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In one lesson, one task can “differentiate” or be suitable for many different students of many different levels. The trick is in choosing the right task. A quick example – are you familiar [...]

In maths classes teachers often approach differentiation by setting different levels of work for learners at different levels of ‘ability’. However, this approach may fail to develop the types of [...]

Andamooka is located 612km north of Adelaide is a small opal mining town boasting a population of less than 400 people. Recently one of our Outreach Officers delivered a CHOOSEMATHS Family Night [...]

To celebrate Pi Day (March 14), we’ve collated some fun activities for use in the classroom or at home.   A brief history of pi A quick read about the ancient mathematicians who [...]

Last weekend on the train from the city, I watched an interaction between a young mum and her preschooler that really made me smile. Little Miss Three Year Old had grabbed a hold of her mother’s [...]

“Wow Michael, so much I didn’t know about clocks. Sometimes we do get caught up in teaching the skills and forget about the interest factor. Thanks for a great lesson today. Kind regards,” [...]

A recent German study suggests that in some circumstances, parents’ assistance with their kids’ mathematics can be counterproductive. Here’s why. In 2004 my wife and I decided to take our young [...]