Category Archives: Web Resources

Graph Theory Menu Math

Posted on May 31, 2020 by webmaths

I love tasks which make student think and discuss. Menu Math tasks meet these criteria. I have attempted to create one myself – on Graph Theory. I am not sure if I have chosen my constraints well though? If you … Continue reading →

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2016 Bring It On

Posted on January 7, 2016 by webmaths

As usual during the summer holidays I get sick of gardening and housework and can’t wait to get back to school. Fortunately, I have 90 Mathematics teaching blogs in my RSS reader. These give me plenty of inspiration, as well as … Continue reading →

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Hulk Smash!

Posted on October 13, 2015 by webmaths

How important is a “hook” into a lesson? Imagine this: A teacher runs across the room, jumps in the air and falls to the ground with his fists punching the floor, yelling “hulk smash”. For greater effect he would have … Continue reading →

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Top Trumps Substitution Card Game

Posted on October 3, 2011 by webmaths

Following on from my last post, here is a nice game from TES who claim to be the largest network of teachers in the world? . Top Trumps Animals Algebra Substitution uses a set of 45 cards similar to the … Continue reading →

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Alphabox

Posted on February 27, 2011 by webmaths

My Year 7 students enjoyed Alphabox Shapes on Friday. Some even declared it was fun! It combined together Language, Visualisation and ICT. The students all accessed the great Aussie Maths website: A Maths Dictionary for Kids by Jenny Eather. They … Continue reading →

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My Classes 2011

Posted on January 29, 2011 by webmaths

I have been doing a lot of thinking about how I visualize my Maths classes working this year. I want to do more group work. I want an improvement in literacy. I want the students to be risk takers. I … Continue reading →

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The Art of Problem Solving

Posted on January 5, 2011 by webmaths

Filling in my time during the school holidays can be a struggle. Problem solving to the rescue! Project Euler has long been a favorite of mine. Dan at A Recursive Process is likewise addicted. John at Zero Knowledge Proofs is … Continue reading →

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Coin Comparisons

Posted on December 28, 2010 by webmaths

Australian and US coins have some similarities but many differences. Images and data are readily available on the “net” and make for rich areas of investigation. The following data was obtained from the Royal Australian Mint website, and Coins of … Continue reading →

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Loop Card Games

Posted on December 6, 2010 by webmaths

The 2 day MAV (Mathematics Association of Victoria) Conference is over! It was again an excellent opportunity to network with other Mathematics teachers. I attended some excellent sessions and picked up a lot of new teaching ideas. Two of the … Continue reading →

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Letters and Numbers

Posted on September 8, 2010 by webmaths

I happened to tune into SBS TV tonight to see: “Letters and Numbers Ep 28 : Air Date 8th Sep 6:00pm, Melbourne time. Letters and Numbers is hosted by Richard Morecroft. Unlike most game shows, it doesn’t drag out the … Continue reading →

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