A Swinburne University of Technology study found schools had prevented some students from taking high-level maths subjects in years 11 and 12. The maths curriculum is so crowded and complex, the study ...

The widespread idea that getting students to practice basic maths skills until they master them amounts to ‘drill and kill’ ...

In an official acknowledgment of flaws in lesson content, the maths curriculum for kindergarten to Year 2 will be rewritten over the school holidays, following complaints from teachers that it is too ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Australian students’ maths abilities have been compromised over decades as a result of “faddish, ...

In these ten-minute lessons, Australian teachers teach fundamental skills in Maths. These mini lessons are co-designed with teachers and produced with the support of Australian schools, the NSW ...

If calculating costs while shopping, scaling up a recipe or making a budget sends your brain into meltdown, the culprit could be maths anxiety. The chances are it started during your school days — but ...

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Children do better at maths when music is a key part of their lessons, an analysis of almost 50 years of research on the topic has revealed. It is thought that music can make maths more enjoyable, ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Maths teachers should ditch “faddish” practices and focus on proven methods such as using clear and ...

This article is part of a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in their senior years. Maths prepares students for the ultimate test — life beyond school.