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Reconciliation Resources: Mathematics

Mathematics

Curriculum Planning Resources

Professional Reading

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance [ATSIMA]

ATSIMA aim to inspire, promote and support improved mathematics outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. ATSIMA provide access to a range of dynamic PD opportunities and teaching resources that integrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into Mathematics classrooms. Often, they will provide free access to recorded presentations.

 

Explainer: How does the Aboriginal numeric system work?

The Aboriginal numeric system is different but it exists. What are the common myths and misunderstandings about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people count? Indigenous knowledge keeper Shannon Foster explains in this opinion piece.

YuMi Deadly Centre

YuMi Deadly Centre (YDC) research projects are designed to enhance the learning of all students, particularly Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, minority and low-SES students, in a manner that is culturally empowering, builds pride and positive identity, and sustains community links.

Learn more about the RAMR cycle here.

 

Year 7 Lesson Plans

 

Year 8 Lesson Plans

 

Year 9 Lesson Plans

 

 


 

The University of Melbourne: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander School Curricula

  • Provides classroom activities linked directly to the Australian Curriculum.

 


Mathematics as Storytelling [MAST]

“MAST appears to be a powerful way to assist all (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) students move from arithmetic to algebra” (Matthews, Cooper & Baturo, 2007,  p.255).