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Primary mathematics: games, simulations and modelling

Teacher guide Primary mathematics: games, simulations and modelling

TLF ID S4969

These seven learning activities, which focus on 'games, simulations and modelling' using a variety of tools (software) and devices (hardware), illustrate the ways in which content, pedagogy and technology can be successfully and effectively integrated in order to promote learning. In the activities, teachers use games, simulation and modelling to motivate and engage students and, in the case of the last two, to establish the usefulness of mathematics for students. Students are encouraged to reason and to problem-solve and to communicate their thinking and findings with others.

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Educational value
  • These are valuable resources for teachers of mathematics in years F-6 who are looking for teaching and learning activities that are pedagogically sound, that address the Australian Curriculum in mathematics, and that use tools (software) and devices (hardware).
  • Each learning activity has been written to explicitly support specific strands and descriptors within the Australian Curriculum in mathematics. In most cases, an activity will cover a number of descriptors. This has value in that the educational content of the activities is current, and relevant to the needs of Australian teachers and students.
  • These are useful learning activities in that they cater for a broad range of abilities. A number of the activities are short and focused, using few resources and tools. These tend to be more teacher-centred and allow for greater teacher guidance of student learning. Other activities include more student-centred learning and incorporate a more diverse set of tools. Less experienced teachers undertaking these activities might benefit from a team-teaching approach.
  • The learning and teaching of the mathematics content is supported by a focus on sound pedagogies and descriptions of the effective use of technological devices. The selection of the tools and devices reflects considerations such as accessibility and ease of implementation as well as their relevance to the content knowledge.
Year level

F; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6

Topics Games Number patterns Corresponding angles Proportions Personal finance Probability Collaborative learning Experiments Profitability Counting Simulation Statistical frequency Real numbers Teacher professional learning Lesson plans 12 hour time
Learning area
  • Mathematics

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  • Online
  • Interactive
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