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.
Here is some advice for students to optimise their time in class and at home in order to achieve to their ability level in Mathematics Exams and Tests.
This is a one page list of hints to help encourage students to do their best.
An engaging task that can be used for individual students or working in pairs.
This is a simple jigsaw with answer sheet.
Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson on multiplying and dividing integers, or as a revision activity.
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 small resealable plastic bags. You would then have a class activity for pairs of students that could be reused many times.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-4NA compares, orders and calculates with integers, applying a range of strategies to aid computation
An engaging task that can be used for individual students or working in pairs.
This is a simple jigsaw with answer sheet.
Can be used as a review at the end of a lesson on adding and subtracting integers, or as a revision activity.
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 small resealable plastic bags. You would then have a class activity for pairs of students that could be reused many times.
(Australian Curriculum) NSW MA4-4NA compares, orders and calculates with integers, applying a range of strategies to aid computation
This is a 3 page resource for teachers of Mathematics to use when they need some new ideas about how to teach a lesson and engage a class successfully.
Tips for preparation, rewards for students and different approaches to use with low ability classes are some of the topics covered.
Hopefully you can find some new tips or be reminded of some old ones.
These worksheets are basic co-ordinate geometry with worked solutions.
They comprise of 2 double sided worksheets on Graphing Lines and Number Plane Review and a single sided worksheet on Harder Midpoint.
Students are led through a series of actions to produce their results and then comment on these.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA5.1-6NA determines the gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships
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Two double sided worksheets with solutions. Students work with place value, interpreting numbers written in words and in figures. Some ordering and other number properties are covered.
Suitable as homework or revision of basic concepts.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-4NA orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers
Three sets of review activities for number, integer and algebra. Students need to follow the trails performing the correct operations to fill in the missing gaps.
These activities range from straight forward to more challenging and can be used at the end of a lesson or to be completed for homework.
A wide range of resources starting with the times tables then introducing the concept of factors, prime numbers, multiples, divisibility tests, LCM and HCF.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA2-6NA uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division MA3-4NA orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers MA3-6NA selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation
This bundle of three different sets of worksheets with solutions covers practise in using given directions either as up, down, left and right or simple compass directions.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA2-17MG uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions
A series of 5 worksheets, most double sided with solutions covering factors and multiples, finding LCM and HCF by writing out multiples and all factors, divisibility test and finding LCM and HCF by using the product of prime factors.
Calculators can be used.
This range of worksheets allows the teacher flexibility for a range of student abilities.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-4NA orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers
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 double sided worksheet with solutions.
Students need to add numbers together to form the patterns and describe each pattern.
More challenging questions are provided where part of the pattern is shown and the missing numbers need to be calculated.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-8NA analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane.
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Two single sided worksheets with worked solutions.
First one allows the student to find all prime factors by using a factor tree and to write each number as a product of its prime factors.
The second worksheet using the products found on the first sheet to then find the HCF (highest common factor) .
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-4NA orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers.
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A set of 3 single sided activity sheets with solutions.
Students need to carefully use a pencil and ruler to construct straight lines on the grid provided.
Colour is then used to show the different two-dimensional shapes that have been formed.
Students are asked to identify the shapes.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-15MG manipulates, classifies and draws two-dimensional shapes, including equilateral, isosceles and scalene triangles, and describes their properties.
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A set of 7 double page revision sheets with solutions.
Designed for Year 8 (Stage 4) covering a range of outcomes in number, algebra, geometry and measurement.
Could be worked on in class or given as homework.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-4NA, MA4-5NA, MA4-8NA and MA4-12MG
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This activity can be used as an individual or class investigation of the properties of the tangram.
There are many different types of questions that can be answered. Mathematical thinking, rational numbers, perimeter and area and 2-dimensional shapes are covered.
The teacher could restrict the questions where necessary to cater for individual differences.
A rubric is included for assessment purposes if required.
Many curriculum outcomes are addressed:
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA , MA3-9MG, MA3-10MG, MA3-15MG
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A set of 5 graded single sided worksheets with solutions.
A suitable resource for students who need more practice.
The first column could be worked on in class and the second column left for the students to finish for homework.
Australian Curriculum (NSW) MA4-8NA generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions.
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This is a rich ICT based task with a need for the student to create a logical story with more than one possible ending.
The software used is the presentation software PowerPoint.
Instructions on inserting hyperlinks are included for the student.
The student will need to use literacy skills as well as technological skills.
The level is dependent on the support offered to students.
A marking rubric is included.
