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Issue #17

Issue #17 - MathsLinks Newsletter - resources for maths teachers

This week, more on the new NSW Stage 6 Standard syllabus. In other resources - a true scale multiplication grid, pool noodles and fractions.
It is definitely worth watching the Chaos Game from Numberphile, and a new series of videos on the Essence of Calculus.

Featured Resource

Continuum of Learning

From the Mathematics 7-10 Syllabus Continuum of Learning, I have used the new Stage 6 Standard syllabus to attempt to extend the Continuum of Learning.

Resources

True Scale Multiplication Grid

This is not just a multiplication grid, but an actual representation of the products.

Pool Noodle Fractions

Here's an nice hands-on way to teach fractions using pool noodles.

Video

Chaos Game - Numberphile

Ben Sparks demonstrates how seemingly random numbers can create amazing patterns.
I think this is my new favourite Numberphile video.

Essence of calculus, chapter 1

In this series of videos, Grant (3Blue1Brown) wants you to feel that you could have invented calculus for yourself.

In this first video, we see how unraveling the nuances of a simple geometry question can lead to integrals, derivatives, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

New HSC Syllabus

Timeframe for release of support materials for new Stage 6 syllabuses

NESA have released a timeline for the release of support materials for the new Stage 6 syllabuses.

Mathematics Standard - Topic Guidance

Under Support Materials, NESA have released three more topic guidance documents: Statistical Analysis, Financial Mathematics and Algebra. The Measurement Topic Guidance document has been updated.

Fatal Traffic, When and Where

An example of a heat map representing real-world data. Each cell shows the percentage of crashes at that time involving the selected factor.
See NSW Mathematics Standard MS-S1, S1.1.

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