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Transforming lives through learning Curriculum 7-10 Mathematics
Welcome to the Mathematics 7-10 High Quality Curriculum Resource Pack, a suite of teacher and student resources and activities that will help you and your teachers deliver engaging and impactful mathematics lessons. These resources have been identified as high- quality by a working group of CECG teachers and leaders across our Archdiocese. We will work with you to identify student and teacher learning needs and integrate the most relevant high-quality curriculum resources into teaching and learning programs.
Comprehensive high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Cambridge Supports effective mathematics teaching • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Mark Burke
textbooks – and learning across the curriculum. Tried Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Anna Keppel
CambridgeMATHS and tested in CECG classrooms, students are • Measurement and L Problem solving • Real-world Beth Bright
NSW Years 7-10 familiar with the resource and trust its rigor Geometry L Reasoning application
and Essential and fidelity to the curriculum. The resource • Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
Mathematics for includes regular formative and summative Probability remote learning
the Australian assessments, a variety of questions for each
Curriculum topic, and a mind map for each topic. The
textbooks may not precisely align with school
teaching and learning programs and teachers
need to use their discretion to refer to
relevant parts of the textbook. The supporting
teacher resources (free with text purchase)
are also particularly useful to build teacher
understanding of curriculum concepts.Complementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Brilliant Provides an engaging platform for students (and • Number and L Fluency • Self-guided $ Karen Bahmann
teachers) to work through algebraic thinking, Algebra L Understanding remote learning
numerical and logical reasoning, algorithms, and • Measurement L Problem solving • Extension
geometric problem solving. It has lots of great and Geometry L Reasoning • Enrichment
problems that students can work through to fill • Statistics and L Communicating • Teacher
gaps in their understanding or to extend their Probability companion
understanding in target learning areas. It also has
potential as a tool to build the capability of new
or out-of-field teachers, particularly with respect
to number theory, algebra and logic without
rote memorisation, visual representation, and
algorithmic thinking. Note: this resource does not
provide extensive teacher instructional supports
Cambridge Go A digital resource designed for use in conjunction • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Mark Burke
with the Cambridge textbooks. It can be used to Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Anna Keppel
develop both students’ and teachers’ mathematical • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world Beth Bright
understanding. and Geometry L Reasoning application
• Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
Probability remote learning
Desmos This free online resource includes a range of • Number and L Understanding • Introduction Free Chris Higgins
student activities and tools, including a range of Algebra L Problem solving • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
online calculators. Worked examples and advice • Measurement L Reasoning • Real-world
to teachers helps to support effective pedagogy, and Geometry L Communicating application
including by supporting teachers to facilitate • Statistics and • Self-guided
meaningful mathematical discourse, pose Probability remote learning
purposeful questions and elicit and use evidence
of student thinking. The resource is not aligned to
the Australian Curriculum or NSW Syllabuses but
covers many of the same topics. Teachers should
use their discretion to select activities that fit with
the school-based scope and sequence.Complementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Education This resource is aligned to the middle years and • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Chris Higgins
Perfect secondary curriculum and can be used to help Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
fill gaps in student understanding. It provides • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
clear feedback to the teacher about student and Geometry L Reasoning application
progress. It may be especially useful to inform • Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
assessments and homework tasks. Probability remote learning
• Teacher
companion
Enrichment This resource can be used to extend students • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Chris Higgins
Maths for and “enrich” a topic. The questioning is creative Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
Secondary and by design encourages discussions and • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
School further questioning. The resource is easy to and Geometry L Reasoning application
Students follow and the worked answers to questions • Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
provide helpful detail for both teachers and Probability remote learning
students. It is engaging and easy to use.
Estimation 180 Both resources contain problems that may be • Number and L Fluency • Introduction Free Karen Bahmann
and Which One used as lesson starters or “brain breaks” within Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation
Doesn’t Belong lessons. They include low floor/high ceiling • Measurement L Problem solving
problems that are accessible to a range of and Geometry L Reasoning
students. • Statistics and L Communicating
Probability
Excel Maths This resource usefully supports revision and • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Mark Burke
can help inform assessment items. Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Anna Keppel
• Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
and Geometry L Reasoning application
• Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
Probability remote learning
Freefall This online resource can be used to support • Number and L Fluency • Consolidation $ Chris Higgins
Mathematics fluency. Algebra Jamie Kemp
• Measurement
and Geometry
• Statistics and
ProbabilityComplementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Geogebra This free resource is especially useful to • Number and L Fluency • Introduction Free Mark Burke
support the teaching and learning of graphing. Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Anna Keppel
• Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world Beth Bright
and Geometry L Reasoning application
• Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
Probability remote learning
HOTmaths Student resource with links to the Cambridge • Number and • Introduction $ Chris Higgins
textbook. It is useful for student revision and Algebra • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
additional practice and includes interactive • Measurement • Real-world
widgets, a task manager, and quiz making and Geometry application
functionality. • Statistics and • Self-guided
Probability remote learning
Khan Academy This free resource is not aligned with the • Number and L Fluency • Introduction Free
Australian Curriculum or NSW Syllabuses but Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation
covers the same topics – it is up to the teacher • Measurement
to select relevant sequences and situation and Geometry
them within the school-based scope and • Statistics and
sequence. The resource includes a combination Probability
of explanatory videos as well as quizzes that
check for understanding. It may be particularly
useful to help catch-up students with extended
absences or those who have missed a topic.
Math O Magic This resource provides worksheets on a range • Number and L Fluency • Consolidation $ Chris Higgins
of topics that can be used to support fluency Algebra Jamie Kemp
and help consolidate understanding. • Measurement
and Geometry
• Statistics and
ProbabilityComplementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Maths 300 Supports the development of productive student • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Katrina
dispositions to Mathematics. Use of this resource Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation McGregor
relies on the teacher having access to basic • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
manipulatives such as blocks and counters – and Geometry L Reasoning application
required manipulatives are listed clearly in the • Statistics and L Communicating • Assessment
task. The resource gives teachers creative ideas Probability ideas
about how to teach the curriculum.
Maths Online A student resource for flipped classroom • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Beth Bright
environments and may also usefully support Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation
student revision and additional practice. It has • Measurement L Reasoning • Self-guided
quiz making functionality and includes informative and Geometry L Communicating remote learning
videos. • Statistics and
Probability
Maths Space Provides a platform for revision and consolidation • Number and L Fluency • Consolidation $ Kathleen Garvie
and may be particularly useful to inform homework Algebra L Understanding • Real-world
tasks. It is aligned to the curriculum from Year • Measurement L Reasoning application
3 and can support teachers to fill gaps in the and Geometry L Communicating • Self-guided
understanding of a diverse range of learners. • Statistics and remote learning
It collates and presents exceptionally detailed Probability
student data to help guide teacher planning.
Associated teacher professional development is
available.
Mr Bodgers Demonstrates how an experienced maths teacher • Number and L Fluency • Introduction $ Chris Higgins
explains concepts and communicates maths – it Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
may be a particularly useful resource for an • Measurement L Problem solving • Self-guided
out-of-field or beginning teacher. It is a useful and Geometry L Reasoning remote learning
auxiliary resource that can be linked/embedded • Statistics and L Communicating
in the LMS and/or left for relief teachers. Time Probability
efficient way to move through fluency work/
flipped classroom model so that lesson time with
the classroom teacher can be devoted to achieving
deeper understanding and consolidation. Excellent
resource for students revising, working ahead, or
catching up on missed work.Complementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
New Zealand Aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum but • Number and L Fluency • Introduction Free Katrina
Maths covers many of the same topics as the Australian Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation McGregor
Curriculum. It provides a range of clear, rich • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
lessons and tasks to build students’ conceptual and Geometry L Reasoning application
understanding. The resources link to external • Statistics and L Communicating • Assessment
assessment tools. It also includes resources Probability ideas
to build teacher capability and to help parents
support their children’s learning.
Nrich Linked to the English curriculum, Nrich provides a • Number and L Problem solving • Consolidation Free Beth Bright
selection of engaging problems and investigations Algebra L Reasoning • Real-world Karen
organised by year level. Problems are organised • Measurement L Communicating application Bahmann
by concept and are easily searchable, allowing and Geometry
teachers to align it to the Australian Curriculum / • Statistics and
NSW Syllabuses and their school-based teaching Probability
program. Teachers may need to scaffold and
unpack tasks for students. The tasks encourage
students with varying levels of understanding to
explore the same concept, supporting an inclusive
classroom.
Open Middle Provides a range of stand-alone questions and • Number and L Understanding • Consolidation Free Beth Bright
opportunities for students to demonstrate their Algebra L Problem solving • Real-world Karen
reasoning. Designed with a “closed beginning” • Measurement L Reasoning application Bahmann
and “closed ending” so all students begin at the and Geometry L Communicating
same point and achieve the same outcome, all • Statistics and
questions are designed with an “open middle” so Probability
there are multiple ways to approach the problem.
Some teacher work would be required to align the
resource with the Australian Curriculum / NSW
Syllabuses and to situate the questions within your
school-based scope and sequence.Complementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
Peter Blake Provides videos and auxiliary material that could • Number and L Fluency • Introduction Free Chris Higgins
Maths be used as a student resource and to support a Algebra L Understanding • Consolidation Jamie Kemp
flipped classroom environment. • Measurement L Problem solving • Real-world
and Geometry L Reasoning application
• Statistics and L Communicating • Self-guided
Probability remote learning
Problemo This resource is designed to support the • Number and L Problem solving • Introduction Limited Karen Bahmann
development of problem-solving skills using real- Algebra L Reasoning • Consolidation free
work application. It includes a range of specific • Measurement L Communicating • Real-world access,
strategies that apply to a range of problems. and Geometry application then $
It provides guidance to support teachers’ • Statistics and
questioning of students, which may be particularly Probability
useful for out-of-field or early career teachers.
The resources also links to competitions including
the Australian Mathematics Competition and the
Maths Challenge.
reSolve This resource contains a range of well-planned • Number and L Understanding • Introduction Free Kathleen
and explicit investigations along with supporting Algebra L Problem solving • Real-world Garvie
materials for teachers, such as pre-prepared • Measurement L Reasoning application
PowerPoints. and Geometry L Communicating
• Statistics and
Probability
STatistics Set of peer reviewed lesson plans based on • Statistics and L Fluency • Real-world Free Karen Bahmann
Education Web Statistics and Probability. Resource provides Probability L Understanding application
(STEW) guidance to teachers on the tasks, areas for L Problem solving
extension and suggestions on how to support L Reasoning
discussion. Also includes suggestions on how L Communicating
to implement technology to support statistical
analysis.Complementary high-quality curriculum resources
Name Description Strands Proficiencies / Purpose Cost Contact
Aspects of Working
Mathematically
New This is a good teacher reference resource and • Number and L Fluency • Consolidation $ Kathleen
Elementary provides a range of quality questions that would be Algebra L Understanding Garvie
Mathematics particularly useful for extension purposes. • Measurement L Problem solving
Syllabus D and Geometry
• Statistics and
Probability
Pearson This is a useful diagnostic tool for teachers. It • Number and L Fluency • Formative or $ Karen Bahmann
Diagnostic provides evidence of students’ prior learning and Algebra L Understanding summative
(formerly details of common misconceptions and how to • Measurement testing
known as address them. The tests cover topics across the and Geometry • Pre and post
SMART tests) curriculum, and tests are continually added. • Statistics and tests
Probability • Student
diagnostics
YouCubed This resource provides rich tasks with multiple • Number and L Problem solving • Introduction Free Beth Bright
entry points to build student conceptual Algebra L Reasoning • Consolidation with Kathleen
understanding. There are a range of resources • Measurement L Communicating • Real-world $ add Garvie
available to teachers and students, including and Geometry application ons
explicit lesson plans and online courses. This is a • Statistics and
US resource that is not aligned to the Australian Probability
Curriculum or the NSW Syllabuses, but it covers
many of the same topics. Teachers should situate
tasks within your school-based scope and
sequence.
Video, including These videos align with the Australian Curriculum • Number and L Understanding • Self-guided Free Kathleen
- Maths @ / NSW Syllabuses and can be used to support Algebra L Communicating remote learning Garvie
Merici; Eddie teacher content knowledge. They are also • Measurement • Teacher support
Woo’s Wootube particularly useful to support students who may and Geometry
have experienced extended absences. • Statistics and
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