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Fencing the yard

  • TLF-IDA003518

Students review and calculate perimeters and areas of rectangles.

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Clever calendars

  • TLF-IDA003541

Students use calendars for a variety of purposes, exploring that calendars can look different and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples may recognise different seasons.

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Deadly data

  • TLF-IDA003544

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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First steps in mathematics: Space

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This guide supports teachers to develop students’ geometric understandings.

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Poker machines

  • TLF-IDA003644

In this lesson, students design a poker machine payout system which both guarantees a return of 85% of money invested, while also being fun and engaging for the player. Students then simulate these machines to test the ‘actual’ or real world payout of such machines, taking note of their feelings when playing. Ultimately, ...

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Counter-intuitive probability

  • TLF-IDA003650

This lesson is designed to demonstrate the ways in which random chance can be counter-intuitive. Students will explore how assumptions made in probability can be risky and investigate how to perform precise calculations to answer probability questions. The lesson is outlined in detail including NSW curriculum links, learning ...

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Lucky lottery

  • TLF-IDA003656

In this lesson, students play a simple lottery game, analyse their odds of winning and how this influences the decisions they made. Students determine the differences between experimental and mathematical probability, conduct a simulation modelling an event and critically evaluate the odds of winning the lottery. The lesson ...

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Prediction vs. reality

  • TLF-IDA003657

This lesson explores how we perceive randomness. Students toss coins and record their observations while half of the class fake their results. They will then explore the differences between the random results and fake results sets and investigate theoretical probabilities for large numbers of coin flips. The lesson is outlined ...

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The teen game

  • TLF-IDA003526

Students use standard place-value partitioning to represent 'teen' numbers.

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Pattern pursuit

  • TLF-IDA003527

Students identify, describe and create repeating patterns.

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First steps in mathematics: Measurement – Book 2

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A guide to teaching about measurement including indirect measuring, and estimating.

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Broken ruler

  • TLF-IDA003586

This task can be used to reveal whether students can use markings on a ruler to measure in centimetres and whether they understand how the number on the scale relates to the units.

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Problem Solving (Year 6) - Calculate

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This unit investigates the idea of problem solving in the year 6 classroom. By the end of Year 6 students should be able to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division or any combination of these processes. They should have a variety of problem-solving strategies in their repertoire, both ...

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Coin Toss - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004274

The focus of this activity is for students to conduct an experiment that involves chance.They will use the information they gather to represent their findings.

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Number Patterns - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004278

This resource introduces a number of activities focused around number patterns. Helping children to explore, continue and describe number patterns can lead to an early understanding of algebraic concepts.

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Even and Odd Orcharding - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004311

What makes even numbers special? What makes odd numbers… well… odd? Help these farmers plant their fruit trees in rows and patterns, and see what happens when we add, subtract and multiply different combinations of these numbers together! Use this low threshold, high ceiling task to explore the properties of even and odd numbers.

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Maps Year 3 & 4 - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004317

The focus of this activity is to encourage students to use trial and error and persistence to solve a mathematical problem.

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Investigating Shapes (Year 5 & 6) - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004329

The focus of this activity is to discover what it is that students know about 2D shapes and 3D objects.

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Decimats - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004330

This activity allows students to develop an understanding of decimals and how they connect to fractions and the area model. It enables them to make comparisons between decimals and their sizes and build a greater understanding of what makes a larger decimal and smaller decimal. The decimats provide them with a representational ...

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Pattern & Algebra Year 1 - Calculate

  • TLF-IDA004353

The focus of this activity is to discover if students can use their knowledge of repeating patterns created with objects and extend this to number patterns. It is important to remember to ask students to continue patterns to the right and left. This is important as students need to be able to count forwards and backwards.

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