Using place value houses to read large numbers
Use the place value houses tool to read large numbers, group digits and connect spoken number names to place value houses.
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Using Probability Lab for classroom chance experiments
Use Probability Lab for spinner, coin and bag-draw trials, tallies, percentages and graphing results.
Read articleUsing the 3D solids tool for nets and fold states
Use the 3D solids tool to compare solids, matching nets, fold states, labels, dimensions and feature counts.
Read articleUsing the angles tool to teach angle turns
Use the angles tool to drag angle arms, name angle types, compare with a right angle and model common degree turns.
Read articleUsing the area tool for square units and perimeter
Use the area tool to model rectangles, count square units, compare perimeter and build custom shapes.
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Use the calendar explorer tool to model months, date ranges, weekdays, elapsed days and simple events.
Read articleUsing the capacity tool for litres and millilitres
Use the capacity tool to model cups, bottles, jugs, millilitres, litres, amount left and percentage full.
Read articleUsing the clock tool to teach analogue and digital time
Use the clock tool for analogue time, digital time, minute intervals, random times and 24-hour time.
Read articleUsing the coordinate grid tool for points and transformations
Use the coordinate grid tool to plot points, show labels, draw paths and model translations, reflections and rotations.
Read articleUsing the dice tool for number and chance activities
Use the dice tool for one, two or three dice, addition facts, mental strategies and chance discussions.
Read articleUsing the event planner tool for elapsed time
Use the event planner tool to build timed schedules, add durations and discuss finish times.
Read articleUsing the fraction wall tool for equivalent fractions
Use the fraction wall tool for equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, strips, circles and improper fractions.
Read articleUsing the graph maker tool for classroom data displays
Use the graph maker tool for bar graphs, line graphs, pictographs, editable data and quick classroom modelling.
Read articleUsing the length tool for ruler measurement
Use the length tool to model centimetres, millimetres, changing line lengths and careful ruler reading.
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Use the mass scale tool to compare classroom objects, gram weights, kilogram weights and total mass.
Read articleUsing the maths glossary to support vocabulary
Use the maths glossary for definitions, examples, symbols, visual reminders and quick vocabulary support.
Read articleUsing the money tool to model Australian coins and notes
Use the money tool for Australian coins and notes, totals, equivalent amounts and change discussions.
Read articleUsing the number line tool for scale, jumps and missing labels
Use the number line tool for whole numbers, negatives, fractions, decimals, hidden labels and jump modelling.
Read articleUsing the pan balance tool for comparison and equations
Use the pan balance tool to compare totals, make equal sides and discuss greater than, less than and equal to.
Read articleUsing the pattern blocks tool for tessellations and tangrams
Use the pattern blocks tool for tangrams, tessellations, symmetry lines, shape composition and area discussions.
Read articleUsing the pixel art tool for coordinate pictures
Use the pixel art tool to build grid pictures, practise coordinate language, fill areas and download designs.
Read articleUsing the random number generator for quick number prompts
Use the random number generator for warm-ups, number talks, place value prompts and quick comparison tasks.
Read articleUsing the room builder tool for area plans
Use the room builder tool to place furniture on a grid, compare covered area and discuss free space.
Read articleUsing the shapes tool as a classroom geometry canvas
Use the shapes tool to add, move, rotate, resize and arrange 2D shapes for quick classroom geometry modelling.
Read articleUsing the symmetry tool for mirror patterns
Use the symmetry tool to model vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines of symmetry with draw, mirror, erase and check controls.
Read articleUsing the thermometer tool for temperature scales
Use the thermometer tool to model Celsius, Fahrenheit, negative temperatures and weather or science ranges.
Read articleUsing the timer and stopwatch tool for classroom routines
Use the timer and stopwatch tool for countdowns, elapsed time, laps and classroom timing routines.
Read articleUsing the volume tool for cubic units
Use the volume tool to model rectangular prisms, cubic units, base area, height and stacked layers.
Read articleUsing the 3D objects and nets app for solid geometry practice
Use the 3D objects and nets app to practise solid names, prisms and pyramids, faces, edges, vertices and nets.
Read articleUsing the angles app for angle language and comparison
Use the angles app to practise angle names, right angles, greater than or less than a right angle and comparing angle sizes.
Read articleUsing the calculator app for accurate calculator habits
Use the calculator app for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and careful calculator entry practice.
Read articleUsing the calendar app for dates, weekdays and elapsed days
Use the calendar app for day names, dates, elapsed days and counting weekdays across a month.
Read articleUsing the Cartesian coordinates app for coordinate grid practice
Use the Cartesian coordinates app to practise reading ordered pairs, plotting points and moving from first quadrant to four quadrants.
Read articleUsing the chance and probability app for classroom practice
Use the chance and probability app for chance words, possible outcomes, likely outcomes, expected frequencies and simulations.
Read articleUsing the compare and order app for place-value reasoning
Use the compare and order app for biggest, smallest, greater-than, less-than, ordering and digit-building practice.
Read articleUsing the graphs and data app for data reading practice
Use the graphs and data app for bar graphs, pictographs, tables, tallies, totals and comparisons.
Read articleUsing the maths words and symbols app for vocabulary practice
Use the maths words and symbols app for vocabulary, symbol meanings and quick question-language practice.
Read articleUsing the measurement app for rulers, units and conversions
Use the measurement app for rulers, mass, capacity, area, perimeter, volume, comparisons and conversions.
Read articleUsing the number properties app for factors and multiples
Use the number properties app for odd and even, prime and composite, factors, multiples, HCF, LCM and powers of 10 practice.
Read articleUsing the number riddles app for clue-based reasoning
Use the number riddles app for place value, doubles and halves, operations, properties and mixed clue practice.
Read articleUsing the number sequences app for counting patterns
Use the number sequences app for forwards, backwards, skip-counting and missing-number pattern practice.
Read articleUsing the quadrilaterals app for shape names and features
Use the quadrilaterals app to practise squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, trapeziums and kites.
Read articleUsing the rounding app for estimation routines
Use the rounding and estimation app for nearest 10, 100, 1000, estimate sums and money-total practice.
Read articleUsing the rows and columns app for array language
Use the rows and columns app to identify rows, identify columns and count how many are shown in visual arrays.
Read articleUsing the strategy app to make mental methods visible
Use the strategy app for split strategy, count on, number line, levelling, compensation and bridging practice.
Read articleUsing the time app for clocks, words and digital time
Use the time app for analogue clocks, digital time, time words, quarter-hour and minute practice.
Read articleUsing the visual division app for equal groups
Use the visual division app for sharing counters, making equal groups and connecting models to division equations.
Read articleUsing the word problems app to slow down problem solving
Use the word problems app for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division stories with operation choice and worked explanations.
Read articleUsing the counters tool for arrays and equal groups
Use the counters tool for ten frames, arrays, equal groups, addition and subtraction modelling.
Read articleUsing the fractions app for visual fraction practice
Use the fractions app for visual models, denominator choices, fraction language and quick teacher decisions.
Read articleUsing the MAB blocks tool for place value and regrouping
Use the MAB blocks tool to build numbers, arrange place value, regroup and unpack base-ten blocks.
Read articleUsing the money app for coins, change and shopping questions
Use the money app for Australian coins, notes, enough money, how much more and correct change practice.
Read articleUsing the number line app for scale and position practice
Use the number line app for whole-number, fraction and decimal number lines with quick teacher decisions.
Read articleUsing the addition app for quick classroom fluency
Use the addition app for quick facts, written addition, regrouping practice and next-step teacher decisions.
Read articleUsing the division app for inverse fact fluency
Use the division app for whole-number division facts, inverse times-table practice and quick teacher decisions.
Read articleUsing the multiplication app for times tables fluency
Use the multiplication app for focused tables, mixed fact retrieval and quick teacher decisions.
Read articleUsing the subtraction app for careful fluency practice
Use the subtraction app for facts, written subtraction, exchange practice and quick teacher decisions.
Read articleSpacing, retrieval and variation in primary maths
Three ideas from learning science can make daily review feel purposeful rather than repetitive.
Read articleDaily review for mixed-ability classes
Use core questions, optional stretch prompts and quick teacher decisions to keep mixed-ability review manageable.
Read articleUsing review data to plan tomorrow without drowning in marks
Turn review responses into simple planning decisions: reteach, revisit, extend or move on.
Read articleMaking visual models part of everyday review
Build visual representations into review so students connect procedures with meaning.
Read articleMaths vocabulary that sticks through daily review
Use review to revisit terms like estimate, factor, total, difference, likely and equivalent in context.
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