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O'Keeffe, Lisa; White, Bruce – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2018
The importance of ratio and proportional reasoning is regularly emphasised, however, the teaching and learning of these concepts continues to present challenges. In this article the authors explore a hands-on task, designed to encourage student visualisation of the concept of ratio. Teacher perceptions of this task were positive, indicating the…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Teachers, Learner Engagement
Hilton, Annette; Hilton, Geoff – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2018
This article describes part of a study in which researchers designed lesson sequences based around using a string number line to help teachers support children's development of relative thinking and understanding of linear scale. In the first year of the study, eight teachers of Years 3-5 participated in four one-day professional development…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Abstract Reasoning, Mathematical Logic
Livy, Sharyn; Muir, Tracey; Sullivan, Peter – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2018
Productive struggle leads to productive classrooms where students work on complex problems, are encouraged to take risks, can struggle and fail yet still feel good about working on hard problems (Boaler, 2016). Teachers can foster a classroom culture that values and promotes productive struggle by providing students with challenging tasks. These…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Mathematics, Professional Personnel
Buchheister, Kelley; Jackson, Christa; Taylor, Cynthia E. – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2017
Providing students with an opportunity to explore mathematical content through games allows teachers to include tasks that: (1) present alternative representations of the content; (2) welcome various expressions of mathematical reasoning; and (3) incorporate variations that empower all students to engage in the problem solving process. Games not…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Educational Games, Mathematical Logic, Access to Education
Mildenhall, Paula – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
Very recently, in the "Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)/Australian Industry Group quantitative report" (2014), concerns were raised that school mathematics is lacking real world application. This report highlighted the gaps between school mathematics and the requirements of the workplace. After interviewing industry…
Descriptors: Computation, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
The use of enabling and extending prompts allows tasks to be both accessible and challenging within a classroom. This article provides an example of how to use enabling and extending prompts effectively when employing a challenging task in Year 2.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Teaching Methods, Mathematical Concepts
Taylor, Merilyn; Hawera, Ngarewa – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
Rich learning tasks embedded within a familiar context allow students to work like mathematicians while making sense of the mathematics. This article demonstrates how 11-12 year-old students were able to employ all of the proficiency strands while demonstrating a deep understanding of some of the "big ideas" of probabilistic thinking.
Descriptors: Probability, Educational Games, Mathematics, Mathematics Education
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
This article describes activities in which students deepen their relational understanding of the equals sign through exploring inequalities in a competitive dice game, built around the familiar fairy-tale "The Three Little Pigs" and "The Big Bad Wolf." The activity can be adapted to different abilities by choosing more or less…
Descriptors: Picture Books, Teaching Methods, Class Activities, Mathematics Education
Selmer, Sarah; Valentine, Keri; Luna, Melissa; Rummel, Sarah; Rye, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
Using Garden Based Learning (GBL) as an integrated mathematics and science unit, this article describes the mathematical journey of students as they work through the process of designing their own garden beds.
Descriptors: Gardening, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Education
Russo, James – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
The Smarties-Box Challenge encourages students to apply several different mathematical capabilities and concepts--such as, estimation, multiplication, and the notion of being systematic--to solve a complex, multistep problem. To effectively engage in the Smarties-Box Challenge, students are required to demonstrate aspects of all four proficiency…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction
Larkin, Kevin – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
Trying to find quality apps for use in mathematics classes can be time consuming and bewildering. This article outlines a process for evaluating apps and provides teachers with access to comprehensive qualitative evaluations of 53 geometrical apps based on pedagogical, mathematical and cognitive fidelities.
Descriptors: Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Mathematics Education, Computer Oriented Programs
Faulkner, Valerie; Walkowiak, Temple; Cain, Chris; Lee, Carrie – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2016
Equality is such an important concept for children to develop. In this article it is argued that a precise definition is needed to ensure that students are provided with a consistent "picture" of what it is that equality really means.
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Formulas, Geometric Concepts
Patahuddin, Sitti Maesuri; Ramful, Ajay; Greenlees, Jane – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2015
An engaging activity which prompts students to listen, talk, reason and write about geometrical properties. The "Bag of Tricks" encourages students to clarify their thoughts and communicate precisely using accurate mathematical language.
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Activities, Geometry, Geometric Concepts
Roche, Anne; Clarke, Doug – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2014
Anne Roche and Doug Clarke discuss the importance of developing students' persistence in relation to problem solving during the use of challenging tasks. They provide a useful list of strategies that teachers can use to encourage persistence amongst their students.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Academic Persistence, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics
Quinnell, Lorna; Carter, Merilyn – Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 2013
Lorna Quinnell and Merrilyn Carter examine the use of symbols in teaching mathematics and outline the difficulties students experience in "reading symbols and abbreviations." We are sure teachers will appreciate the way the authors have examined the use of symbols and abbreviations in NAPLAN testing and organized them into five distinct…
Descriptors: Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Elementary School Mathematics, Symbols (Mathematics)
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