number Facts Board Game
A fun hands-on game students can play to consolidate their knowledge of making 10.
- Plus Plan
Double Plus One - Grid Worksheet
A fun worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of near doubles.
- Plus Plan
Double Minus One - Grid Worksheet
A fun worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of near doubles.
- Free Plan
Positive and Negative Numbers Worksheet & Answers
Four pages of worksheets using positive and negative numbers.
- Plus Plan
Friends of... 1 to 10 - BW
A set of 10 posters showing how different combinations of numbers connect to make the same number.
- Plus Plan
Numbers and Words 0-30 with Animal Values
Posters representing the numbers and words from 0-30 with different animals showing their values.
- Plus Plan
Double Plus 1 – Game Boards
30 game boards to use when working with near doubles.
- Plus Plan
Number Matching Puzzle - Multiplication
A hands-on game to play when learning about multiplying numbers.
- Plus Plan
Exploring 5-Digit Place Value PowerPoint
A 38 slide PowerPoint template to use when exploring place value in the tens of thousands.
- Plus Plan
Positive and Negative Integers Poster
A poster showing when to add and subtract positive and negative integers.
- Plus Plan
Tolsby Frame Multiplication Facts Posters 1–12
Use these multiplication facts posters in the Ikea Tolsby frames.