Sydney Morning Herald

Students are getting worse at maths but will a curriculum change fix the problem?

Mathematic experts from around the country have expressed concern over a draft plan to fix the national maths curriculum saying it will make it worse by devaluing traditional learning techniques over ...
The Guardian

Cracking the formula: how should Australia be teaching maths under the national curriculum?

As Australia slips down in global rankings, maths experts are divided on which teaching method is best for students Australia’s sliding mathematics ranking and disagreements around how the subject ...
The Australian

Indigenous basket-weaving a ‘bizarre’ way to teach maths

Far too many students are failing to master the fundamental skills and knowledge needed for a well-educated workforce, a successful society and a resilient economy. One in three children failed to ...
Sky News Australia

'Infused with ideology': Teachers told to use Indigenous 'stories and dances' to teach basic maths as part of National Curriculum

Shadow education minister Sarah Henderson sounded the alarm on Monday, stating the curriculum – which covers foundation to year 10 – had become “overcrowded” and “infused with ideology”. The comments ...
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Reshaping School Mathematics: A Philosophy and Framework for Curriculum

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