Getting help from Claude
Claude AI is another generative AI tool but has some interesting features. Do you need an interactive worksheet? Do you need a lesson plan based on content or curriculum documents? …
Try Maths Live – showing students your courage, confusion, corrections and curiosity
This workshop is about the practice of trying maths live in front of other people without knowing in advance the answer or exactly how to get there, something I have …
Exploring Athletic Track Stagger: A Year 8 Measurement Investigation
This workshop shares a Year 8 measurement topic investigation assessment, adapted from a textbook context involving athletics tracks. The task was designed to interleave circle perimeter, Pythagoras’ theorem, and linear …
Incorporating Technology Effectively in Mathematical Investigations
Discover how to harness technology to deepen mathematical thinking in Mathematical Investigations. This workshop explores practical strategies for integrating digital tools, mainly different types of graphing software, into rich mathematical …
Experiencing a thin sliced task in a Thinking Classroom for Secondary Years
What does a Building Thinking Classrooms lesson look like start to finish? In this workshop, you will experience a thin sliced task from the perspective of a student and unpack …
SESSION CANCELLED – Early Career Essentials Part 2: Practical Tools & Problem Solving Routines – Double Session – Please select Part 1 (Workshop 5.1) also.
SESSION CANCELLED – Building directly on the collaborative and behavioural foundations of Workshop 1, this session shifts to developing student thinking through practical tools, representations, and problem-solving frameworks. Participants will …
It’s hip to be [a] square!
Squares are a pretty cool shape! Two investigations into squares, a puzzle and a visual pattern to explore offer a smorgasbord to challenge your thinking. Suitable for any student who …
The Mathematics of Bushfire: Classroom Ideas and Real-World Connections
This workshop offers an engaging and accessible exploration of the mathematics underpinning bushfire behaviour. It bridges classroom-ready concepts with authentic applications, demonstrating how core mathematical ideas can illuminate one of …
Where are the complex points on a graph?
The complex numbers allow you to find the x-intercepts of graphs that don’t appear to meet the x-axis, such as y=x²+1. This means the graphs we know have all these …
Unfolding Telescoping Series: Elegant Strategies for Simplifying Sums in Senior Secondary Mathematics
Telescoping series provide an elegant and powerful method for evaluating seemingly complex sums by revealing hidden structures that promote both curiosity and deep mathematical connection. This workshop is designed for …