Mathematics

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The below are external links which may be of use in supporting the teaching of the Mathematics syllabuses.

NSW EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY (NESA)

Visit the Mathematics K-10 Syllabus and the Mathematics Stage 6 Syllabus on the NESA website, for resources related to the Mathematics syllabuses, including continuums of key ideas; sample scope & sequences; sample units; and sample assessment activities. NESA has also developed STEM resources to support the delivery of mathematics content.

Follow NESA's Maths and Numeracy Inspector on Twitter: @MathsNESA

MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES INCORPORATED (MANSW)

The Mathematical Association of New South Wales Incorporated (MANSW) provides support for Mathematics teachers K-12 and encourages participation from tertiary educators to share their skills and expertise. MANSW offers professional learning for teachers, quality resources and activities, as well as news, events and opportunities for the exchange of ideas.

AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS INCORPORATED (AAMT)

The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Incorporated (AAMT) is the nation’s premier organisation of mathematics educators. It aims to support and enhance the work of teachers, with professional learning opportunities and events, as well as quality resources, research and student activities.

THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING AUTHORITY (ACARA)

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) centres on improving the quality, equity and transparency of Australia’s education system. It sets the expectations for what all young Australians should be taught, drawing on the best national talent and expertise, and consults widely to develop the Australian Curriculum and resources.

• View Working Mathematically resources for Stage 4 Mathematics: Measurement and Geometry, Number and Algebra, and Statistics and Probability.

• Top Drawer Teachers provides resources for mathematics secondary teachers in the areas of reasoning, statistics and geometric reasoning. Each area or 'drawer' is divided into sections, generally: big ideas, misunderstandings, good teaching approaches, assessment, activities and downloads.

• Australian Curriculum provides mathematics curriculum resources for K-10 year levels and senior secondary years, as well as resources around mathematics proficiencies that students can engage with when learning and using the content of the mathematics curriculum.

• SAM (Supporting Australian Mathematics) are resources aligned with the Australian Curriculum, written for teachers, by teachers. Funded by the Australian Government, this project and its resources are designed to help teachers and students deepen their mathematical content knowledge and "equip maths teachers to teach with enthusiasm and engage their students." Visit the SAM resources for Middle Years (Yrs 7-9) and for Senior Years (Yrs 11-12).

• CEDoW's 'iPads in Mathematics' Australia Curriculum project sought to develop engaging learning and teaching iPad experiences and resources for use by both students and teachers in Stage 4 and 5 Mathematics. The lessons are designed to implement iPads in the Mathematics classroom as an enrichment tool — to assist making Maths more enjoyable and enhance student learning.

EXTENSION MATHS RESOURCES

• The UNWS Mathematics Enrichment Club aims to encourage mathematical understanding and appreciation among students from Years 8 to 12. There are problem sheets and solutions from 2012-16 available in the left hand menu - these problem sheets can be used for advanced or extension classes and/or assessment questions.

• Access our Extension Activity Sets Google Drive folder - these Activity Sets were used initially as part of a creative assignment where students could complete some of these problems in order to gain extra resources with which to build the set task. These could also be used as a stand alone enrichment activity for students to practice their problem solving skills.

• Access our Code Breaking Activities Google Drive folder for resources and teacher notes on the Caesar Wheel, Affine Cipher and the Pigpen and Railfence Ciphers.

• Access our Problem Solving Activities Google Drive folder - they contain access a series of challenging mathematical experiences for students, grouped under Crossing Problems; Logic Problems; Arithmetic Problems; and Advanced Problems. These can be used either as independent work or group work to challenge students in their problem solving skills.