Thinking while Moving  in mathematics

Thinking while Moving in mathematics has been developed by the School Sport Unit as a key component of the Department of Education’s response to the NSW Auditor General's report into physical activity in government primary schools. The aim of this resource is to invigorate the current primary curriculum and attempt to maximise opportunities to incorporate movement-based learning into Key Learning Areas.

The Thinking while Moving in mathematics resource provides physically active mathematics activities for teachers to use as consolidation tasks to deepen student understanding and knowledge, practise skills and develop fluency while also increasing student physical activity levels.

Teachers may use Thinking while Moving in mathematics activities as:

·       a component of a planned mathematics lesson

·       a classroom energiser

·       in guided numeracy groups

·       as a consolidation activity

·       before number talks to spark student engagement and curiosity.