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Take a look at these resources from the Mathematics Hub, which explore fundamental and advanced maths concepts across diverse domains. These resources blend theoretical understanding with practical applications and use real-world contexts to make learning engaging.

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  1. Solving equations with algebra mats
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    A004608 Solving equations with algebra mats

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004608

    In this lesson, students are introduced to solving one-variable linear expressions using a variety of concrete materials, which are related to authentic contexts to enhance their understanding.

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  2. Using algebra tiles to solve equations
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    A004606 Using algebra tiles to solve equations

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004606

    In this lesson, students use algebra tiles to solve one-variable linear equations involving multiplication and division, applying these skills in real-world contexts to enhance their understanding.

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  3. Sleepy statistics: Part 1
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    A004605 Sleepy statistics: Part 1

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004605

    Students conduct a sleep audit over two weeks to test hypotheses regarding improving sleep quality.

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  4. Measuring sticks: Decimals
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    A004603 Measuring sticks: Decimals

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004603

    In this lesson, students learn about place value and how it extends beyond whole numbers. They use drinking straws to model decimals.

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  5. Where’s the mankarr? Video observation data: Part 1
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    A004598 Where’s the mankarr? Video observation data: Part 1

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004598

    In this first of two lessons, students investigate data from animal observations recorded by a video camera. Students take on the role of ‘researchers’ and use secondary data about an endangered Australian marsupial.

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  6. Recording data in a game of Kolap: Part 1
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    A004597 Recording data in a game of Kolap: Part 1

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004597

    In this first of two lessons, students investigate and play a First Nations Australian children’s instructive game of throwing skill called Kolap. They collect and represent data, and discuss their findings.

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  7. Area and perimeter video
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    A003311 Area and perimeter video

    • Published 12/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003311

    Use this video to connect area and perimeter to real world applications to set the context for why we are learning about area and perimeter.

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  8. Reconciliation progress
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    A004595 Reconciliation progress

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004595

    Students explore the notion of reconciliation in Australia analysing a report – Reconciliation Australia’s Australian Reconciliation Barometer to answer an inquiry question for their statistical investigation.

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  9. Yuendumu leaf game: introduction
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    A004593 Yuendumu leaf game: introduction

    • Published 04/06/2024
    • TLF-ID A004593

    In this first of three lessons, students investigate the concept of Yuendumu leaf games and stories and become familiar with how they can be used for addition, subtraction, quantification, counting and subitising.

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  10. Algebraic equations: video and teaching guide
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    A003037 Algebraic equations: video and teaching guide

    • Published 16/11/2023
    • TLF-ID A003037

    This video uses an everyday scenario of three people sharing a taxi ride to explore algebraic thinking, and to apply that thinking to a financial context, drawing on reasoning and mathematical modelling. Use the video with the supporting teacher guide as a springboard to explore mathematical concepts. The teacher guide highlights the key concepts of each video with suggestions on how to follow up in the classroom. The video is one in a series that cover a range of mathematical concepts and are intended to demonstrate maths used in everyday situations.

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  11. Additive strategies: Video and teaching guide
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    A003038 Additive strategies: Video and teaching guide

    • Published 23/11/2023
    • TLF-ID A003038

    This video explores the use of computation strategies, rounding and estimation in real-world, additive situations. Use the video with the supporting teacher guide as a springboard to explore mathematical concepts. A range of strategies such as compensation and partitioning are demonstrated. Estimation and rounding are highlighted before mental computation strategies are used to find a precise answer. The teacher guide highlights the key concepts of each video with suggestions on how to follow up in the classroom. The video is one in a series that cover a range of mathematical concepts and are intended to demonstrate maths used in everyday situations.

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  12. Measurement: Foundation to Year 9

    A003567 Measurement: Foundation to Year 9

    • Published 17/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003567

    This comprehensive resource describes the progression of measurement ideas. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in measurement including teaching and cultural implications.

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  13. Algebra: Foundation to Year 9

    A003564 Algebra: Foundation to Year 9

    • Published 17/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003564

    This comprehensive resource describes the progression of algebra-related ideas and algebraic thinking. The resource demonstrates examples of relevant teaching strategies, investigations, activity plans and connected concepts in algebra including teaching and cultural implications.

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  14. Skateboard skills

    A003548 Skateboard skills

    • Published 20/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003548

    Students identify the components and properties of angles.

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  15. Bright budgeting

    A003549 Bright budgeting

    • Published 17/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003549

    Students make calculations with amounts of money and make financial decisions.

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  16. The coloured cube

    A003591 The coloured cube

    • Published 15/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003591

    Use this task to reveal if the student can see in their ‘mind’s eye’ the transformation from a 2D net to a 3D object.

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  17. Kitchen scales

    A003587 Kitchen scales

    • Published 17/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003587

    Use this diagnostic task to assess a student's understanding of mass and the graduations on a kitchen scale.

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  18. Operations: Foundation to Year 9

    A003569 Operations: Foundation to Year 9

    • Published 17/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003569

    This comprehensive resource describes the progression of ideas that cover addition and subtraction of integers; multiplication and division of integers; the four operations with common and decimal fractions; and operation applications with percent, rate and ratio.

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  19. First steps in mathematics: Number – Book 1

    A003590 First steps in mathematics: Number – Book 1

    • Published 15/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003590

    The content of this book is organised into topics including understanding whole and decimal numbers, and understanding fractional numbers.

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  20. Deadly data

    A003544 Deadly data

    • Published 18/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003544

    Students select a suitable question for gathering data, they collect simple data and record responses, and then use a simple data display to represent, read and interpret data.

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  21. Give it your best shot

    A003531 Give it your best shot

    • Published 18/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003531

    Students calculate the mean, median and mode for sets of data and select the appropriate measure of centre.

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  22. Favourites

    A003511 Favourites

    • Published 18/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003511

    Students collect simple data from questions asked and display simple data in a picture graph or column graph.

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  23. The humanoid project

    A003530 The humanoid project

    • Published 18/03/2024
    • TLF-ID A003530

    Students explore a large data set.

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  24. Expressions, formulas and substitution

    A003497 Expressions, formulas and substitution

    • Published 18/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003497

    In the lesson ‘Formulating algebraic expressions’, students were introduced to variables and forming algebraic expressions. In this lesson, students continue to develop these skills and will explore substituting values into familiar and unfamiliar formulas to determine an unknown. Students explore substitution in a range of authentic contexts to ensure their experiences with formal algebra are founded on a strong sense of the importance of algebraic concepts in the real world. This lesson can stand alone if desired, though practise and fluency with forming algebraic expressions is suggested prior to this lesson.

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  25. Practical numbers: Part 1
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    A003485 Practical numbers: Part 1

    • Published 18/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003485

    In this lesson, students explore standardised measuring systems. They encounter the challenge of a shopkeeper who must determine how to weigh different quantities of spices most efficiently. Working in a financial context, students model this scenario using fractions, percentages and ratios, and communicate their solution in the form of a sign for their stall. This lesson is in two parts and is followed by Practical numbers: Part 2

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  26. Shooting 3-pointers: Part 1
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    A003491 Shooting 3-pointers: Part 1

    • Published 19/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003491

    In this lesson students are guided through solving a problem using mathematical modelling. Students are guided through the process of formulating a problem that can be solved using a mathematical modelling approach. A professional sporting context allows students to engage in a common basketball scoring move: shooting 3-pointers. In Shooting 3-pointers: Part 2, students conduct a statistical investigation, collecting and analysing data using percentages and equivalent decimals, and choosing efficient calculations and strategies.

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  27. Fruit fractions: Growing with fruit
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    A003483 Fruit fractions: Growing with fruit

    • Published 18/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003483

    Explore fractions through plant growth in this engaging lesson. Students will measure and represent plant growth using fractions, gaining a clear understanding of numerators and denominators. This interactive lesson encourages creative exploration of equivalent fractions while fostering a deeper connection with the concept of fractions in the context of gardening.

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  28. Introduction to trigonometry

    A003319 Introduction to trigonometry

    • Published 12/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003319

    These lesson plans guide the teacher on how to introduce trigonometry to students through an investigation of similar triangles.

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  29. Linear expressions and equations: Year 7 – planning tool
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    A003255 Linear expressions and equations: Year 7 – planning tool

    • Published 23/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003255

    This planning resource for Year 7 is for the topic of Linear expressions and equations. Students solve linear equations with one variable where the solution is a natural number. Begin with solving single-step equations to unpack the basic principles before moving to 2-step equations.

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  30. Algorithms: Year 8 – planning tool
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    A003249 Algorithms: Year 8 – planning tool

    • Published 20/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003249

    This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Algorithms. Students begin to design, create and test algorithms that involve a sequence of steps that identify congruency or similarity of shapes. They describe how algorithms work through classifying and distinguishing between similar and congruent triangles.

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  31. Statistical analysis: Year 9 – planning tool
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    A003245 Statistical analysis: Year 9 – planning tool

    • Published 19/02/2024
    • TLF-ID A003245

    This planning resource for Year 9 is for the topic of Statistical analysis. Students have knowledge of various representations of data and can now extend this to comparison. Students compare many data sets of numerical variables to make comparisons using appropriate mathematical vocabulary. Students consider the shape and spread of the distributions of data, consider the distribution of the centre, and make note of outliers making comment on symmetry or skew.

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