Guides: Education Support and Childcare: Numeracy

eBooks

Practical Ideas, Games and Activities for the Primary Classroom In Chapter 4 of this book, "you will find lesson ideas, games and activities which aim to develop children’s number, shape, space, measuring and handling data skills." -- taken from text.
Mathematics Through Play in the Early Years Teaching mathematics to young children in creative ways is made easy with this second edition of a wonderful book, which offers the reader clear advice and lots of exciting ideas to use in any early years setting.
Publication Date: 2010

Scholarly Articles

Conceptual Model-Based Approach to Teaching Multiplication and Division Word-Problem Solving to a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder "Conceptual model-based problem solving (COMPS) was tested for its efficacy in teaching a student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to solve word problems involving multiplication and division. The implications of these findings for teaching multiplicative word problems to students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are discussed." -- taken from abstract
Development of Mathematical Practices through Word Problem-Solving Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder This article discusses a study that was conducted to help students with autism learn mathematics.
Elementary Math Matters: the Peacock's Solution to the Mystery Case of the Disappearing Text in the Summertime A discussion about the effects of when a internet based math curriculum was introduced in Canada.
Enabling Learners Starts with Knowing Them: Student Attitudes, aspiration and Anxiety towards Science and Maths Learning in an Australian pre-University Enabling Program This study surveyed students on their attitudes towards the study science and maths and found there was a greater need for emotional learning and teacher training.
An Exploratory Study of Schema-based Word-problem--Solving Instruction for Middle School Students with Learning Difficulties: An Emphasis on Conceptual and Procedural Understanding "Jitendra et al extend the research on schema-based strategy instruction by investigating its effects on the mathematical problem solving of middle school students with learning disabilities who were low-performing in mathematics. During treatment, students received schema strategy training in problem schemata and problem solution." -- taken from abstract.
Exploring Teacher Educators' Perspectives of Play-Based Learning: A Mixed Method Approach "This study examined teacher educators’ perceptions of play-based learning in the context of university-based teacher education programmes in Palestine." -- taken from abstract.
Linking Literacy and Math: Using Writing to Support Instruction and Learning "Writing can be a powerful instructional and learning strategy. Oftentimes, when math teachers hear suggestions about incorporating writing into daily routines, they respond that they would like to, but are not sure they have time. Here, Costello suggests two approaches to writing in mathematics that can support student learning and be used to make student thinking visible." -- taken from abstract.
Maths of Milkshakes "The Math of Milkshakes uses kitchen science to explore big ideas with real-life examples." -- taken from text.
Small Group of Mathematical Problem Solving Instruction for Elementary Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities The purpose of this study was to teach mathematical problem solving to students with intellectual and developmental disability. It evaluated the effect of teacher implemented modified schema-based instruction in a small group setting.
Teaching Mathematical Word Problem Solving to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Best-Evidence Synthesis "his systematic review provides a synthesis of intervention research that taught mathematical word problem solving skills to students with autism spectrum disorder between 1975 and April of 2020 by evaluating the body of research in terms of what works, for whom and under what conditions." -- taken from abstract.

Websites

Moneysmart for Teachers "Aligned with the Australian Curriculum, Moneysmart's lesson plans are engaging activities that bring everyday financial topics into the classroom." -- taken from website.
Developing STEM Skills "This resource package contains activities to develop children's skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths." -- taken from website.
Mathematics - Dyslexia SPELD Foundation "Similar to the principles of high-quality literacy instruction, the initial teaching of numeracy should be carefully sequenced, highly structured, and explicit." -- taken from website.
First Steps Mathematics "A series of teacher resource books that is organised around sets of mathematics outcomes for number, measurement, space, chance and data." -- taken from website.
FUSE - Maths Resources for Primary School Children A collection of Maths resources and games designed for primary school aged students.
FUSE - Maths Resources for Secondary School Children A collection of mathematics gams and resources for secondary school aged students.
Khan Academy: A personalised learning resource or all ages. Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Learning Resources by Year Level -- Mathematics A collection of resources from the department of education, especially designed for remote and virtual learning.
Numeracy Fundamentals Compiled by Curtin University, this module covers key fundamentals of mathematics that may be required as part of study or life.
Twinkl The trusted home of teacher-created planning and assessment materials and teaching resources aligned to the Australian Curriculum! Perfect for inside and outside the classroom.
Western Australian Curriculum - Mathematics Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Western Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
Clickview - Primary Maths Resources Free education resources for primary school maths, including videos and lesson plans.

Technology in the Classroom

Assistive Technology From Reading Rockets - Find information and resources about assistive technology that can help kids with language-based learning disabilities become stronger readers and writers
Assistive Technology Resources There are a number of resources freely available to assist with selecting appropriate assistive technology and utilising assistive technology effectively.
Bring the World
Dictation and Screen Readers For students who have literacy difficulties, reading for comprehension and producing extended written passages can be very challenging. In the classroom, this often results in reduced content knowledge and understanding, reduced vocabulary development and poor ability to demonstrate their skills and knowledge at a level consistent with their overall understanding. By allowing the use of assistive technology, we can reduce some of the difficulties that students may face when being asked to read and process large amounts of text and when asked to complete written tasks and assessments.
Learning with Interactive Whiteboards Used increasingly in schools around the world, interactive whiteboards give teachers extraordinary new ways to reach students. This program introduces the interactive whiteboard, explains how it works, and demonstrates specific ways it can be used in the classroom. Viewers will learn about typical board interfaces such as pen or touch-screen, what other tools and technologies can be used in conjunction with whiteboards, and what types of practical whiteboard applications teachers might prefer depending on lower-grade or high school settings. The interactive whiteboard’s ability to reduce a teacher’s workload is also discussed.
Non-Educational Tech This video gives educators strategies on how to adapt and use non-educational technology in their classroom.
Using Microsoft Learning Tools Learning tools are designed to support decoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension and writing skills by providing the user with additional user options.
Western Australian Curriculum - Technologies Technologies enrich and impact on the lives of people and societies globally. Society needs enterprising students who can make discerning decisions about the development and use of technologies, develop solutions to complex challenges and contribute to sustainable patterns of living. Technologies can play an important role in transforming, restoring and sustaining societies and natural, managed and constructed environments.

Videos

Clickview - Primary Maths Resources Free education resources for primary school maths, including videos and lesson plans. An example of one of these videos has been embedded above.
Learning Maths with Kyane "Kyane is a small boy in year 4. He has an Individual Behaviour Plan and an Individual Educational Plan. Throughout the lesson it is a challenge to keep Kyane engaged and on task, but he demonstrates an understanding of what polygons are and displays creativity in constructing them, even if he does get angry and frustrated in the process." -- taken from abstract.
Numeracy and Literacy "Are you struggling with numeracy teaching? Find out how one primary teacher in Kent is using free 'Interactive Teaching Programmes' from the National Strategy in her work on pentagons and diagonals. And what about literacy? Watch a reception class teacher use her whiteboard and creative software to develop story-telling skills with children who are new to ICT in school." -- taken from abstract.
Primary Maths 1 A video showing different examples of maths games aimed at primary school aged students.
Primary Maths 2 A video showing different examples of maths games aimed at primary school aged students.
Snappy Games and Activities "See four examples of fun and easy-to-use primary classroom games and activities to use in lesson planning, aimed at keeping a group of mixed ability pupils on task and engaged in their learning." -- taken from abstract.

Books

Mathematics Through Play in the Early Years The book is grounded in the latest research about; how children become effective learners, particularly in relation to mathematics. Bringing together research and practice in an accessible way, Kate Tucker provides an essential resource for all those who work with young children.
Publication Date: 2014
Maths is all Around You: Developing Mathematical Concepts in the Early Years This book is intended for early childhood educators in both preschool settings and the first years of school who would like to explore and investigate maths concepts to enrich children's experiences and extend their current thinking and learning.
Publication Date: 2013
Primary Maths Handbook The Primary Maths Handbook is the essential reference resource for students, teachers and parents. t has mathematical concepts explained in detail, with clear diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding. It contains a quick-reference dictionary of simple language with terms defined through mathematical contexts as well as cross-referenced to the handbook.
Publication Date: 2013
Supermarket Maths This book provides intensive practice in applying the concepts of basic mathematics for primary and selected secondary students. The activities relate to everyday life and the experience of most students and therefore provide concrete contexts for arithmetic and other mathematical problems.
Publication Date: 2008

Junior Books

1,2,3 In this simple introduction to numbers, counting from 1 to 10 is made easy with a little help from everyone's favourite park keeper and his animal friends.
One Woolly Wombat This fresh, exuberant counting book features koalas, kookaburras, cockatoos, dingoes and a host of other well-known Australian birds and animals.
The Waterhole This book is an ingenious infusion of counting book, puzzle book, story book and art book, with typically detailed illustrations. Ages 3 and over.
Where is the Green Sheep? A story about many different sheep, and one that seems to be missing.