From the Blog
Article: Are You Game?
I was asked to write an article for the Special Issue of the Mathematical Association of Victoria’s primary journal Prime Number (Issue 3, 2019) .
NAPLAN 2018 Analysis (2019)
I don’t want to over-emphasise the NAPLAN tests, but I have made a few interesting observations about the paper based 2018 papers. As I have
NAPLAN Analysis 2016 & 2017
I have received many questions about NAPLAN testing. The following information may be of support. Develop Test LiteracyPlease note that I am NOT in favour
Book / Booklet / Article
| Title | Description | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best of Math Math World 1992 – 1996 |
Free Book – Activities Last century I wrote a “Best of Math Math World” – a collection of the best ideas, activities and games from Math Math World, a puzzle booklet that I still write for the Mathematical Association of Western Australia. The contents of the book would suit upper primary and lower secondary students. | 5.88 mb | DownloadPreview |
 Number Novelties | Full book on various Number activities & tricks. Updated Licence, you are allowed to copy as much as you want from this book. | 5.98 mb | DownloadPreview |
 Mathematical Novelties Book | Full book on various Number activities & tricks. Updated Licence, you are allowed to copy as much as you want from this book. | 3.87 mb | DownloadPreview |
 KenKen Booklet | Years 2 – 7+ | This booklet will guide you on how to use the hit game KenKen® (often found in the newspaper with other brainteasers like Sudoku) in your class. Use KenKen® puzzles to build Fluency and Reasoning in a fun and engaging way. Inlcudes illustrated guide and 10 puzzles of varying difficulty. | 1.44 mb | DownloadPreview |
 Check the Clues Sampler 2 | Years 2 – 7+ | Word Problem Solving, Cooperative Group Problem Solving, Number | 2.86 mb | DownloadPreview |
 Check the Clues Sampler 1 | Year 1 – 4 | Word Problem Solving, Cooperative Group Problem Solving, Number | 3.02 mb | DownloadPreview |
 Article: Are You Game? | Swan, Mathematics Association of Victoria, Prime Number, Issue 3, 2019 | 196.55 kb | DownloadPreview |
