I trained as a teacher of secondary Mathematics and evolved into a Computing teacher as well. I offer mainly Mathematics resources written for the current Australian Curriculum (NSW). Luckily Mathematics is recognisable all over the world, so I hope that teachers in different countries can use some of my work.
I trained as a teacher of secondary Mathematics and evolved into a Computing teacher as well. I offer mainly Mathematics resources written for the current Australian Curriculum (NSW). Luckily Mathematics is recognisable all over the world, so I hope that teachers in different countries can use some of my work.
A literacy activity with answers, for students to familiarise themselves with the vocabulary associated with the topic of Financial Mathematics.
Can be used at the end of a lesson as a review.
A worksheet with solutions, for students to check which of the regular polygons tessellate.
Students could work in pairs to produce their solution or it could be given as a homework activity.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-18MG identifies and uses angle relationships, including those related to transversals on sets of parallel lines
An activity with solutions where students need to investigate the properties of the quadrilaterals they have been provided. They need to cut out and find the axes of symmetry by creasing and finally glue each named quadrilateral into their book.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-17MG classifies, describes and uses the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals and determines congruent triangles to find unknown side lengths and angles
Students need to plot points accurately on the full Cartesian number plane. They also need to identify the shapes formed (quadrilaterals and triangles), giving reasons and calculate the area of each shape.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-8NA analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane
Easy equation solving jigsaw and answer sheet. Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson.
An alternative task can be prepared by copying the answer sheet onto different coloured sheets of paper (enough for half your class) and laminating them. Cut out all the shapes from each sheet and place into a small resealable plastic bag. You would then have a class activity for pairs of students that could be reused many times.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-10NA uses algebraic techniques to solve linear and quadratic equations
Three single sided worksheets with solutions.
The worksheets revise the 4 times and 9 times tables.
There is a literacy component in that the students need to be able to write these numbers as words before searching find-a-words.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA2-6NA uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division
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A single sided worksheet with solutions. Students are given 2 pieces of data about each rectangle. They then need to calculate the missing data, using the formula and by problem solving.
The worksheet could be used for revision or as a homework assignment.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW M4-12MG calculates the perimeters of plane shapes and the circumferences of circles MA4-13MG uses formulas to calculate the areas of quadrilaterals and circles, and converts between units of area
A worksheet with solutions for students to practise substituting an answer into an equation to check whether it is a solution or not.
The worksheet could be used at the end of a lesson on solving equations or as a take home task for homework.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-10NA uses algebraic techniques to solve simple linear and quadratic equations
A worksheet with answers that investigates a puzzling (to students) aspect of percentages. Can be used in class or given as a homework activity.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-3WM recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning
A set of 3 single sided worksheets with solutions. These start with an example of a two-way table, examples of how to interpret it and questions for the student to answer. The second worksheet has a partly completed two-way table with further questions for the student. The third worksheet takes the student through construction of a two-way table.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-18SP uses appropriate methods to collect data and construct, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables.
A series of 10 single sided worksheets with solutions with an overarching theme of the month of December.
These cover a wide range of topics:
Calendar facts about December; calculating how much time has passed since something has happened; plotting points in the 1st quadrant of the number plane; word search; enlargement task; simple substitution code activity; reflection task to complete a Christmas bauble; join the dots in order (uses negative numbers); temperature facts and use of formula to convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Suitable to use at the end of a lesson, when not all students are present or in the last week of school.
A series of 4 worksheet with solutions. These cover fractions, decimals, integers and mixed numbers on the number line.
Students need to label and position on the number line, as well as using the correct inequality signs and rewriting numbers in ascending/descending order.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-4NA compares, orders and calculates with integers, applying a range of strategies to aid computation; MA4-5NA operates with fractions, decimals and percentages
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to identify, construct and manipulate shapes. They need to think deeply about the properties of different two dimensional shapes in order to complete the tasks.
Additional 1 cm graph paper is needed.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties.
Activity showing two different methods for enlargement. There is a one page worksheet using the grid method with solutions. There is also a three page worksheet with solutions using the ray method. The enlargement factor is also calculated.
These different methods could be taught individually or together.
An interesting challenge is to use the ray method to enlarge a small drawing, e.g. a favourite cartoon character. These make a great poster and can be used to decorate your class room.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties
A 4 page activity with solutions. Students can manipulate matchsticks to help them solve the geometrical problems. They need to be able to identify 2-dimensional shapes. A good activity for students to work together to solve problems.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties.
An activity with solutions where students need to construct quadrilaterals given their diagonals, identify them, then complete their diagonal properties.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-17MG classifies, describes and uses the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, and determines congruent triangles to find unknown side lengths and angles
An activity with solutions catering for a wide range of ability.
The first activity is where students need to be able to follow instructions to construct and cut out, manipulate the shapes to form a rectangle, and calculate area and perimeter of rectangles. There is also a challenge for more able students.
The second activity is for younger or less able students, where the teacher prepares the shapes beforehand and then can ask the students to form a rectangle, or give the students the shape of the rectangle for them to fill in with the shapes (like a jigsaw).
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-2WM selects and applies appropriate problem solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
An activity with solutions catering for a wide range of ability.
The first activity is where students need to be able to follow instructions to construct and cut out, manipulate the shapes to form a rectangle, and calculate area and perimeter of rectangles. There is also a challenge for more able students.
The second activity is for younger or less able students, where the teacher prepares the shapes beforehand and then can ask the students to form a rectangle, or give the students the shape of the rectangle for them to fill in with the shapes (like a jigsaw).
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-2WM selects and applies appropriate problem solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
Two worksheets with worked solutions using numerical indices with the three basic index laws.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-9NA operates with positive integer and zero indices of numerical bases
A series of 6 activities with solutions. Students are able to apply the given laws of divisibility for certain numbers in order to solve the puzzle. A suitable activity for the end of the lesson or as a take home task.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-9NA operates with positive integer and zero indices of numerical bases
