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New videos on demand
Watch our latest on-demand videos presented by Maths in Schools team project officers, Dr John West and Toni Falusi. These videos of our most recent short 30-minute webinars are available via the Mathematics Hub webinars page.
New kits coming soon to the National Lending Library!
We are very excited to share that this year we are expanding the range of library robotics kits in the CSER National Lending Library! We are also increasing the number of classic robot kits available to schools.
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Upcoming Maths in Schools Events!
The Maths in Schools team is excited to be taking part in a range of mathematics professional learning events across Australia. Coming up next, we will be at the ACT Numeracy Leaders Conference on Thursday 26th June - a great opportunity to connect and explore innovative approaches to numeracy education. Whether it’s in person at an event or online for our next free webinar, we look forward to connecting with you soon!
First Nations Culture in the Mathematics Curriculum
During National Reconciliation Week, Maths in Schools hosted an inspiring professional learning workshop at the South Australian Museum, bringing together educators to explore the connections between Mathematics and First Nations knowledge.
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Fun learning with Robots, VR and Augmented Reality!
The CSER National Lending Library has kits available for schools to borrow for a Term at a time. Offering a broad range of kit options with lesson plans and classroom ideas, register your interest today!
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Teaching Artificial Intelligence
If you are wanting to build your confidence in how Artificial Intelligence works and the fundamental ethical considerations your students should be aware of, enrol in one of our free courses.
New Maths Webinar: Creating Mathematical Thinkers
Join us for a dynamic 30 minute webinar on Creating Mathematical Thinkers!
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Exploring Algebra with a Function Machine
Looking for inspiring, new maths ideas for your classroom? Our CSER/Maths in Schools Project Officer, Celia Coffa showcases a fun and engaging activity from our free Maths in Schools online course for Year 3-6 students that combines storytelling with mathematics concepts. The goal is to help students understand pattern growth and basic algebraic functions. The activity is introduced through a picture book, "Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale" retold by Lily Toy Hong. Students identify and predict patterns and learn to understand the concept of doubling and halving.
Upcoming Adelaide workshop: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories & Cultures in the Australian Maths Curriculum
Join us this National Reconciliation Week at the South Australian Museum for a full day workshop: 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics'. This face to face event in Adelaide is a collaboration between the SA Museum and the University of Adelaide CSER Maths in Schools Professional Learning program. It will also include a tour of material culture in the Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery inside the South Australian Museum with Bookabee Australia.