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Grattan Institute: ‘1 in 3 Australian school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths’

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In April 2025 the Grattan Institute published a report entitled The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students’ learning in primary schools1, which opened with a confronting fact: ’Australia has a maths problem. One in three of our school students fail to…
How bar models can help students interpret word problems

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Interpreting mathematical word problems is no easy task! Studies show a number of factors contribute to students finding word problems difficult, from the number of steps to the combination of skills involved including reading comprehension, reasoning and problem-solving. To add…
Roleystone Community College finds a winner in Maths Trek

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At Roleystone Community College, an independent public school southeast of Perth, selecting the right educational resources is a collaborative effort between the leadership team and classroom teachers.
Pedagogy in Mathematics – how Maths Trek aligns with key research findings

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The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) recently released their Pedagogy in Mathematics position paper, sparking considerable interest among educators across Australia. We unpacked its key findings and how they can be applied to teaching when using Maths Trek’s Foundation…
Plan ahead with the Weekly Resources List

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When you have a busy day or week of teaching ahead, the last thing you need is to be frantically searching for resources to use in your maths lessons.
Critical thinking lessons in Maths Trek

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Critical thinking is an invaluable skill and one that’s fostered throughout the Maths Trek program.
Unpacking Rosenshine's 10 principles of effective instruction

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Educators seeking to enhance their teaching impact often turn to evidence-based frameworks for guidance in refining their instructional methods.
Four ways to make the most of Term 4 with Maths Trek

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It’s Term 4 and no doubt you’re either rushing to catch up on everything you couldn’t fit in earlier in the year, or you’ve finished your assessment and reporting and are looking for productive activities to wrap up the year.
Plan your Maths Trek professional learning for 2025

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Maths Trek’s professional learning options are designed to support teachers and ensure a smooth and consistent implementation of the program across your whole school. Let’s explore the range of professional learning options available to schools implementing Maths Trek in 2025!