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 single sided worksheet. Students need to think about the different ways to colour the flag design in using only 3 colours.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-2WM selects and applies appropriate problemsolving
strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
A single sided worksheet with solutions. Students could work individually or in pairs to complete.
This worksheet is a good review of range, mode, median and mean.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-20SP analyses single sets of data using measures of location and range
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to think carefully about the pattern each shape is making, draw the next shape and describe the pattern.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW M
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 double sided worksheet with solutions. Students have a literacy task (word search), need to match the correct description with its probability, complete a cloze passage using a list of words and have to interpret chance relating to a spinner.
A useful resource to revise chance concepts.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-19SP conducts chance experiments and assigns probabilities as values between 0 and 1 to describe their outcomes
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to gather data on pet ownership from the class. This data is then organised into a table. The students then use the data to answer questions and are able to distinguish between the categorical and numerical data gathered. Dot and column graphs are used to show data.
Worksheet could be used as a lesson to show students the difference between these two types of data.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-18SP uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables
A double sided worksheet with solutions. The student is led through a process of cutting a non-right-angled triangle into 2 right-angled triangles and then forming a rectangle. This allows them to understand better how to find the area of a triangle by manipulating the pieces.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-10MG selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles
Times tables jigsaw.
Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson.
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 squares 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 MA3-6NA selects and applies appropriate strategies for
multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation
Equivalent fractions and decimals jigsaw.
Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson.
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 squares 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 MA3-7NA compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages
Two dimensional shapes jigsaw.
Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson.
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 squares 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 MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties
A single sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to draw three different rectangles with the same perimeter and then calculate their area.
Suitable as revision of perimeter and area concepts.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-10MG selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate area, including areas of squares, rectangles and triangles.
A single sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to draw three different rectangles with the same area and then calculate their perimeter.
Suitable as revision of perimeter and area concepts.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-9MG selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length
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
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to read the questions carefully and use the town grid to answer correctly. Compass directions are used as well as other directional language.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-17MG locates and describes positions on maps using grid-reference system
Two doubled sided worksheets with solutions. Students work out the answers to the questions by applying their knowledge of the main four compass directions.
Suitable for a lesson or as an introduction to compass directions.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-17MG locates and describes positions on maps using grid-reference system
A double sided worksheet and a single sided worksheet, both with solutions. Students need to use their knowledge about the directions of left and right in order to solve some problems. Also includes some turning 90 degrees to the left or right.
Suitable as revision of these concepts at the end of a lesson or as a homework task.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-17MG locates and describes positions on maps using grid-reference system
A construction task using the transformations of rotation and reflecting to complete a design. The student then needs to identify the number of identified shapes that they have constructed. The design can be coloured and used as a class display.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties.
Angle properties 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 MA3-16MG measures and constructs angles, and applies angle relationships to find unknown angles
Mass calculation and conversion 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 A3-12MG selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure the masses of objects, and converts between units of mass
