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PSTC Resources
containing direct reference to Task Centres
as at October 1995
Tasks
Equipment
- Hands-on Tasks for the Classroom by de Mestre, N. (1994). Gold Coast: PUB: Vengram.
Blackline masters and solutions, for primary and lower secondary. Available from N& M de Mestre (Vengram), 46 Bertana Drive, Mudgeeraba, Queensland. $22.00 plus $3 postage.
Maths Task Centre Project by the Curriculum Corporation (1997). Melbourne: PUB: Curriculum Corporation.
Materials needed for the construction of 100 tasks, for primary and secondary. Available from the Curriculum Corporation, PO Box 177, Carlton South, Victoria, 3053.
The Task Centre- Smile by Henry, B. & Milne, G. (Eds). (1992). Melbourne: PUB: Victoria College Centre for Studies in the Curriculum.
Blackline masters and solutions, for upper primary and secondary. Available from Centre for Studies in the Curriculum, Deakin University(Rusden Campus), 662 Blackburn Road, Clayton, Victoria. $28.00
- 70 Hands - on Tasks by de Mestre, N.& Richards, M. (1995). Mudgeeraba: PUB: Vengram.
Blackline masters and worked solutions, suitable for upper primary and secondary. Some tasks involve simple algebra. Available from N& M de Mestre (Vengram), 46 Bertana Drive, Mudgeeraba, Queensland. $40.00 + $4 postage.
Samples : Pyramids, Digital Clock.
Note: Details of articles describing aspects of Task Centres such as their operation, assessment and establishment are available via the Problem Solving Task Centre Network.
- Containers
The most commonly used containers are transparent plastic boxes. Also used are hang up bags and recycled items such as ice cream containers.
- Transparent Plastic Boxes
- Plastics & Storage Warehouse are experienced at supplying the appropriate transparent boxes throughout Australia and Wayne is very easy to deal with.
Contact: Wayne Bartlett
Tel: 03 9334 2392
Fax: 03 9330 4337
Price: $3.25 and free delivery in the Melbourne Metropolitan area.
Delivery charges applies to other areas.
- In the USA schools have had success with similar boxes through the Rubber Maid web site.
- Hang up bags
Of the type used in libraries.
"Raeco" is a well known manufacturer. Size 2 (250 x 350 mm) bags are the most popular.
- Raeco
PH 008 333 335
FAX 03 9764 0999
Bags: Price around $10 for a set of 10 plus postage and handling
Other Equipment
Much other equipment can be scrounged from around the school or home.
Counters, plastic square tiles, matchsticks, cubes, toys and so on are often required.
Some materials may need to be indivually constructed.
Card for the instructions and "contact' or other plastic covering is essential.
Many schools advertise in their newsletter for games and toys for use in tasks.
- Good Educational suppliers of such materials are:
- DiceMasters Australia/Genie Educational Pty. Ltd.
Unit 3 /41 Gatwick Rd
Bayswater VIC 3153
Tel: 03 9761 5782
Fax: 03 9761 5783
- Victoria Only
The school supply company State Supply Service will only supply Victorian schools.
Examples of Task Centre items available are:
- Square Storage Cannister (22cm x 22cm x 7 cm) $4.20. Item number 34738
Plastic Tablets (25cm x 25cm x 3mm) packet of 100. Item number 30007
Cubit Set (plastic cubes) (2cm x 2cm x 2cm). Item number 30016
- Cardboard 200mm x 200mm. Item number 29726
Contact: State Supply Service
Locked Bag No. 10
Altona Vic 3018
PH 039 315 9455
- Outside Victoria
Members in states other than Victoria are of course welcome to contact the above manufacturers or educational suppliers, but may well find good local suppliers. Please let me know of good suppliers in your area ao I can pass on the information.
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