Event

Date

Description

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Limited in-person places in 2022! Book now to ensure you get your place.

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

Date: Friday November 25, 2022

Time: 9am – 2:45pm

Venue: EY Australia, 8 Exhibition St Melbourne 

Cost: 

• MAV Institutional Member $25 per student
• Non MAV Institutional Member $35 per student

SCHOOLS can also join the event virtually.

Click here to register!

An opportunity for students in Years 9 & 10 to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations. The afternoon includes two hands on activities offered by Engineers without Borders and EY Australia.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

BOOK ASAP – PLACES ARE FILLING FAST

Dates & venues:

• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

Register here via MAV events

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

MAV's VCE Revision Program is LIVE and open for registrations!

Each year the Mathematical Association of Victoria prepares a very successful VCE revision package for students in the three VCE Mathematics studies: 

• Mathematical Methods
• Specialist Mathematics
• Further Mathematics.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria developed a self-paced, interactive, online VCE Revision Course for all 3 maths studies. 

The program received incredibly positive feedback as it was jam-packed with useful information and advice, and accessible all the way until the end of the VCE exams.

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Head to the website for more information and registrations: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Student-activities/VCE-revision-program

MAV Employment Hub

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits through to the end of 2023.

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Good study habits: 5 tips for students:

Good study habits lead to success, if you need a few ideas on how to get set-up and prepared for study, check out our tip sheet now.

7 ways parents can help their kids with maths:

Great tips on getting your kids involved with real world maths tasks, download here.

Maths and ATAR. Top 4 tips for students and parents:

Find out more about why selecting maths at VCE can support a good ATAR, but also prepare students for success beyond school.

Eddie Woo MAV18 Keynote: Principles of Engaging mathematics Teaching

One of the central challenges to effective mathematics learning is that we must cultivate an environment and a view of mathematics that motivates students to undertake the work of learning. In this session, we will explore aspects of mathematics that are often under-emphasised but must be recovered to
engage a broad range of students in our beautiful and practical subject.

Watch the video here.

MAV19 Keynote Professor Kate Smith-Miles: Mythbusting Mathematics

In this talk, Kate will share her own mathematical journey – why she became a mathematician, how her mathematics is applied to real world problems, and why it is that “mathematician” is consistently ranked as the No. 1 job in the world. In so doing, she will attempt to debunk many of the myths surrounding mathematics along the way.

Watch the video here.

MAV19 Keynote Professor Mike Askew - Big Ideas: Connecting within and across the mathematics curriculum

In this plenary I will share some of the research into how we can support everyone reason mathematically and suggest some practical examples for bringing reasoning into the centre of mathematics lessons, conferences on mathematics, leadership and thinking. Topics have included professional
learning teams, questioning, curriculum and leadership practices.

Watch the video here.

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

MAV Solutions 2021 VCAA Exams - All Studies - Online Resource

Ensure students prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV solutions to the 2021 VCAA Examinations 1 & 2 for Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Each solution set features: fully worked solutions for all sections, advice on solution processes and permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase, (during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

Footy Feud! Class Set

WHAT IS FOOTY FEUD!?

Footy Feud! is an Australian football themed-card game. This Class Set contains 12 decks of cards.

Players are dealt numeric cards, and choose the highest value for scoring.
The objective is to have the highest score at the end of the game (played over 4 quarters).

4 cards in the deck allow stealing or score multiplication.

Do I need to know about Australian football to play the game?
No; Footy Feud! has tested very well with people of all ages who have no interest in Australian football.
If you are familiar with the Australian football scoring method it may make the game initially easier to grasp.

View video of how to play here.

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings

In Peter Liljedahl's bestselling Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, readers discovered that thinking is a precursor to learning. Translating 15 years of research, the anchor book introduced 14 practices that have the most potential to increase student thinking in the classroom and can work for any teacher in any setting.

But how do these practices work in a classroom with social distancing or in settings that are not always face-to-face? This follow-up supplement will answer those questions, and more. It walks teachers through how to adapt the 14 practices for 12 distinct settings, some of which came about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide:

Provides the what, why, and how to adapt each practice in face-to-face settings that require social distancing, fixed seating, or small class sizes; synchronous and asynchronous virtual settings; synchronous and asynchronous hybrid settings; independent learning; and homeschooling.
Includes guidance on using thinking classroom practices to support students in unfinished learning in small groups and one-on-one teaching or tutoring.
Offers updated toolkits and a recommended order for the implementation of the practices for each of the settings.

Event

Date

Description

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Registrations close

Friday 7th October   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Limited in-person places available- book now to not miss out.

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Presenters include:

• Jen Bowden - MAV primary Education Consultant
• Peter Saffin - MAV CEO
• Dr Paul Swan
• Narelle Rice
• Ange Rogers
• Paul Staniscia
• Ellen Corovic
• Thomas Moore
• Michael Minas
• Cathy Epstein/Rodgers
• Andrea O’Connor
• Jane Hubbard
• Di Liddell
• Amanda Cassidy
• Judy Gregg

  Download the full flyer here!

   

Date: 14th October 

Time: 9AM - 3:30PM

Non Member: $125.00

Members: $100.00

Preservice teachers members: $30.00

Registrations here.

For more information contact Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au 

Post a job:

Please post your roles on our jobs board, and have them specifically listed in this newsletter to raise their profile. 

• Go to https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Services-and-News/Employment-Hub/Post-a-job-advertisement
• Select the option of 1 or 2 months and follow the instructions.
• Tip: When you add your job information ensure you save at the bottom of the page before proceeding to the next screen or info may be lost.

Any problems please get in touch with psaffin@mav.vic.edu.au

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits through to the end of 2023.

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Top 5 Tips for teachers: Number Talks

A Number Talk is an opportunity for students to communicate mathematically, to learn from each other and to gain insight into an array of strategies used to solve problems.

Top 5 Tips for teachers: Successful warm-ups

Warm-ups are used in the maths classroom to prime student thinking in preparation for a lesson. Warm-ups should be purposeful, easy to start and take ten minutes or less.

Top 5 Tips for teachers: Authentic tasks

An authentic mathematical task will support building and extending important knowledge, skills and understandings, and develop productive dispositions towards mathematics.

James Tanton MAV20: Exploding dots: A global phenomenon

James Tanton (PhD, Princeton 1994, mathematics) is an author, a consultant, and an ambassador for the Mathematical Association of America in Washington D.C., currently serving as their Mathematician-at-Large. He has taught mathematics both at university and high school. James is absolutely committed to promoting effective and joyful mathematics thinking, learning, and doing at all levels of the education spectrum.

Watch the video here.

Professor Kate Smith-Miles MAV19 Keynote: Mythbusting Mathematics

In this talk, Kate will share her own mathematical journey – why she became a mathematician, how her mathematics is applied to real world problems, and why it is that “mathematician” is consistently ranked as the No. 1 job in the world. In so doing, she will attempt to debunk many of the myths surrounding mathematics along the way.

Watch the video here.

2019 Primary Keynote - Associate Professor Wee Tiong Seah: Loving mathematics: Leading cultural change in your school.

Cultural Leadership is one of the 5 Leadership Domains in the Victorian Developmental Learning Framework for School Leaders. According to this model, effective cultural leadership is underpinned by the capability to shape the future with a vision, develop a unique group culture, and sustain partnerships and networks. In this presentation, we will see what cultural leadership looks like in the context of mathematics teaching and learning, especially in the fostering of the four mathematical proficiencies.

Watch the video here.

Numerous ConneXions - Family Card Set 2

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

The Legend Of Rock, Paper, Scissors

You’ve played the game…now read the book. Long ago in the Kingdom of Backgarden lived a fearsome warrior named ROCK. ROCK was undefeated in battle, and yet, he felt unfulfilled. So he went in search of a worthy opponent. Little did he know that at that very moment two more warriors were setting forth with the very same idea. When ROCK collides with SCISSORS from the village of Junk Drawer, and the ferocious PAPER, who hails from the Empire of Mum’s Study, an epic and hilarious battle ensues. And the rest, as they say, is history. A riotously funny new picture book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons came Home, Drew Daywalt, and New York Times bestselling illustrator, Adam Rex. Suggested reading age 4+

Somebody's Land

An accessible picture book for young children that introduces First Nations history and the term 'terra nullius' to a general audience, from Australian of the Year, community leader and anti-racism advocate Adam Goodes and political adviser and former journalist Ellie Laing, with artwork by Barkindji illustrator David Hardy.

Somebody's Land is an invitation to connect with First Nations culture, to acknowledge the hurt of the past, and to join together as one community with a precious shared history as old as time.

Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing's powerful words and David Hardy's pictures, full of life, invite children and their families to imagine themselves into Australia's past - to feel the richness of our First Nations' history, to acknowledge that our country was never terra nullius, and to understand what 'welcome to our country' really means.

ENGAGING MATHS: 21 More Favourite Lessons

This book follows the success of Engaging Maths: 25 Favourite Lessons (“the Blue Book”) which continues to stimulate a lot of interest from teachers, mathematics leaders, and pre-service teachers alike. There are 21 brand new lessons, across Foundation to Year 8. This full colour volume with over 160 classroom photos encourages both physical and cognitive engagement, with lots of fun thrown in!

Teachers can use Concept Cartoons to develop geometry understanding, enhance visualisation through Look Make Check Adjust, build mental computation through 4Up!, provide real challenge with Cubes in My Pocket, or head outside for Footy Angles. With Matt Sexton joining the writing team, new features include an extended introduction with topics such as rethinking ability (achievement) grouping, using enabling and extending prompts, valuing productive struggle, and the importance of recording. There’s also advice for School Mathematics Leaders on how they might use the book to facilitate teacher professional learning. Each lesson has a section on Possible Assessment Strategies to help make assessment work for teachers. The Going Further section provides ideas on additional investigations which can potentially build on what has happened during the lesson. More engaging maths? Yes please!

Seriously Fun Maths

In Seriously Fun Maths, Dr Laura Tuohilampi changes the narrative of mathematics education into something fascinating, intriguing and something that touches every human. Based on her cutting-edge research she challenges the outdated ways of motivating students around maths.

This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students. Even adults!

This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a 'good' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what's important - making mathematics a meaningful experience.

Everyone will have serious fun while learning maths!

Event

Date

Description

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

Date: Friday November 25, 2022

Time: 9am – 2:45pm

Venue: EY Australia, 8 Exhibition St Melbourne 

Cost: 

• MAV Institutional Member $25 per student
• Non MAV Institutional Member $35 per student

SCHOOLS can also join the event virtually.

Click here to register!

An opportunity for students in Years 9 & 10 to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations. The afternoon includes two hands on activities offered by Engineers without Borders and EY Australia.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

BOOK ASAP – PLACES ARE FILLING FAST

Dates & venues:

• Tarneit P-9 College – Sept 9 (Years 7-9)
• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

Register here via MAV events

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

Thank you to our host schools for running highly challenging and engaging events:

• Derrimut Primary School, Derrimut 
• Genazzno, Kew
• Federation University, Gippsland
• RMIT University
• Lowther Hall, Essendon 
• Overnewton Anglican College, Keilor 
• PEGS, Essendon
• PEGS, Keilor East 
• St Patrick's Catholic Parish Primary School, Mentone 
• Southern Cross Grammar, Caroline Springs
• Trinity Grammar, Kew 

Thank you to our sponsors for all of their support and prizes:

• Texas Instruments
• RMIT University
• Cambridge University Press
• Jacaranda
• CASIO Education
• Australian National University
• Federation University
• Footy Feud
• Think Squared
• The Huddle, North Melbourne Football Club

Each year the Mathematical Association of Victoria prepares a very successful VCE revision package for students in the three VCE Mathematics studies: 

• Mathematical Methods
• Specialist Mathematics
• Further Mathematics.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria developed a self-paced, interactive, online VCE Revision Course for all 3 maths studies. 

The program received incredibly positive feedback as it was jam-packed with useful information and advice, and accessible all the way until the end of the VCE exams.

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Head to the website for more information and registrations: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Student-activities/VCE-revision-program

Good study habits: 5 tips for students.

Good study habits lead to success, if you need a few ideas on how to get set-up and prepared for study, check out our tip sheet now.

More support for student and parents are found on our parent webpage: 

https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Resources/Parents/Secondary-School-parent-support

Keynote Highlight - Thursday 1 December 2022 (Secondary)

Shelley Hannigan
Senior Lecturer, Deakin University

Mathematics through an artistic eye

This keynote presents and discusses examples that demonstrate the diversity of art and mathematics relationships relevant for secondary school teaching and learning. Examples will be shared in which art has been effective or useful for engaging students in learning STEAM subjects with an emphasis on mathematics.

The design and structural synergies between mathematics and art, aesthetic qualities of the two subjects, and the interesting backgrounds of mathematics and art will be explored. Encouraging disciplinary based education as well as transdisciplinary education, effective ways of implementing art and maths together will be shared and discussed.

This draws on Shelley’s experience as a visual artist and her research exploring ways to use art to enhance STEAM teaching and learning.

Shelley specialises in art education but also teaches units in education studies, art-well-being and creative pedagogies. She is also a practicing artist researching practice-based research and supervising PhD students. Her research also investigates creative practices that can contribute to enhanced learning and well-being, practice-based research and transdisciplinary practices such as arts-health and STEAM. Her recent publications discuss the use of art in teaching and learning science in secondary schools and the important role of aesthetics in this process as well as creativity.

This keynote is supported by:

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/Vic_Teachers_Resilience  

The survey can be completed anonymously, and all information will remain confidential.

If you have questions regarding the research, please email dmitchell@csu.edu.au.

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

MAV Solutions 2021 VCAA Exams - All Studies - Online Resource

Ensure students prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV solutions to the 2021 VCAA Examinations 1 & 2 for Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Each solution set features: fully worked solutions for all sections, advice on solution processes and permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase, (during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

Numerous ConneXion - Family Card Set 3

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

Primary and Middle Years Mathematics, Teaching Developmentally

This text is targeted towards teaching primary and middle years mathematics units in the Bachelor of Education degree.

Illustrates how children learn mathematics, and then shows pre-service teachers the most effective methods of teaching mathematics through hands-on, problem-based activities.

Serves as a go-to reference for the mathematics content suggested for Foundation to Year 9 as recommended in the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (ACARA, 2016), and for the research-based strategies that illustrate how students best learn this content.
Presents a practical resource of robust, problem-based activities and tasks that can engage students in the use of significant mathematical concepts and skills.
Reports on technology that makes teaching mathematics in a problem-based approach more visible, including access to ready-to-use activity pages and references to quality websites.

Thinking Mathematically

Thinking Mathematically is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their powers to think mathematically, whether at school, at university or just out of interest. This book is invaluable for anyone who wishes to promote mathematical thinking in others or for anyone who has always wondered what lies at the core of mathematics. Thinking Mathematically reveals the processes at the heart of mathematics and demonstrates how to encourage and develop them. Extremely practical, it involves the reader in questions so that subsequent discussions speak to immediate experience.

Event

Date

Description

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Bookings now open!   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Presenters include:

• Jen Bowden - MAV primary Education Consultant
• Peter Saffin - MAV CEO
• Dr Paul Swan
• Narelle Rice
• Ange Rogers
• Paul Staniscia
• Ellen Corovic
• Thomas Moore
• Michael Minas
• Cathy Epstein/Rodgers
• Andrea O’Connor
• Jane Hubbard
• Di Liddell
• Amanda Cassidy
• Judy Gregg

  Download the full flyer here!

   

Date: 14th October 

Time: 9AM - 3:30PM

Non Member: $125.00

Members: $100.00

Preservice teachers members: $30.00

Registrations here.

For more information contact Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au 

Keynote Highlight - Thursday 1 December 2022 (Primary)

Paul Swan
A-Z Type

The Value of Worthwhile Tasks as an Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics: online and offline.

In this Keynote Dr Paul Swan will share some tasks that employ many High Impact Teaching Strategies. Using some simple materials, such as counters and other materials commonly found around the home, Paul will ask participants to engage in some tasks that combine all of the proficiency strands: Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning – all vital elements of being prepared for a changing world. Along the way Paul will share some lessons learned from using some of these tasks in a remote learning environment.

Dr Paul Swan works with school leaders and teachers to improve the teaching of mathematics in primary schools. He has written many books and games – many of which are free on his website www.drpaulswan.com.au - to support the teaching and learning of mathematics. More recently he has been working on the development support materials for students requiring intervention in mathematics and help for teachers trying to teach students how to solve word questions in maths.

 This keynote is supported by:

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Membership renewals - if you did not renew in 2022, you can  fix that! 

Soon you can join for 2023, we will have our new pricing and start joinng people for 2023 in October. 

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

The Maths Show – full of audience interaction, maths history, puzzles and maths magic.

Find out more

The Maths and Climate Change Show – see how maths can help save the planet

Find our more

SURVEY LINK: https://www.research.net/r/Vic_Teachers_Resilience   

The survey can be completed anonymously,  and all information will remain confidential.

If you have questions regarding the research, please email dmitchell@csu.edu.au.

Numerous ConneXions - Family Card Set 1

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

One Big Pair Of Underwear

Count and share with…underwear! Come along on a zany adventure with this Classic Board Book edition of One Big Pair of Underwear from New York Times bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld!

What’s one thing that two bears, three yaks, four goats, and six cats have in common?

They hate to share.

But look out—here comes a pack of twenty pigs ready to prove that sharing makes everything twice as fun!

This seriously silly Classic Board Book with artwork by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site irresistibly combines the concepts of counting and sharing.

A Collection of Mathematics Activities: Book 2

This publication provides tried and tested activities that can result in enjoyable, exciting and rewarding mathematical moments for students. The activities support individual, partner, small and large group applications, falling into two categories of spatial and number. A table maps each activity to school levels from Foundation to Year 8 and to the proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning, providing a guide for their selection.

 Book 2 contains 25 activities that are described using a consistent format and are supported by reproducible masters, suitable for copying.

Teaching Mathematics Through Story Books: Book 2

Children’s story books are a fantastic tool in every early childhood teacher’s toolbox. This book takes 14 of the most popular story books for the Year 2 – Year 3 age range and provides a number of mathematical activities for students to do based off the story book; for example investigating the months of the year in Penny Matthews’ A Year On Our Farm. The book includes copiable resources to make using the activities a breeze. Each story book is given multiple mathematical activity options.

WHODUNNIT, EDDIE WOO? TIME OUT!

Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger.

When Eddie uncovers a potential clue to a century's old treasure hunt, he and his friends Rusty and DT are soon hot on the trail of this long ago, hidden treasure.

Eddie must crack clues, scale a lighthouse, discover a hidden cave behind a waterfall and navigate hidden tunnels to stop the treasure falling into the wrong hands.

About the Author

Eddie Woo has been teaching mathematics at Cherrybrook Technology High School, Sydney for more than ten years.

In 2012, Eddie started recording his lessons and uploading them to Youtube - creating 'Wootube'. Since then, he has amassed a following of more than 1 million subscribers and his videos have been viewed more than 60 million times.

In 2018, Eddie was named Australia's Local Hero of the Year and shortlisted as one of the top ten teachers in the world. He has an ongoing ambassadorial role with the NSW Department of Education and is now in charge of its Maths Growth Team of highly skilled maths teachers, who mentor others in how to teach the subject well. There are 13 teachers on the team, which will grow to 22 by 2025. Since March last year, they have supported more than 300 teachers across 59 public schools.

Eddie says: 'The mathematics we teach may be similar to what it was 100 years ago, but how it's applied in the real world changes all the time.'

WHODUNNIT, EDDIE WOO? TEAM TROUBLE!

Eddie Woo Super Sleuth is ready for action and mystery. With a mind for maths and a nose for adventure, he is about to skateboard into ... danger.

When Eddie receives a cryptic message from Mr Appleby, a Woo family friend and resident of Sunny Side Aged Care, he is soon on a mission to thwart the evil plans of smugglers.

It's up to Eddie to crack the clues and improve his skateboarding so that he can enter the annual school Triple Threat Quest with his best friends Rusty and DT.

About the Author

Eddie Woo has been teaching mathematics at Cherrybrook Technology High School, Sydney for more than ten years. In 2012, Eddie started recording his lessons and uploading them to Youtube - creating 'Wootube'. Since then, he has amassed a following of more than 1 million subscribers and his videos have been viewed more than 60 million times.

In 2018, Eddie was named Australia's Local Hero of the Year and shortlisted as one of the top ten teachers in the world. He has an ongoing ambassadorial role with the NSW Department of Education and is now in charge of its Maths Growth Team of highly skilled maths teachers, who mentor others in how to teach the subject well. There are 13 teachers on the team, which will grow to 22 by 2025. Since March last year, they have supported more than 300 teachers across 59 public schools.

Eddie says: 'The mathematics we teach may be similar to what it was 100 years ago, but how it's applied in the real world changes all the time.'

Event

Date

Description

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student Part 2- Wolfram Research: Interactive Notebook Follow Up Session

Virtual:

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is a follow up session on Wolfram Research - Interactive Notebook. It is aimed at secondary mathematics teachers and follows the previous session and basic introduction to the Wolfram Language and tools available. The session aims to provide an open space for question and answering on the workflow and use of the Wolfram Notebook and work first hand with attendees on ways to improve and refine skills within the tools but allow deeper exploration and goal setting for future use with students.

VCE 2023 Study Design - Virtual Conference

Registration closes Wednesday 24th August at 5pm  - BOOK NOW

Virtual:

Friday 2nd September 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:15pm

Cost: 

• Member Individual: $120 for one study OR $400 for all 4 studies.
• Member School: $990 for all staff access for all 4 studies.
• Non-member Individual: $150 for one study OR $500 for all 4 studies.
• Non-member School: $1125 for all staff access for all 4 studies.

This full day VCE conference focusing on the 2023 VCE Study Design offers workshops in all four studies - Foundation, General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics. The conference includes an overview of the 2023 Study Design and multiple workshops options. Sessions range from sample exam type questions from new content, Mathematical Investigations (SACs) and some sessions focusing in depth on coverage of new content.

NOTE: Delegates will have the choice of registering for:

• One Study
• All Four Studies
• Group bookings - this will allow all staff from their school to have access to All Four Studies

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

New Frontiers of Learning:
Human Centered Maths

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

Date: Friday November 25, 2022

Time: 9am – 2:45pm

Venue: EY Australia, 8 Exhibition St Melbourne 

Cost: 

• MAV Institutional Member $25 per student
• Non MAV Institutional Member $35 per student

SCHOOLS can also join the event virtually.

Click here to register!

An opportunity for students in Years 9 & 10 to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations. The afternoon includes two hands on activities offered by Engineers without Borders and EY Australia.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

BOOK ASAP – PLACES ARE FILLING FAST

Dates & venues:

• Geelong High School – Thurs Sept 1 (Years 7 – 10)
• Tarneit P-9 College – Sept 9 (Years 7-9)
• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

Register here via MAV events

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

When: Tuesday 6 September 2022
Where: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Who should attend: Teachers of Foundation - Year 10
Book at: www.mav.vic.edu.au/events  

Registrations close Thursday 1 September

Download the program here.

Each year the Mathematical Association of Victoria prepares a very successful VCE revision package for students in the three VCE Mathematics studies: 

• Mathematical Methods
• Specialist Mathematics
• Further Mathematics.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria developed a self-paced, interactive, online VCE Revision Course for all 3 maths studies. 

The program received incredibly positive feedback as it was jam-packed with useful information and advice, and accessible all the way until the end of the VCE exams.

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Head to the website for more information and registrations: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Student-activities/VCE-revision-program

Keynote Highlight - Thursday 1 December 2022 (Secondary)

Hayley Dureau
Master Teacher (Mathematics) Teaching Excellence Program - Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership

Nimble networks

With more information and resources than ever before at our fingertips, is networking still relevant and should we bother investing time and energy into it? Hayley Dureau argues strongly – yes!

There’s an invaluable degree of depth and insight that can be gained through dialogue, team-teaching, and observation, between mathematics educators. In this session, Hayley shares some of the opportunities and insights gained through the Teaching Excellence Program, including practical strategies for sharing and challenging thinking. The session explores examples of connections made between teachers in various contexts, settings, and sectors, and how the sharing of stories and strategies can open our minds to new ways of thinking and teaching and encourage the trailing of new ideas.

This keynote is supported by:

STEM and Mathematics – a career that makes a difference - WATCH NOW

Our session was great success last Tuesday night. Thanks to those that could join us and to Asha for her passionate presentation.

If you missed it the recording is now available on MAV's YouTube channel to be shared in your schools carerrs news, or send the link to your students:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MathematicsMatters

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

MAV Solutions 2021 VCAA Exams - All Studies - Online Resource

Ensure students prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV solutions to the 2021 VCAA Examinations 1 & 2 for Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Each solution set features: fully worked solutions for all sections, advice on solution processes and permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase, (during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

Molly and the Mathematical Mystery

Find the clues and lift the flaps on this mathematical mystery!

Join Molly as she ventures into a curious world where nothing is quite as it seems... A trail of clues lead from scene to scene, presenting Molly with a number of challenges. But who is leaving the clues and where will they lead?

This interactive mystery shows maths isn't just about numbers and sums - its about imagination! An explorative and creative approach to the sometimes daunting topic of maths.

This brilliantly created book shows maths isn't just about numbers and sums... it's also about using your imagination, making sense of the world, and making seemingly impossible things possible! 

Leading Improvements in Mathematics Teaching and Learning

School leaders have ready access to assessment data, motivating efforts to improve the numeracy outcomes of their students, but it can be difficult for principals to decide how to achieve these goals within their school's existing strategic plans and policies.

Emeritus Professor Peter Sullivan brings his decades of experience and research in mathematics teaching and education to a carefully curated selection of proven practices and effective approaches that will help school leaders empower teachers and achieve improved numeracy outcomes for their students.

With links to the OECD's Future of Education and Skills 2030 framework and the Victorian Education Department's high impact teaching strategies, the book gives school leaders insights into professional learning opportunities and high-impact practices that can align improvement visions and goals with effective classroom approaches.

Quality learning experiences, lesson structure, learning sequences, classroom culture, collaborative planning and effective teaching are addressed in ways that will help school leaders improve not only students' numeracy and mathematics outcomes, but also their critical and creative thinking skills, enabling classroom learning to be transferred to real-life contexts.

Leading Improvements in Mathematics Teaching and Learning provides a framework for a set of high-impact strategies that individually and together can be the focus of teacher professional learning, school improvement and student numeracy achievement.

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.

• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

New Frontiers of Learning 2022: Human centered maths
 
Bookings now open!

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne 

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Bookings now open!   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

When: Tuesday 6 September 2022
Where: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Who should attend: Teachers of Foundation - Year 10
Book at: www.mav.vic.edu.au/events 

Registrations close Thursday 1 September

Download the program here.

Presenters include:

• Jen Bowden - MAV primary Education Consultant
• Peter Saffin - MAV CEO
• Dr Paul Swan
• Narelle Rice
• Ange Rogers
• Paul Staniscia
• Ellen Corovic
• Thomas Moore
• Michael Minas
• Cathy Epstein/Rodgers
• Andrea O’Connor
• Jane Hubbard
• Di Liddell
• Amanda Cassidy
• Judy Gregg

  Download the full flyer here!

   

Date: 14th October 

Time: 9AM - 3:30PM

Non Member: $125.00

Members: $100.00

Preservice teachers members: $30.00

Registrations here.

For more information contact Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au 

Keynote Highlight - Thursday 1 December 2022 (Primary)

Janette Bobis
Professor of Mathematics Education, The University of Sydney

Pedagogies to ambitiously engage early years students

For many decades researchers have systematically explored the effectiveness of various pedagogies with the goal of improving teaching and learning. Emanating from this body of research we now know a great deal about practices for more effective teaching of mathematics. But mysteries surrounding why some practices seemingly work when implemented by one teacher or in one classroom but not for another still exist.

Janette’s intention in this session is not to simply present a series of ‘best’ or ‘effective’ practices for teachers to memorise and imitate in their classrooms. Instead, she wishes to raise awareness and spark discussion of what might be the potential of an ensemble of practices that can more ambitiously engage early years students in problem solving, and critical and creative mathematical thinking than is the current classroom norm. 

This keynote is supported by:

Membership renewals - if you did not renew in 2022, you can  fix that! 

Soon you can join for 2023. We will have our new pricing and start joining people for 2023 in October. 

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

MAV has been collaborating with educational game developers Playlunch Games on the development of Town Squared. Town Squared is a game-based platform for children aged 7 - 11 that builds confidence and reduces maths anxiety in children and families. 

In Town Squared, children are immersed in a beautiful multiplayer world that weaves maths concepts and financial literacy learning into gameplay. Our aim is to get children to enjoy using the maths concepts they learn in class, in a safe, fun, social environment.

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

120s Bubble Board

Discover place value, skip counting, addition, subtraction and number properties with this durable ‘pop and learn’ 120s board. The double-sided board features numbers printed in ascending order on the front and descending order on the back.

An activity sheet is included with each purchase of a bubble board.

Maths On The Go - Book 1

This easy-to-use book contains activities that are simple to organise and implement, require minimum equipment, and are easily adapted across a range of years and age levels.

The activities cover the four main content strands: Number, Chance and Data, Measurement and Space.

Sheep Won't Sleep

Counting sheep is supposed to help you sleep—but a room full of yaks, alpacas, and llamas would keep anyone awake in this counting book with a comical twist.

Winner of the Mathical Book Prize!

A glass of warm milk, reading, working on her knitting—nothing can help Clarissa get to sleep. When even counting sheep doesn't help her doze off, she tried pairs of alpacas instead. Two, four, six . . . then llamas by fives . . . then yaks by tens!

But no one could sleep with a room full of bouncing, bleating, shedding animals. Determined to unravel her problem so she can get some sleep, Clarissa counts back down until she's all alone, and she can finally get some rest.

Introducing addition and subtraction by ones, twos, fives, and tens, Sheep Won't Sleep is part bedtime story, part math practice— and the hilarious illustrations of spotted, striped, and plaid animals are sure to appeal to imaginative readers of all ages.  A perfect-- and fun!-- way to introduce and reinforce counting in groups, this is sure to be a study- and bedtime favorite!

Problem Solving; Word Problems with Counters

Part of the Problem Solving Series, Problem Solving Word Problems with Counters includes a series of reproducible cards that may be projected onto a screen or printed out onto card or paper and limited. All students need are some red, blue, green and yellow counters to solve the problems. Some sample modelled solutions are provided as well as comprehensive solutions.

Practical Teaching Strategies In Numeracy for Children with Learning Difficulties: Set of 5 Books

In this series of five books, originally developed for children with Down Syndrome, Dr Munro has simplified the steps needed to acquire basic mathematical skills for teachers, parents and carers.
The books follow a sequence according to skill levels and the program can be entered at any level relevant to the skills of the child. The books in the series are: Pre-number (33 pages), Numbers to Five (66 pages), Numbers to Ten (83 pages), Numbers to Twenty (90 pages), Numbers to One Hundred (151 pages).

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student Part 2- Wolfram Research: Interactive Notebook Follow Up Session

Virtual:

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is a follow up session on Wolfram Research - Interactive Notebook. It is aimed at secondary mathematics teachers and follows the previous session and basic introduction to the Wolfram Language and tools available. The session aims to provide an open space for question and answering on the workflow and use of the Wolfram Notebook and work first hand with attendees on ways to improve and refine skills within the tools but allow deeper exploration and goal setting for future use with students.

VCE 2023 Study Design - Virtual Conference

Places are selling fast!

Virtual:

Friday 2nd September 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:15pm

Cost: 

• Member Individual: $120 for one study OR $400 for all 4 studies.
• Member School: $990 for all staff access for all 4 studies.
• Non-member Individual: $150 for one study OR $500 for all 4 studies.
• Non-member School: $1125 for all staff access for all 4 studies.

This full day VCE conference focusing on the 2023 VCE Study Design offers workshops in all four studies - Foundation, General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics. The conference includes an overview of the 2023 Study Design and multiple workshops options. Sessions range from sample exam type questions from new content, Mathematical Investigations (SACs) and some sessions focusing in depth on coverage of new content.

NOTE: Delegates will have the choice of registering for:

• One Study
• All Four Studies
• Group bookings - this will allow all staff from their school to have access to All Four Studies

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

New Frontiers of Learning:
Human centered maths

Bookings open!

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne 

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

STEM and Mathematics - a career that makes a difference

STEM and mathematics careers are some of the most valuable, rewarding, and future focused careers on offer. Mathematics study leads to a wide variety of entry points to a host of industries, great salaries, and amazing opportunities, where you will support Australia's future innovation and economy. Have you thought about where continuing to study mathematics could lead you? A free virtual event for students of year 8 to 12.

Join as class, or get your students to join with the family at home!

Happening soon!

Virtual: 

Date: Tuesday 16th August 2022

Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Cost: Free 

Register here: 

www.trybooking.com/BZMUU 

Download the flier to share with students!

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

HOLD THE DATE!

Wednesday September 7, 2022

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Dates & venues:

• Myrtleford Secondary College – August 17 (Years 7 & 8)
• Tarneit P-9 College – Sept 9 (Years 7-9)
• Geelong High School – Thurs Sept 1 (Years 7 – 10)
• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

When: Tuesday 6 September 2022
Where: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Who should attend: Teachers of Foundation - Year 10
Book at: www.mav.vic.edu.au/events  

Registrations close Thursday 1 September

Download the program here.

Each year the Mathematical Association of Victoria prepares a very successful VCE revision package for students in the three VCE Mathematics studies: 

• Mathematical Methods
• Specialist Mathematics
• Further Mathematics.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria developed a self-paced, interactive, online VCE Revision Course for all 3 maths studies. 

The program received incredibly positive feedback as it was jam-packed with useful information and advice, and accessible all the way until the end of the VCE exams.

MAV Employment Hub

Membership renewals - it is never too late!

MAV membership renewals are now overdue!! If you have not paid you will no longer have access to member benefits and will get no more journals - so renew now!

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

The ATO’s 2022 Tax, Super + You competition is now open

The Tax, Super + You competition is a fun and engaging way for Australian high school students to learn about the value of tax and super. Not only does it help build financial literacy in students, but they also have a chance to win a share of the $7,600 prize pool for themselves and their school.

The competition invites high school students in years 7–12 to make a creative project about tax and super, with the topics based on the year the student is in at school. 

You can watch one of the competition judges, ATO Deputy Commissioner Hoa Wood, talk about the competition and how students can get involved.

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

MAV Solutions 2021 VCAA Exams - All Studies - Online Resource

Ensure students prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV solutions to the 2021 VCAA Examinations 1 & 2 for Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Each solution set features: fully worked solutions for all sections, advice on solution processes and permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase, (during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

Extension Mathematics for Higher Achieving Students Years 9-10

Extension Mathematics for Higher achieving students is for students who need and enjoy the challenge of working with material which encourages the application of higher order thinking.

The problems and exercises in these books encourage students

• to think creatively
• to be flexible in the use of new ideas and approaches
• to be fluent in the creation of an array of ideas
• to elaborate on similar ideas
• to be original in thinking of new approaches or new ways of seeing problems.

The problems and tasks are based on the topic and concept areas studied in the upper middle curriculum with extra task to allow challenge, application and extension of ideas. Solving the problems requires each student to seek information beyond the classroom, modifying their thinking and being prepared to use and think of new approaches in unfamiliar situations. The tasks can be used as an addition to the teaching program where more able students can be directed to pursue challenges which require the application of a range of problem solving techniques centred on the topic being studied.

Middle Leadership in Schools, A Practical Guide for Leading Learning

Middle leading refers to those teachers that both teach and have leadership roles, and thus can bridge the gap between the practices of learning and the management of schooling. Focusing on the practices of middle leaders, this book addresses the current lack of support and professional development for middle leaders in educational settings.

Middle Leadership in Schools positions middle leaders as professional leaders, and an integral part of educational and professional development in schools and other educational institutions. Drawing on empirical research spanning four countries, this book provides readers with a conceptual framework to understand middle leading and shows how middle leading practices unfold in real educational contexts. This is a valuable resource that goes beyond a theoretical conversation about middle leaders to provide readers with practical applications based on extensive research undertaken by the authors. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which include reflective discussion questions and recommended readings to promote collaborative engagement with the text. Chapters cover topics such as how middle leading is shaped in practice, its role in professional development and its impact on schools.

Illustrating to middle leaders how they can develop their leadership skills, the book will also be of interest to school principals and other senior leaders as a guide to supporting their middle leaders.

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.

• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

New Frontiers of Learning 2022: Human centered maths
 
Bookings now open!

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne 

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Bookings now open!   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

When: Tuesday 6 September 2022
Where: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Who should attend: Teachers of Foundation - Year 10
Book at: www.mav.vic.edu.au/events 

Registrations close Thursday 1 September

Download the program here.

Presenters include:

• Jen Bowden - MAV primary Education Consultant
• Peter Saffin - MAV CEO
• Dr Paul Swan
• Narelle Rice
• Ange Rogers
• Paul Staniscia
• Ellen Corovic
• Thomas Moore
• Michael Minas
• Cathy Epstein/Rodgers
• Andrea O’Connor
• Jane Hubbard
• Di Liddell
• Amanda Cassidy
• Judy Gregg

  Join live on the day, and have access to all sessions until 1st December, 2022.

  Download the full flyer here!

  For more information contact Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au

Bubble Board - Addition

Learn addition facts to twenty with this durable ‘pop and learn’ addition board. Addends one to ten are represented on the vertical and horizontal axes with the correct sum presented in the corresponding bubble. Pop bubbles as you practice and solve the equation. Bubbles on the reserve side are blank and can be used for creating visual addition examples.

An activity sheet is included with each purchase of a bubble board.

Shoes from Grandpa

When Grandpa decides to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes for winter, the rest of the family join in with offers of new socks, skirt, blouse, sweater, coat, scarf, hat and mittens. But all Jessie really wants is ...

Primary and Middle Years Mathematics, Teaching Developmentally

This text is targeted towards teaching primary and middle years mathematics units in the Bachelor of Education degree.

Illustrates how children learn mathematics, and then shows pre-service teachers the most effective methods of teaching mathematics through hands-on, problem-based activities.

Serves as a go-to reference for the mathematics content suggested for Foundation to Year 9 as recommended in the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (ACARA, 2016), and for the research-based strategies that illustrate how students best learn this content.
Presents a practical resource of robust, problem-based activities and tasks that can engage students in the use of significant mathematical concepts and skills.
Reports on technology that makes teaching mathematics in a problem-based approach more visible, including access to ready-to-use activity pages and references to quality websites.

Cubes in the Classroom

Linking or connecting cubes may be used for early years construction, particular with the addition of extra piece such double cubes, joiners and half cubes.

2cm linking cubes may then be used later in the school to introduce number ideas, algebraic thinking, measurement ideas such as volume and spatial ideas involving viewing cube constructions from different angles.

This Dr Paul Swan book will help teachers gain the most from the existing 1cm and 2cm cubes found in most storerooms and get the cubes into classrooms.

A Collection of Mathematics Activities: Book 2

This publication provides tried and tested activities that can result in enjoyable, exciting and rewarding mathematical moments for students. The activities support individual, partner, small and large group applications, falling into two categories of spatial and number. A table maps each activity to school levels from Foundation to Year 8 and to the proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning, providing a guide for their selection.

 Book 2 contains 25 activities that are described using a consistent format and are supported by reproducible masters, suitable for copying.

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

PRIME NUMBER: FOR PRIMARY
MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

(Members must log in to access journals)

VINCULUM: FOR SECONDARY
MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

(Members must log in to access journals)

COMMON DENOMINATOR MAGAZINE

Free for all!
Read now.

Event

Date

Description

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student

Virtual:

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is for secondary mathematics teachers who are interested in learning the basics of Mathematica, the Wolfram Language, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Notebooks for teaching, classroom activities and student topic investigations.

Presenter - Kelly Lean

Kelly is the Business and Resource Manager and consultant for WOLFRAM Australia and New Zealand. Kelly assists academic institutions from primary to tertiary, in the use of Wolfram Tools to deliver high level computational mathematics and computational based workflows in the classroom.

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student Part 2- Wolfram Research: Interactive Notebook Follow Up Session

Virtual:

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is a follow up session on Wolfram Research - Interactive Notebook. It is aimed at secondary mathematics teachers and follows the previous session and basic introduction to the Wolfram Language and tools available. The session aims to provide an open space for question and answering on the workflow and use of the Wolfram Notebook and work first hand with attendees on ways to improve and refine skills within the tools but allow deeper exploration and goal setting for future use with students.

VCE 2023 Study Design - Virtual Conference

Registrations now open! 

Virtual:

Friday 2nd September 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:15pm

Cost: 

• Member Individual: $120 for one study OR $400 for all 4 studies.
• Member School: $990 for all staff access for all 4 studies.
• Non-member Individual: $150 for one study OR $500 for all 4 studies.
• Non-member School: $1125 for all staff access for all 4 studies.

This full day VCE conference focusing on the 2023 VCE Study Design offers workshops in all four studies - Foundation, General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics. The conference includes an overview of the 2023 Study Design and multiple workshops options. Sessions range from sample exam type questions from new content, Mathematical Investigations (SACs) and some sessions focusing in depth on coverage of new content.

NOTE: Delegates will have the choice of registering for:

• One Study
• All Four Studies
• Group bookings - this will allow all staff from their school to have access to All Four Studies

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

New Frontiers of Learning:
Human centered maths

Bookings now open!

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

STEM and Mathematics -a career that makes a difference

Virtual: 

Date: Tuesday 16th August 2022

Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Cost: Free

STEM and mathematics careers are some of the most valuable, rewarding, and future focused careers on offer. Mathematics study leads to a wide variety of entry points to a host of industries, great salaries, and amazing opportunities, where you will support Australia's future innovation and economy. Have you thought about where continuing to study mathematics could lead you? A free virtual event for students of year 8 to 12.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

HOLD THE DATE!

Wednesday September 7, 2022

An opportunity to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Dates & venues:

• Myrtleford Secondary College – August 17 (Years 7 & 8)
• Tarneit P-9 College – Sept 9 (Years 7-9)
• Geelong High School – Thurs Sept 1 (Years 7 – 10)
• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

Monday 1st August

Registrations close

Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

Monday 15th - 22 August

Online state judging

Thursday 20th October

Ministers' FLIP Challenge awards, at iMax.

Thursday 20th October

Virtual National and State Award Ceremony

MAV Maths Camp for High Potential Regional students

There are still some vacancies for the MAV MATHS CAMP, particularly for female students.

Don’t miss the chance to provide your students with the opportunity to participate in this very popular and successful Mathematics Camp for Year 10 Regional students. The 2022 Camp returns as an onsite face to face event.

The mathematics camp brings together high potential rural and regional students to experience what a career in some of the most exciting organisations in the STEM industry look like.

• Link student wellbeing and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) to engagement in mathematics to improve student outcomes.
• Explore the new frontiers of learning with like minds looking to change and improve practice.
• Explore the Victorian Curriculum: Mathematics, including proficiencies and capabilities.
• Select sessions streamed according to teaching levels.
• Opportunity for small facilitator led conversation sessions.
• Open to teachers from all school sectors.

Download the program here.

MAV Employment Hub

Membership renewals - it is never too late!

MAV membership renewals are now overdue!! If you have not paid you will no longer have access to member benefits and will get no more journals - so renew now!

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

Problem Discount for MAV Members

Problemo, the AMT’s Teacher platform, has over 800 problems – low floor, high ceiling, wide wall problems that are curriculum aligned.

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies
 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

MAV Solutions 2021 VCAA Exams - All Studies - Online Resource
 

Ensure students prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV solutions to the 2021 VCAA Examinations 1 & 2 for Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Each solution set features: fully worked solutions for all sections, advice on solution processes and permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase, (during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings
 

Keep thinking...keep learning in different settings

In Peter Liljedahl's bestselling Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, readers discovered that thinking is a precursor to learning. Translating 15 years of research, the anchor book introduced 14 practices that have the most potential to increase student thinking in the classroom and can work for any teacher in any setting.

But how do these practices work in a classroom with social distancing or in settings that are not always face-to-face? This follow-up supplement will answer those questions, and more. It walks teachers through how to adapt the 14 practices for 12 distinct settings, some of which came about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide:

Provides the what, why, and how to adapt each practice in face-to-face settings that require social distancing, fixed seating, or small class sizes; synchronous and asynchronous virtual settings; synchronous and asynchronous hybrid settings; independent learning; and homeschooling.
Includes guidance on using thinking classroom practices to support students in unfinished learning in small groups and one-on-one teaching or tutoring.
Offers updated toolkits and a recommended order for the implementation of the practices for each of the settings.
This supplement allows teachers to dip in as needed and continually modify the practices as their own classroom situations change and evolve, always keeping the thinking at the forefront of their mathematics teaching and learning.

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.

• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

PRIME NUMBER: FOR PRIMARY
MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

(Members must log in to access journals)

VINCULUM: FOR SECONDARY
MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

(Members must log in to access journals)

COMMON DENOMINATOR MAGAZINE

Free for all!
Read now.

Event

Date

Description

New Frontiers of Learning 2022: Human centered maths
 
Bookings now open!

For teachers of year F to 10.

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne

Check out the program here!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Bookings now open!   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

Presenters include:

• Jen Bowden - MAV primary Education Consultant
• Peter Saffin - MAV CEO
• Dr Paul Swan
• Narelle Rice
• Ange Rogers
• Paul Staniscia
• Ellen Corovic
• Thomas Moore
• Michael Minas
• Cathy Epstein/Rodgers
• Andrea O’Connor
• Jane Hubbard
• Di Liddell
• Amanda Cassidy
• Judy Gregg

  Join live on the day, and have access to all sessions until 1st December, 2022.

  Download the full flyer here!

  For more information contact Jen Bowden jbowden@mav.vic.edu.au

Monday 1st August

Registrations close

Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

Monday 15th – 22nd August

Online state judging

Thurs 20th October

Ministers FLIP Awards Ceremony

Thursday 20th October

Virtual National and State Award Ceremony

• Link student wellbeing and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) to engagement in mathematics to improve student outcomes.
• Explore the new frontiers of learning with like minds looking to change and improve practice.
• Explore the Victorian Curriculum: Mathematics, including proficiencies and capabilities.
• Select sessions streamed according to teaching levels.
• Opportunity for small facilitator led conversation sessions.
• Open to teachers from all school sectors.

Download the program here.

GOAL! – NEW FREE BASKETBALL-THEMED STEM LESSONS!

The Huddle in Collaboration with the MAV, have created six new lessons for you to access. 

GOAL! creates fun and unique learning experiences featuring NBL superstars and the game of basketball to capture the minds of students.

Aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, GOAL! uses the power of sport to engage students in Levels 3-6 in STEM. 

MAV Educators can get access to GOAL! by registering their interest at https://www.thehuddle.org.au/goal

For enquiries, please contact education@thehuddle.org.au

Post a job:

Please post your roles on our jobs board, and have them specifically listed in this newsletter to raise their profile. 

• Go to https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Services-and-News/Employment-Hub/Post-a-job-advertisement
• Select the option of 1 or 2 months and follow the instructions.
• Tip: When you add your job information ensure you save at the bottom of the page before proceeding to the next screen or info may be lost.

Any problems please get in touch with psaffin@mav.vic.edu.au

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

Bubble Board - Multiplication

Learn multiplication facts with this durable ‘pop and learn’ multiplication board. Factors 1 to 10 are represented on both the vertical and horizontal axes with the correct product presented in the corresponding bubble. Pop bubbles as you practice and solve the equation. Bubbles on the reserve side are blank and can be used for creating visual multiplication arrays.

An activity sheet is included with each purchase of a bubble board.

Numerous ConneXions - Family Card Set 1

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

Numerous ConneXions - Family Card Set 2

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

Numerous ConneXion - Family Card Set 3

Helps parents promote place-value learning and positive attitudes towards maths at home. Each set includes 36 playing cards which show different and unfamiliar representations of numbers. There are eight starter activities in each set and ideas to help parents encourage mathematical thinking as players explain how numbers are built from their parts, compare and order different quantities and recognise equivalent representations.

One Very Big Bear

As far as he can tell, Bear is the biggest thing around. He might even be a giant! It's not long before other, smaller animals set him straight in this charmingly illustrated book about counting and relative size. Together, two walruses, three foxes, and so on, are the same size as Bear, each teasing him for foolishly thinking that there is nothing bigger than he. When six sardines arrive to tell Bear that together, they are just as big as he is, Bear has had enough and gobbles them up for breakfast.

Industry Reviews:

"A picture book for children who like a bit of a surprise when they are learning their numbers."--School Library Journal

"An enjoyable read for younger readers."--Booklist

"The closing scene... will leave readers giggling."--Publishers Weekly

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

Webinar: How to register for the MTQ in 2022

Virtual: Thursday 14th July 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Cost: Free

For teachers of Foundation to 12, participating in the MTQ.

We will take you through the steps of registration for your MTQ investigations for this year's MTQ. We will share what is expected from the new student growth addition, FLIP entry requirements and how to upload your students investigations onto the platform. There will be time for you to start a registration and ask and questions.

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student

Virtual:

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is for secondary mathematics teachers who are interested in learning the basics of Mathematica, the Wolfram Language, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Notebooks for teaching, classroom activities and student topic investigations.

Presenter - Kelly Lean

Kelly is the Business and Resource Manager and consultant for WOLFRAM Australia and New Zealand. Kelly assists academic institutions from primary to tertiary, in the use of Wolfram Tools to deliver high level computational mathematics and computational based workflows in the classroom.

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student Part 2- Wolfram Research: Interactive Notebook Follow Up Session

Virtual:

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is a follow up session on Wolfram Research - Interactive Notebook. It is aimed at secondary mathematics teachers and follows the previous session and basic introduction to the Wolfram Language and tools available. The session aims to provide an open space for question and answering on the workflow and use of the Wolfram Notebook and work first hand with attendees on ways to improve and refine skills within the tools but allow deeper exploration and goal setting for future use with students.

VCE 2023 Study Design - Virtual Conference

Registrations now open! 

Virtual:

Friday 2nd September 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:15pm

Cost: 

• Member Individual: $120 for one study OR $400 for all 4 studies.
• Member School: $990 for all staff access for all 4 studies.
• Non-member Individual: $150 for one study OR $500 for all 4 studies.
• Non-member School: $1125 for all staff access for all 4 studies.

This full day VCE conference focusing on the 2023 VCE Study Design offers workshops in all four studies - Foundation, General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics. The conference includes an overview of the 2023 Study Design and multiple workshops options. Sessions range from sample exam type questions from new content, Mathematical Investigations (SACs) and some sessions focusing in depth on coverage of new content.

NOTE: Delegates will have the choice of registering for:

• One Study
• All Four Studies
• Group bookings - this will allow all staff from their school to have access to All Four Studies

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

New Frontiers of Learning:
Engaging maths minds through social and emotional learning 

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Tuesday 6th September, 2022

 For teachers of year F to 10.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

STEM and Mathematics -a career that makes a difference

Virtual: 

Date: Tuesday 16th August 2022

Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Cost: Free

STEM and mathematics careers are some of the most valuable, rewarding, and future focused careers on offer. Mathematics study leads to a wide variety of entry points to a host of industries, great salaries, and amazing opportunities, where you will support Australia's future innovation and economy. Have you thought about where continuing to study mathematics could lead you? A free virtual event for students of year 8 to 12.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

HOLD THE DATE!

Wednesday September 7, 2022

Registrations opening mid-June 2022.

An opportunity to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Dates & venues:

• Myrtleford Secondary College – August 17 (Years 7 & 8)
• Tarneit P-9 College – Sept 9 (Years 7-9)
• Geelong High School – Thurs Sept 1 (Years 7 – 10)
• Balwyn High School – Thurs Oct 27 (Yr. 7 & 8) and Thurs Oct 28 (Yr. 9 &10)
• Wallan Secondary College – Thurs November 10 (Years 7 – 10)

Cost: Free

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

Bookings will be available under the MAV Events page https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Events

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

Thursday 14 July

Webinar: How to register for the MTQ in 2022 (5:00pm - 5:30 pm)

Monday 1st August

Registrations close

Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

Monday 15th - 22 August

Online state judging

Thursday 20th October

Ministers' FLIP Challenge awards, at iMax

Thursday 20th October

Virtual National and State Award Ceremony

2022 MAV Games Days

Don’t miss the chance to provide your students with the opportunity to participate in this fun, exciting event, while they develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills through working with like-minded students from a diverse range of schools.

Registrations are still open and there are still places (some limited) available for the following Maths Games Days:

Year level

Date

Venue

Our International Keynote presenter is George Gadanidis - INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE!
University of Western Ontario, Canada

For several years George has been working and researching in grades 1-10 classrooms in Canada, and in Brazil, integrating computer programming within mathematics education. He has also worked with the Ministry of Education in Ontario, Canada, doing background research for reforming curricula and advising curriculum writing teams. They now have in Ontario explicit computer programming expectations within the algebra strand for all grades 1-9. This has affected what mathematics is taught, how it is learned, and who can learn it.

Computer programming in the mathematics classroom, grades 1-9: The Ontario, Canada, experience

MAV Employment Hub

Problem Discount for Members

Problemo, the AMT’s Teacher platform, has over 800 problems – low floor, high ceiling, wide wall problems that are curriculum aligned.

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

Extension Mathematics for Higher Achieving Students Years 7-8

Extension Mathematics for Higher achieving students is for students who need and enjoy the challenge of working with material which encourages the application of higher order thinking.

The problems and exercises in these books encourage students

• to think creatively
• to be flexible in the use of new ideas and approaches
• to be fluent in the creation of an array of ideas
• to elaborate on similar ideas
• to be original in thinking of new approaches or new ways of seeing problems.

The problems and tasks are based on the topic and concept areas studied in the upper middle curriculum with extra task to allow challenge, application and extension of ideas. Solving the problems requires each student to seek information beyond the classroom, modifying their thinking and being prepared to use and think of new approaches in unfamiliar situations. The tasks can be used as an addition to the teaching program where more able students can be directed to pursue challenges which require the application of a range of problem solving techniques centred on the topic being studied.

Extension Mathematics for Higher Achieving Students Years 9-10

Extension Mathematics for Higher achieving students is for students who need and enjoy the challenge of working with material which encourages the application of higher order thinking.

The problems and exercises in these books encourage students

• to think creatively
• to be flexible in the use of new ideas and approaches
• to be fluent in the creation of an array of ideas
• to elaborate on similar ideas
• to be original in thinking of new approaches or new ways of seeing problems.

The problems and tasks are based on the topic and concept areas studied in the upper middle curriculum with extra task to allow challenge, application and extension of ideas. Solving the problems requires each student to seek information beyond the classroom, modifying their thinking and being prepared to use and think of new approaches in unfamiliar situations. The tasks can be used as an addition to the teaching program where more able students can be directed to pursue challenges which require the application of a range of problem solving techniques centred on the topic being studied.

Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussion

The same five practices teachers know and love for planning and managing powerful conversations in mathematics classrooms, updated with current research and new insights on anticipating, lesson planning, and lessons learned from teachers, coaches, and school leaders. This framework for orchestrating mathematically productive discussions is rooted in student thinking to launch meaningful discussions in which important mathematical ideas are brought to the surface, contradictions are exposed, and understandings are developed or consolidated.

Learn the 5 practices for facilitating effective inquiry-oriented classrooms:

• Anticipating what students will do and what strategies they will use in solving a problem
• Monitoring their work as they approach the problem in class
• Selecting students whose strategies are worth discussing in class
• Sequencing those students' presentations to maximize their potential to increase students' learning
• Connecting the strategies and ideas in a way that helps students understand the mathematics learned

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.
• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.
• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!
• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

Webinar: How to register for the MTQ in 2022

Virtual: Thursday 14th July 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Cost: Free

For teachers of Foundation to 12, participating in the MTQ.

We will take you through the steps of registration for your MTQ investigations for this year's MTQ. We will share what is expected from the new student growth addition, FLIP entry requirements and how to upload your students investigations onto the platform. There will be time for you to start a registration and ask and questions.

New Frontiers of Learning 2022
 
Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Date: Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne 

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Bookings now open!   

Virtual: Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

MAV has been collaborating with educational game developers Playlunch Games on the development of Town Squared. Town Squared is a game-based platform for children aged 7 - 11 that builds confidence and reduces maths anxiety in children and families. 

In Town Squared, children are immersed in a beautiful multiplayer world that weaves maths concepts and financial literacy learning into gameplay. Our aim is to get children to enjoy using the maths concepts they learn in class, in a safe, fun, social environment.

Thursday 14 July

Webinar: How to register for the MTQ in 2022 (5:00pm - 5:30 pm)

Monday 1st August

Registrations close

Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

Monday 15th – 22nd August

Online state judging

Thurs 20th October

Ministers FLIP Awards Ceremony

Thursday 20th October

Virtual National and State Award Ceremony

Our International Keynote presenter is George Gadanidis - INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE!
University of Western Ontario, Canada

For several years George has been working and researching in grades 1-10 classrooms in Canada, and in Brazil, integrating computer programming within mathematics education. He has also worked with the Ministry of Education in Ontario, Canada, doing background research for reforming curricula and advising curriculum writing teams. They now have in Ontario explicit computer programming expectations within the algebra strand for all grades 1-9. This has affected what mathematics is taught, how it is learned, and who can learn it.

Computer programming in the mathematics classroom, grades 1-9: The Ontario, Canada, experience

Post a job:

Please post your roles on our jobs board, and have them specifically listed in this newsletter to raise their profile. 

• Go to https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Services-and-News/Employment-Hub/Post-a-job-advertisement
• Select the option of 1 or 2 months and follow the instructions.
• Tip: When you add your job information ensure you save at the bottom of the page before proceeding to the next screen or info may be lost.

Any problems please get in touch with psaffin@mav.vic.edu.au

Membership renewals

MAV membership renewals are now overdue!! If you have not paid you will no longer have access to member benefits and will get no more journals - so renew now!

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Teaching Excellence Program 2023

“I have felt so privileged to have been selected to participate in TEP. The opportunity to collaborate with exceptional Primary and Secondary teachers from the Independent, Catholic and Government sectors is such a unique and highly beneficial professional learning experience, one which has profoundly changed me as an educator. It has definitely been a highlight in my career thus far.”

Emma Davies, St Louis de Montfort's Catholic Primary School, Aspendale

Problemo Discount for Members

Problemo, the AMT’s Teacher platform, has over 800 problems – low floor, high ceiling, wide wall problems that are curriculum aligned.

Camilla, Cartographer

Camilla loves maps. Old ones, new ones, she loves them all! She often imagines what it must have been like to explore and discover a new path for the first time. One morning, Camilla wakes up to a huge snow storm. Her neighbour Parsley can't find the path to the creek. But Camilla has her old map - which inspires her to make her own path and her own map! Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers celebrating discovery, adventurous problem-solving, and a love of maps. Age Range 4-8 years.

One Very Big Bear

As far as he can tell, Bear is the biggest thing around. He might even be a giant! It's not long before other, smaller animals set him straight in this charmingly illustrated book about counting and relative size. Together, two walruses, three foxes, and so on, are the same size as Bear, each teasing him for foolishly thinking that there is nothing bigger than he. When six sardines arrive to tell Bear that together, they are just as big as he is, Bear has had enough and gobbles them up for breakfast.

Industry Reviews
"A picture book for children who like a bit of a surprise when they are learning their numbers."--School Library Journal
"An enjoyable read for younger readers."--Booklist
"The closing scene... will leave readers giggling."--Publishers Weekly

Problem Solving; Symbols and Number Puzzles

This series of puzzles has been inspired by the "Four Fours" task that dates back to the 19th Century. Differentiating this task has produced a variety of puzzles in this book.

Writing number sentences or equations and using a variety of mathematical symbols, provides a creative opportunity for both independent and shared problem solving experiences.

Many of these puzzles follow a similar format or routine, thus making them suitable for 'warm-ups', whole lessons, or even for 'last minute emergency' or teacher relief lessons.

Depending on the cohort of students, the puzzles can be used for enrichment activities, particularly when introducing and applying new symbols and mathematical functions.

Problem Solving; Word Problems with Counters

Part of the Problem Solving Series, Problem Solving Word Problems with Counters includes a series of reproducible cards that may be projected onto a screen or printed out onto card or paper and limited. All students need are some red, blue, green and yellow counters to solve the problems. Some sample modelled solutions are provided as well as comprehensive solutions.

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.

• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.

• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!

• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student

Virtual:

Tuesday 2nd August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

This free Virtual workshop is for secondary mathematics teachers who are interested in learning the basics of Mathematica, the Wolfram Language, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Notebooks for teaching, classroom activities and student topic investigations.

Presenter - Kelly Lean

Kelly is the Business and Resource Manager and consultant for WOLFRAM Australia and New Zealand. Kelly assists academic institutions from primary to tertiary, in the use of Wolfram Tools to deliver high level computational mathematics and computational based workflows in the classroom.

Wolfram Tech for Every Victorian Secondary Student Part 2- Wolfram Research: Interactive Notebook Follow Up Session

Virtual:

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Cost: Free

For teachers of year 7 to 12.

VCE 2023 Study Design - Virtual Conference

Virtual:

Friday 2nd September 2022

Time: 9:00am – 3:15pm

Cost: 

• Member Individual: $120 for one study OR $400 for all 4 studies.
• Member School: $990 for all staff access for all 4 studies.
• Non-member Individual: $150 for one study OR $500 for all 4 studies.
• Non-member School: $1125 for all staff access for all 4 studies.

This full day VCE conference focusing on the 2023 VCE Study Design offers workshops in all four studies - Foundation, General, Methods and Specialist Mathematics. The conference includes an overview of the 2023 Study Design and multiple workshops options. Sessions range from sample exam type questions from new content, Mathematical Investigations (SACs) and some sessions focusing in depth on coverage of new content.

NOTE: Delegates will have the choice of registering for:

• One Study
• All Four Studies
• All Staff from their school to have access to all four studies

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

New Frontiers of Learning:
Engaging maths minds through social and emotional learning 

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Tuesday 6th September, 2022

 For teachers of year F to 10.

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora

Date: Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

STEM and Mathematics -a career that makes a difference

Virtual: 

Date: Tuesday 16th August 2022

Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Cost: Free

STEM and mathematics careers are some of the most valuable, rewarding, and future focused careers on offer. Mathematics study leads to a wide variety of entry points to a host of industries, great salaries, and amazing opportunities, where you will support Australia's future innovation and economy. Have you thought about where continuing to study mathematics could lead you? A free virtual event for students of year 8 to 12.

Careers in STEM

An event for students in Years 9 and 10

The event will be offered face to face and virtually:

HOLD THE DATE!

Wednesday September 7, 2022

Registrations opening mid-June 2022.

An opportunity to be inspired by men and women who have forged impressive careers in STEM industries.

Engage in hands-on activities to stimulate interest and engagement in STEM based careers. Hear stories from those who are paving the way for your students to flourish in a STEM career.

These events explore STEM careers with an emphasis on the importance of mathematics required for success. Students hear from leading industry experts in a range of fields about their experiences working in a STEM focused career.

Presenters share their stories; the journey they took, the contributions they have made, tips for success, and how to overcome obstacles along the way.

The importance of mathematics in VCE subject selection, university degrees and in STEM careers is addressed. An interactive panel discussion follows the individual presentations.

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series: Games Days

Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Dates & venues:

Myrtleford Secondary College – August 17

Tarneit P-9 College – September 9

Cost: Free

The aim of this program is to challenge high ability students in Years 7, 8 & 9 with a fun, challenging, collaborative and competitive mathematics-based games day. It is open to GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ONLY. A Maths Games Day is an opportunity for students to work in teams of 4; apply and develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills in a setting where Maths is regarded as fun and worthwhile; work with like-minded high ability students from a diverse range of schools; participate in mathematical activities and games without the usual classroom pressures; work effectively in teams and develop strategies to work collaboratively to solve problems; enhance their problem-solving skills; get excited about mathematics, whilst being rewarded through prizes and awards. If you are not a GOVERNMENT school please look at the other games days offered from MAV on the events page.

For more information Jessica Mount jmount@mav.vic.edu.au

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment series:

Coding Challenges for Extending School Students

Available to access until end of 2022

Watch the Victorian Coding Challenge video here.

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), in collaboration with Digital Learning and Teaching Victoria (DLTV), are producing a 2-stage coding challenge, free of charge to participants and aimed to extend curious minds, nurture passions and support students in refining their coding skills.

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Any questions, contact Danijela Draskovic ddraskovic@mav.vic.edu.au

Applications for the 2022 MAV Maths Camp close at 5PM, Friday 24th of June! Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this very popular and successful Mathematics Camp for Year 10 Regional students.

The 2022 Camp returns as an onsite event. The mathematics camp brings together high potential rural and regional students to experience what a career in some of the most exciting organisations in the STEM industry look like. Twenty-four Year 10 regional students will be selected via an application process to participate in  Mathematics Camp to be held during the first week of the Term 3 school holidays.

The camp provides a chance for students to gather, with like-minded peers and work in small groups to explore hands-on, industry problems. Students will work in a team to complete a real-world mathematics project.

To access the application form go to https://forms.gle/oWhcgf1QngiK9JQq6

For more information contact Helen Haralambous, hharalambous@mav.vic.edu.au

Monday 1st August

Registrations close
Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

MAV Employment Hub

Membership renewals

MAV membership renewals are now overdue!! If you have not paid you will no longer have access to member benefits and will get no more journals - so renew now!

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

2022 MAV Games Days

Registrations for the 2022 Maths Games days are filling fast, don’t miss the chance to provide your students with the opportunity to participate in this fun, exciting event, while they develop their mathematical talents and thinking skills through working with like-minded students from a diverse range of schools.

MAV 2022 Trial Exams Papers: All VCE Studies - Online Resource

Pre-order for delivery in Term 3, 2022

Prepare effectively for VCE Mathematics Examinations with the MAV Trial exams for Mathematical Methods, Further Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics studies.

Each Trial Exam features: Original questions, highly relevant to the current course, fully worked solutions for all sections and clear marking schemes. Exam formats are similar to those used by the VCAA. Written in line with adjusted 2022 study design. Permission for the purchasing institution to reproduce copies for its students.

MAV SACs 2022 Suggested Starting Points - All Studies

PLEASE NOTE: THIS RESOURCE IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT PRACTISING VICTORIAN SECONDARY TEACHERS. PRODUCT IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICES! Before proceeding with the purchase of this item, you need to provide the name of the school you are currently teaching at and your school email address. If you are a student and buy this resource, we will not supply it and deduct $20 admin fee for processing refunds.

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a password protected online resource. Upon purchase,(during Business hours 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) you will be emailed the password which will give you download access to the resource for 30 days ONLY.

The MAV 2022 VCE Mathematics SACs materials are an online resource that is password protected (password emailed upon purchase). The materials are designed to provide suggested starting points for VCE Mathematics teachers for their School Assessed Coursework (SACs).
MAV SACs 2022 materials have been written by experienced VCE mathematics teachers. They are for use by teachers to aid in assessment of student School Assessed Coursework for Further Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

Games for Maths Games Days

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) Games Days are very popular and a great way of engaging students through competing with like-minded individuals.

The MAV often gets enquiries from schools either wishing to run smaller scale games days at a local or school level or requesting games days resources.

In this updated 2019 publication, MAV has compiled a selection of favourite Maths game including an addition of four new games, some used in games days. Whether for games days or for general classroom use, the games are a useful tool in engaging all students. 

The resource has been designed, with one game per page, so teachers can print the desired page as is.

Each game has the same format, listing materials required, the rules and the aim of the game.

I'm Not A Numbers Person
 

A practical and fascinating guide from leading data expert Dr Selena Fisk that teaches us how to make informed decisions using the numbers around us so we can work smarter and live better. 

Data is everywhere. Smart watches track our steps and heart rate, social media platforms recommend people we might know and products we might like, and map applications suggest when we should leave home depending on the traffic.  

From organising your home budget and understanding social media metrics, to running a side hustle or a multi-national, multi-million-dollar organisation, having the mindset 'but I'm not a numbers person' is no longer helpful or accurate.  

Data coach and storyteller Dr Selena Fisk believes we can all improve the way we read, use and interpret the data that we're given to make better decisions and enhance our impact. 

I'm Not A Numbers Person takes us through the 'why' of data, the types of data we often see and use in life and work, and the key areas of data literacy, which is understanding the data and what it all means, and data visualisation, which is where we make the data look beautiful in tables, graphs or other visuals. 

MAV21 Annual conference - access to over 100 sessions! 

You can now purchase access to one or both days, to use for your ongoing PL throughout 2022.

Each day includes:

• 5 Keynotes and 50 Sessions available on-demand.
• That's 10 Keynotes and 100 Sessions available if you purchase both days.
• Unlimited access until end of November 2022!
• Use for your staff PL sessions and meetings to create discussion.
• Gain access now! Buy through MAVshop.

Event

Date

Description

New Frontiers of Learning 2022
 
Hold the date - bookings open soon!

Tuesday 6th September, 2022

Time: 8.45am until 3.00pm

Venue: Independent Schools Victoria, 24-40 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne 

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) and Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) invite educators from all sectors to a joint professional learning event for mathematics teachers of Foundation to Year 10.

KEYNOTE CONFIRMED! 

Social and Emotional Learning in Mathematics; Engagement for meaningful learning

by Louka Parry

Primary mathematics showcase: Highlighting Best Practice and Pedagogy

Hold the date - bookings open Wednesday 22nd June!   

Virtual 

Friday 14 October 2022

Cost: 

• Students (pre-service teacher members) $30
• Members $100
• Non-members $125

The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) primary consultants and special guest presenters collaborate to present a virtual conference focusing on primary school mathematics education.

Due to demand for a primary, online professional learning event from teachers across the state, we are arranging a 'showcase' focused on practical, effective and engaging pedagogies that you can use in your classroom immediately. Join us for this hands-on virtual learning event. 

MAV22 - Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World

Location:
La Trobe University, Bundoora or online

Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd December 2022

Early Bird closes 30th June!

Join fellow educators at MAV22 Annual Conference. 'Valuing Mathematics in a Changing World', sets the stage to share new, forward-thinking concepts, and leading best practices between mathematics educators.

PANEL: What is quality mathematics teaching?
Quality teaching has been shown to have one of the biggest impacts on student success when learning mathematics. But what does quality mathematics teaching look like? And how do we know when we are engaging in quality teaching? In this panel session we will explore quality teaching from a range of perspectives to challenge how we think about mathematics teaching and learning. Time will be reserved for delegates to pose their own questions to the panel as we all strive to develop quality teaching practices.

Panel chair: Jen Bowden, with

Dr Sara McKee
Dr Aylie Davidson
Dr Angela Rogers
Prof. Wee Tiong Seah

Watch now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZiG1rjwgLE 

Monday 1st August

Registrations close

Last day for investigations uploaded to the registration portal

Paul Swan

BIG Boss - A-Z Type

The Value of Worthwhile Tasks as an Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics: online and offline

In this Keynote Dr Paul Swan will share some tasks that employ many High Impact Teaching Strategies. Using some simple materials, such as counters and other materials commonly found around the home, Paul will ask participants to engage in some tasks that combine all of the proficiency strands: Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning – all vital elements of being prepared for a changing world. Along the way Paul will share some lessons learned from using some of these tasks in a remote learning environment.

Post a job:

Please post your roles on our jobs board, and have them specifically listed in this newsletter to raise their profile. 

• Go to https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Services-and-News/Employment-Hub/Post-a-job-advertisement
• Select the option of 1 or 2 months and follow the instructions.
• Tip: When you add your job information ensure you save at the bottom of the page before proceeding to the next screen or info may be lost.

Any problems please get in touch with psaffin@mav.vic.edu.au

Membership renewals

MAV membership renewals are now overdue!! If you have not paid you will no longer have access to member benefits and will get no more journals - so renew now!

New Memberships available now!

If you or your school is not a member, now is a good time to join and get a full year of benefits. For new members, membership is calculated at a pro-rata rate for the remainder of the year, but you will receive journals dating back to January as a bonus!

For more information on membership categories and benefits visit our website: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership

For all membership support contact Michael Green: mgreen@mav.vic.edu.au 

Be a part of our member community!

Have you got a passion for coding or are you curious to give it a go? Do you have a creative yet logical mind and love to problem solve engaging, real-world problems? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you are the student for this coding challenge!

Students will have their challenges and content presented in an online course in Thinkific. MAV will register them in their relevant courses using their emails. This will be a private course available only for the students registered by their teachers.

Teachers of students involved will also be able to access the teacher pack which includes suggested solutions. This will assist teachers to support their students.

See the website for further details and registration here.

*Note: Free and available only to DET schools.

Town Squared

MAV has been collaborating with educational game developers Playlunch Games on the development of Town Squared. Town Squared is a game-based platform for children aged 7 - 11 that builds confidence and reduces maths anxiety in children and families. 

In Town Squared, children are immersed in a beautiful multiplayer world that weaves maths concepts and financial literacy learning into gameplay. The aim is to get children to apply their classroom learning when they get home, by playing interesting scenarios in a collaborative and encouraging environment with their friends.

Bubble Board - Addition (NEW!)

Learn addition facts to twenty with this durable ‘pop and learn’ addition board. Addends one to ten are represented on the vertical and horizontal axes with the correct sum presented in the corresponding bubble. Pop bubbles as you practice and solve the equation. Bubbles on the reserve side are blank and can be used for creating visual addition examples.

Check out the activity sheet here. 

NEW!

Numerous ConneXions - Family Card Set 1 (Yrs F-3)