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 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
A single sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to plot points on the Cartesian number plane and identify the different polygons formed.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-8NA analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students can use matchsticks to help them form different 2-dimensional shapes. They need to think more deeply to minimise the number of matchsticks they use. A good activity for students to discuss in pairs.
(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 be able to work with 24 hour time and a.m. and p.m. time. They need to interpret the timetables and answer questions.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-13MG uses 24-hour time and am and pm notation in real-life situations, and constructs time-lines
Simplifying algebra 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 MA4-8NA generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions
A double sided worksheet with answers that enables students to think deeply about the properties of types of numbers. Useful for Gifted and Talented students.
This worksheet could be worked on by pairs of students to allow them to talk about the properties and explain to each other.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-3WM recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
A double sided worksheet with answers. Students can use matchsticks to help them construct patterns, make predictions and describe patterns. A good activity for students working in pairs to discuss their solutions.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-8NA analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane
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.
A double sided worksheet with solutions. Students need to be able to identify the length, width and height of a rectangular prism and calculate its volume. They then need to be able to construct two other different rectangular prisms with the same volume. Students will gain a deeper knowledge of volume of prisms.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA3-11MG selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate, measure and calculate volumes and capacities, and converts between units of capacity
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
