Search results

Online

Conduct chance experiments: Year 9 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 9 is for the topic of Conduct chance experiments. Students draw on what they have learnt about probabilities related to compound events and apply this knowledge in a variety of experiments. The use of digital tools and simulations allow for repeated practice of compound events and help to ...

Online

Beeswax wrap project

This project creates opportunities for students to design, create, market and sell a plastic wrap alternative, and to work with a local business or community group that supplies some materials. This lesson was devised by Trudy Ward, Clarendon Vale Primary School, Tasmania.

Online

Proof: Year 10 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 10 is for the topic of Proof. Students are familiar with the basics of geometry and have been introduced to proof when looking at similar triangles. They will be extending and applying these skills and using deductive reasoning and geometric theorems to solve spatial problems in relation ...

Downloadable

Unit cubes and volume

This lesson uses unit cubes and hollow objects to demonstrate the concept of volume and the units used.

Online

Conduct statistical investigations: Year 9 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 9 is for the topic of Conduct statistical investigations. Students plan and conduct a statistical investigation. Encourage students to think creatively to come up with a topic for investigation; prompt students to choose a topic of interest so that they engage in the process and are motivated ...

Online

Possible outcomes: Year 8 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Possible outcomes. Students are introduced to more complex probability concepts, terminology and visual representations. These concepts may be challenging for students to comprehend and will need multiple examples incorporating relevant teaching strategies.

Online

Angles and parallel lines: Year 7 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 7 is for the topic of Angles and parallel lines. Students identify corresponding, alternate and co-interior angles on parallel lines crossed by a transversal (a line that intersects two or more parallel lines).

Online

Place value: Year 1 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 1 is for the topic of Place value. Students further establish part-part-whole when exploring one- and two-digit numbers. They use partitioning to think about and represent numbers in different ways.

Online

Proportional reasoning: Year 7 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 7 is for the topic of Proportional reasoning. Students are introduced to ratios as a method of comparing quantities. Students learn how to recognise and represent these comparisons to solve problems. The concept of dividing a quantity by a given ratio is also introduced.

Online

Number sequence: Year 7 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 7 is for the topic of Number sequence. Students extend their understanding of equivalence of fraction with visual representations such as a number line that extends beyond zero; concrete materials; and common multiples and fraction walls. Students learn to work with equivalence and explore ...

Online

Statistics in the media: Year 6 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 6 is for the topic of Statistics in the media. Student develop their statistical literacy skills and critically analyse the way statistical information is presented in the media.

Online

Fractions: Year 2 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 2 is for the topic of Fractions. Students are extending their knowledge and understanding of the meaning of half to include equivalent fractions (e.g. 2 quarters and 4 eighths).

Online

Shapes and objects: Year 8 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Shapes and objects. Students begin to explore geometric properties and proof. They identify the properties of quadrilaterals based on transformation, angles, parallel sides, side lengths, diagonals and symmetry.

Online

Time and duration (read time): Year 2 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 2 is for the topic of Time and duration: Read time. Students develop their understanding that different lengths of time have different names and that each time duration has a different standard unit of measure such as, hour, day, month and year.

Online

Patterns and number facts: Year 8 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 8 is for the topic of Patterns and number facts. Students bring together knowledge and skills on linear functions and relations and experiment with digital tools to investigate systematic variation of parameters to show the effect. Students cement their understanding of the 'm' and the 'c' ...

Online

Number sequence: Year 3 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 3 is for the topic of Number sequence. Students learn to recognise, represent and order whole numbers up to 10,000 and beyond. This involves using number names, writing conventions and renaming numbers using place-value parts.

Online

Estimation and reasonableness: Year 3 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 3 is for the topic of Estimation and reasonableness. Students incorporate estimation strategies and use estimation to determine the reasonableness of calculations and detect errors when solving problems. They apply relevant strategies to estimate quantities.

Online

Metric units and using instruments: Year 5 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 5 is for the topic of Metric units and using instruments. Students choose appropriate metric units measuring the length, mass and capacity of objects.

Online

Shapes and objects: Year 3 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 3 is for the topic of Shapes and objects. Students identify and describe 3D objects and their geometric properties. Students develop their understanding of an object’s properties by creating models using a variety of materials. They explore common objects in the environment and explain the ...

Online

Fruit fractions: Fruit salad crafty creations

Students demonstrate knowledge of fractions through creating their very own simulated ‘fruit salad’. Pose the questions: if you were to create a fruit salad what would it have in there? In what ratios/proportions? Are there any fruits you wouldn’t want in there? Which fruits go/don’t go together? Showcase your understanding ...