supporting mathematics teachers reception to year 12 2020
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The Mathematical Association of South Australia IncNational Maths
Talent Quest Presentation Night Perth and online
MASA Executive meeting 5pm online and in office
JSMEP/SAMTQ Presentation Night EDC
Year 12 Maths exams – Methods and Essentials
Year 12 Maths exams - General
Year 12 Maths exams – Specialist
Maths Leaders online forum 4-5pm Date and registration to be
Confirmed
Workshop two Click here for the form
Planning and Presenting Maths Professional Learning
Workshop three Click here for the form
STEM Conference UniSA Magill Campus
Program and registration coming week 1
MASA AGM and committee election - click for nomination form
7 pm MASA office, Building D, 80 Payneham Road, STEPNEY
End of term 4 – Happy Holidays
MASA Committee planning day at MASA office
2020 TERM 4 Newsletter
Index Page 2
Professional Learning opportunities:
• Term 4 Maths Leaders Forum Page 4
• MTANT Webinar Series Page 4
• 2020 STEM Conference Page 5
• Financial Literacy Funding Page 5
• Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program Page 6
• John Gaffney Award application Page 6
• Quiz Night Coordinators survey Page 6
Student Activities:
• SAMTQ/JSMEP Page 7
• 60th Hamann School Maths Competition Page 9
• Engineer school visits Page 9
Resources and notices:
• Revision Guide orders Page 11
• 2020 Trial Exams Page 11
• New Year 7 Assessment Resource Page 11
• New Stage 2 General Maths Resource Page 11
• Dual-Oh! Page 11
• Think Square Multiplication cards Page 12
• Think Square Free pack competition Page 13
• T 3 blog and Texas Instruments Free Webinar program Page 14
• TI- Innovator Rover Page 15
• Credit Union Notice Page 16
• MASA membership Info and lucky draw Page 17 & 18
3
Term 4 2020 President’s Message
Term 3 kept the MASA Committee members very busy with professional learning, student
activities and resource development.
Our Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program (RRSMP) reached Renmark, Burra,
Whyalla, Coober Pedy and Kangaroo Island in Term 3. Our program continues to incorporate
personalised professional learning and individual mentoring with attendees. Kangaroo Island
(KICE) were the first location to request a parent information evening. This was a wonderful
event where our consultants had the opportunity to promote mathematics. Our focus was on
“Participation, Positivity and Playfulness” regarding mathematics. If you are interested in being
part of this free program for remote and rural schools, that is supported by the Education
Minister, Hon John Gardner, please contact Helen Booth at [email protected].
There are still a few spaces left in the Term 4 program.
The MASA Annual Quiz Night was tweaked this year to allow schools to choose to hold the
event either virtually or in person this year for the Senior Division. This was a significant change
to the usual event, so we would love your feedback to ensure that the Quiz Night is a success
in 2021. Please stay tuned for the survey that will come out. The results will be used to decide
the structure of future events.
The Hamann School Mathematics Competition (HSMC) was completed in Term 3. Thank you to
all the schools who were able to take pause in Term 2 when we were unable to have large
groups of students in the same room. The Awards Night also took a different format with 3
smaller events to ensure we were adhering to the government restrictions. This hybrid event
celebrated our top winners of the competition both online and in person. I would also like to
take this opportunity to congratulate all winners and participants, it is wonderful to have so
many students choosing to engage in mathematics at this challenging level. Thank you to the
Society of Petroleum Engineers for their continued sponsorship of the event.
We ended the term with our Primary Conference. Andrew Lorimer-Derham was an excellent
keynote who presented virtually on the day from Victoria. Andrew was able to engage the
delegates in group discussion and encourage creativity with mathematics. The whole
conference was a success, and we are looking forward to an even bigger event next year.
Term 4 brings many more events on the calendar. I encourage people to register to attend the
STEM Conference. SASTA and MASA work together to coordinate this event. This year it is held
at Uni SA Magill. The program has an excellent range of workshop options. The theme is “How
does STEM help us battle threats to our world?”
Our AGM is scheduled for December 8th, this is an opportunity to hear about what we have
accomplished this year. The 2021 Committee is voted in at this meeting. If you are interested in
volunteering your time to support the mathematics community, I encourage you to apply to be
part of the Committee. Volunteers can offer support in a variety of ways (e.g. presenting
workshops, supporting student activities, developing resources, social media or website
development). The application form can be accessed here.
I hope you all have a wonderful Term 4!
Rebecca Garrett
MASA President
Planning and Presenting Maths Professional Learning 3 workshop course
MASA is offering a workshop series during Term 4 for new and aspiring leaders and anyone passionate about sharing ideas with colleagues. The facilitator, Maryanne Rischmueller, is an experienced AST 2 teacher, workshop presenter and public speaker. This workshop will help you build your confidence and credibility as a presenter as you develop and practise your communication skills in a supportive environment. 5 ½ hours professional learning includes 1-hour preparation time for your brief presentation in the final session. Linked to Professional Standards for Teachers 6 and 7 and Advanced Skills Teacher 2.
Session 1: Wednesday 28th October 4:30 – 5:30 pm Public Speaking skills – posture, movement, voice, pauses, filler words, connecting with audience, dealing with nerves, body gestures, using slides and white boards
Session 2: Wednesday 11th November 4:30 – 5:30 pm The what, why and how of planning an effective PL session. Getting attention, disrupting thinking, timing, using varying learning modes, opening, closing
Session 3: Saturday 21st November 9:30 - 12 pm
- includes morning tea Attendees will present a brief, planned presentation (10 mins approximately), evaluating each other, and giving constructive feedback.
Cost $50 ($40 for MASA members) Click here for the registration form
Term 4 Maths Leaders Forum
Coming up in Week 4 or 5. Delivered via zoom, facilitated by Lauren Mazzarolo Seymour
College. Session date, time, description and registration form to follow.
MTANT Webinar series reminder
Still some future dates and great sessions – cheap for AAMT affiliates (MASA members). Ask
MTANT about links for missed session recordings. Click here for info and registration
ASIC's Moneysmart financial literacy funding
Reminder: Funding applications close 16 October
ASIC's Moneysmart for teachers program supports teachers to connect learning to life.
Learning about money and how it works in the real world can transform the student
experience while establishing good money habits now and into the future.
Moneysmart works with primary and secondary principal associations to fund financial
literacy project in schools. Funding is worth up to $5,000 for each project.
We are looking for new, creative project ideas that:
• teach kids how to budget and plan in the digital age
• integrates financial literacy across the whole school
• incorporates cross sector collaboration
• includes the local community.
Apply for funding to see your ideas come to life.
Applications are now open and close 16
October. Visit Moneysmart in schools for
application form and guidelines.
Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program
RRSMP will combine face-to-face and online support in Term 4. We are keen to continue
supporting teachers in both domains. This support will be tailored to the needs of the
schools and teachers in each district. Our focus remains on improving teacher pedagogy.
MASA Professional Officer, Helen Booth, has developed further materials to support the
mathematics teachers in these country areas of South Australia. Workshops can be on
Zoom and participants will leave with ready to use resources.
Thank you to the Education Minister, Hon John
Gardner, for the funding to support our remote
and rural schools. If your school or region want
to be part of this free scheme, please contact
Helen on [email protected]
Quiz night Quiz (survey for coordinators)
In 2020, to provide a fun event for students while complying with safety requirements,
MASA swiftly redeveloped its Quiz Night offering. After this experience, we are keen to
receive feedback on how schools responded to the changes and whether MASA should
aim to return to business as usual, if possible in 2021, or whether there is an interest in a new
way of delivering this content.
Please use this link to complete the short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BYSMNH
Think about nominating for the John
Gaffney award 2020 John Gaffney Awards close Friday 30th October $1000+ grants to
be used for approved Professional Learning and travel support.
Click here for the information and application form
Quest Presentation Night
Supported by the Department for Education South Australia and MASA, these student competitions
are free to enter.
Mathematical investigation projects are a great exercise at any year level to get students thinking
about applying mathematical concepts to measure, assess or even solve real-world problems.
Students can do their best work when following an idea they are passionate about. The projects
may be in the form of written reports, posters, models, or videos.
The 2020 entries have been judged and there are many impressive projects that will be celebrated
with presentation events on Monday October 26th. Some of these projects have also been found
noteworthy by the judges of the National Maths Talent Quest. Congratulations to all students who
participated and thank you to all teachers who
coordinated their school’s entries. Thank you also
to the Department for Education who sponsors the
competition and the committee who steer and
judge the competition.
8
We entered the SA Maths Talent Quest in 2020
Earlier this year, when I presented the idea of the maths Talent Quest to my year 5/6 class,
most of them were keen to have a go. They formed their own teams of 4 or 5 friends and
came up with some interesting ideas.
The excitement continued over the next few months as they investigated topics such as;
maths in netball, bats and their wingspans, fuel consumption in cars and weird logic
problems. They worked hard to get their PowerPoint presentations with explanations,
graphs and tables finished by the deadline.
At the end of Term 3 we received an email from MASA saying 3 groups were invited to the
Competition Presentation Night to receive an award for their work. Well, you would have
thought they’d won the Logies, their cheers were so loud and excitement so high. They
know this award may only be a certificate, but they are ‘over the moon’ to have their
maths efforts recognised by impartial judges.
If you’re interested in participating next year, here are a few suggestions to help you get
started:
• Develop team work skills in your class – Jo Boaler shows good ways of doing this
• Encourage students to ask lots of maths questions, (without trying to answer straight
away)
• try using empty food boxes, playground equipment, pictures (explorify website is
awesome for science pictures), puzzles etc
• choose one question to investigate as a class first
• make sure students know how to gather, record and represent data
• have fun with it
There is something for all year levels R-12, check out https://www.masaonline.org.au/
for more ideas and information.
Maryanne
Rischmueller
https://www.masaonline.org.au/
9
SPE Prizes in 2021
In 2021, The Hamman School Mathematics Competition will enjoy its 60th year
of unbroken continuity. The expectation is that the competition date will
return to its normal place in the school calendar, which will make it
Wednesday 17th March 2021.
Competition, marking night and presentation night dates will be confirmed at the end of 2020.
We thank the Society for Petroleum Engineers for their historic and continuing support of this
wonderful student opportunity. We thank the writers, coordinators and markers of the competitions
and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of the students.
Coordinators are reminded that there are some unclaimed prizes from the recent 2020 competition
that can be collected from the MASA office.
School visits from engineering professionals!
SPE-SA would like to support you in encouraging STEM based learning. Our keen volunteers would
appreciate the opportunity to speak to your Year 9 to 12 students about the engineering
profession.
To arrange a school visit, please email your contact details to [email protected]
A wealth of energy education resources are also available at www.energy4me.org to assist
teachers
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit, professional organisation with 168,000
members worldwide. The local South Australian Section (SPE-SA) has 500 members and is run by a
team of enthusiastic volunteers. SPE’s vision is to enable the sharing of technical knowledge
amongst its members, to meet the world’s growing energy needs, in a safe and environmentally
responsible manner.
As part of our commitment to the local community, SPE-SA actively supports the promotion of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based learning. We see this as an
investment in the next generation of talented students who will become South Australia’s future
engineers and leaders.
SPE-SA has been an avid supporter of MASA for the past two decades, through sponsorship of the
School Mathematics Competition. Over the past 30 years our volunteers have also been actively
engaged with the broader community via school visits, organisation of student / teacher workshop
and Science Alive!
author from Victoria, has a huge FREE set of resource
materials.
Geoff is very kindly making this material available to teachers
in SA through his website. After enquiries from several
teachers at the recent MASA Annual Conference, in addition
to Fifty50 worksheets (see first link below) Geoff has now
made available two Polyhedra construction books in pdf
format (see second link below).
After clicking on a link, wait for the linked page to load, then
right-click the required resource and select "Download" to
download. You may also navigate through folders or view files
online before downloading by double-clicking several times.
The Fifty50 download will be a zip file, in which case you may
need to double-click it and drag its contents to a convenient
location our device before opening files. If you have any trouble, please contact Geoff for
assistance. [email protected]
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xzNwg-yBlZsH4B0KOL5KA-v9ddIyrnjn
https://www.masaonline.org.au/resources/Teacher%20Resources/000A-
https://www.masaonline.org.au/resources/Teacher%20Resources/2-Geo-
See below for more new free material
A condition of use is that Geoff Phillips Publications be acknowledged as the copyright
owner on any printing/photocopying surveys or Copyright Agency audits.
Link to Further Maths Worked Examples and notes:
(After link loads, right click folder and select
Download.) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lGka4e9XhHqee_TDnNwhaURwQZlB9eAx
2020 MASA Revision Guides
The 2020 editions of Essential, General, Methods and Specialist Revision Guides are in stock.
Pre-orders have been delivered. Some stock still available. Click here for order form.
2020 Stage 2 Trial exams 2020 editions available Available now, delivered direct to your inbox upon receipt of your order.
These publications are a great support for teachers if Stage 2 Maths and give students vital
practice at a full length and rigorous exam. Click here for publications order form
New MASA Resource for teachers of year 7 mathematics With year 7 being transitioned into secondary school, MASA has written a
new resource to assist teachers to get on top of standards and models.
Delivered as a pdf, the book includes test papers and solutions in 10
topics as well as advice for mathematical investigations. A snip at $25 inc
GST Order here
New MASA Resource for teachers of Stage 2 General
Mathematics Available now, a new resource for Stage 2 General Mathematics
including three Skills and Applications Tasks and additional practice
questions for the Hungarian Algorithm. Delivered as a pdf, the resource is $25 inc GST Order here.
DUAL-Oh! Maths Card Games Dual-Oh! Maths card games developed by a West Australian
Educational Consultant, Richard Korbosky, can be purchased through
MASA. The rules are simple, but it is the maths that is increasingly
challenging as you move through proficiency from reception to upper
primary level. The games can be played as simple or complex as you
work with students of different levels. Scale of prices make multiple
purchases attractive.
Click here for price list
Back to Front Publications MASA is proud to sell the Back to Front Publications, including the five books in the very popular
‘Fixing Misconceptions’ range. Click here for the price list and order form
Free Graphics Calculator Books from Casio Casio is offering free copies of the Barry Kissane, Marian Kemp book originally written for the
fx-CG20AU model, which translates nicely to the fx-CG50AU model as well. Just email
[email protected] and arrangements can be made to supply.
MASA, or through Thinksquare.com.au
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Online Membership System masaonline.org.au
Your subscription can easily be recovered within the year through significant concessions to
MASA conferences and workshops, access to student activities and our publications.
Australian Mathematics Education Journal (4 issues per year)
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom (4 issues)
Membership of MASA automatically affiliates you with AAMT. One AAMT journal is included in
the MASA membership fee, others may be purchased separately by completing the relevant
details on the MASA membership form.
• access to MASA’s extensive professional learning programs at Member’s rates
• substantial Member concessions on conferences and publications
• affiliation with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT)
• extensive deductions to a range of AAMT publications and services
• regular information about developments in mathematics education
• subscriptions may be deducted from your Credit Union SA account.
• tax-deductible Membership
• Complimentary access to closed professional Facebook Forums
• Complimentary networking events throughout the year
The AAMT publications section offers a wide range of high quality mathematics
education materials for sale at reasonable prices. The AAMT Mathematics Resource
Catalogue and newsletter (Highest Common Factor) is sent to all MASA members.
Members can also select extra magazines to receive throughout the year. These are
listed on our Membership form titled Serial Publications. AAMT gives a substantial
reduction in cost to all MASA Members. It does pay to become a MASA member.
AND THE WINNER IS…..We will be conducting draws throughout the year where
one lucky Member each Term will receive a $25.00 Dymocks book voucher.
The winner for Term 4, 2020 is Geoffrey Woolford. Congratulations! And thank you for being a
member of MASA.
Each year MASA presents an award to a teacher, who attends one of our Professional
Development Sessions. All teachers who put their name on any of our Professional Development
Forms will automatically be entered into the draw.
The prize of a $100.00 book voucher is sponsored by Dymocks Adelaide. This draw is held at our
AGM in December at our MASA office. We appreciate the continued support of Dymocks
Adelaide and once again extend our thanks for their contribution.
Renew your MASA Membership for 2020– (click here)
The subscription year is 1st of January to 31st of December.
Remember to renew to receive discounts on Professional Learning
workshops and conferences and most publications, and many other
benefits.
And FREE membership for pre-service teachers
MASA has many members who have recently or not so recently,
stepped away from the classroom. For MASA, the experience and
expertise of these people is something we value, and we wish to
maintain links with these retired teachers.
As an incentive for retired teachers to remain in the fold, we have
created a new level of membership that gives full voting rights and
an included subscription for the discounted price of $75 per year.
For education students, we offer free membership that helps you to get into the loop of what MASA
offers as resources and in its calendar. Despite being free of charge, as a member, you can still get
discounts on conferences and resources. Looks great on your resume to be linked to a professional
association. AAMT journals can be purchased for $33 per year, per title.
If you have any issues making the level change in your renewal, please call Patricia Chigwidden at
the MASA office on 8362 4332 for assistance.
MASA Executive meeting 5pm online and in office
JSMEP/SAMTQ Presentation Night EDC
Year 12 Maths exams – Methods and Essentials
Year 12 Maths exams - General
Year 12 Maths exams – Specialist
Maths Leaders online forum 4-5pm Date and registration to be
Confirmed
Workshop two Click here for the form
Planning and Presenting Maths Professional Learning
Workshop three Click here for the form
STEM Conference UniSA Magill Campus
Program and registration coming week 1
MASA AGM and committee election - click for nomination form
7 pm MASA office, Building D, 80 Payneham Road, STEPNEY
End of term 4 – Happy Holidays
MASA Committee planning day at MASA office
2020 TERM 4 Newsletter
Index Page 2
Professional Learning opportunities:
• Term 4 Maths Leaders Forum Page 4
• MTANT Webinar Series Page 4
• 2020 STEM Conference Page 5
• Financial Literacy Funding Page 5
• Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program Page 6
• John Gaffney Award application Page 6
• Quiz Night Coordinators survey Page 6
Student Activities:
• SAMTQ/JSMEP Page 7
• 60th Hamann School Maths Competition Page 9
• Engineer school visits Page 9
Resources and notices:
• Revision Guide orders Page 11
• 2020 Trial Exams Page 11
• New Year 7 Assessment Resource Page 11
• New Stage 2 General Maths Resource Page 11
• Dual-Oh! Page 11
• Think Square Multiplication cards Page 12
• Think Square Free pack competition Page 13
• T 3 blog and Texas Instruments Free Webinar program Page 14
• TI- Innovator Rover Page 15
• Credit Union Notice Page 16
• MASA membership Info and lucky draw Page 17 & 18
3
Term 4 2020 President’s Message
Term 3 kept the MASA Committee members very busy with professional learning, student
activities and resource development.
Our Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program (RRSMP) reached Renmark, Burra,
Whyalla, Coober Pedy and Kangaroo Island in Term 3. Our program continues to incorporate
personalised professional learning and individual mentoring with attendees. Kangaroo Island
(KICE) were the first location to request a parent information evening. This was a wonderful
event where our consultants had the opportunity to promote mathematics. Our focus was on
“Participation, Positivity and Playfulness” regarding mathematics. If you are interested in being
part of this free program for remote and rural schools, that is supported by the Education
Minister, Hon John Gardner, please contact Helen Booth at [email protected].
There are still a few spaces left in the Term 4 program.
The MASA Annual Quiz Night was tweaked this year to allow schools to choose to hold the
event either virtually or in person this year for the Senior Division. This was a significant change
to the usual event, so we would love your feedback to ensure that the Quiz Night is a success
in 2021. Please stay tuned for the survey that will come out. The results will be used to decide
the structure of future events.
The Hamann School Mathematics Competition (HSMC) was completed in Term 3. Thank you to
all the schools who were able to take pause in Term 2 when we were unable to have large
groups of students in the same room. The Awards Night also took a different format with 3
smaller events to ensure we were adhering to the government restrictions. This hybrid event
celebrated our top winners of the competition both online and in person. I would also like to
take this opportunity to congratulate all winners and participants, it is wonderful to have so
many students choosing to engage in mathematics at this challenging level. Thank you to the
Society of Petroleum Engineers for their continued sponsorship of the event.
We ended the term with our Primary Conference. Andrew Lorimer-Derham was an excellent
keynote who presented virtually on the day from Victoria. Andrew was able to engage the
delegates in group discussion and encourage creativity with mathematics. The whole
conference was a success, and we are looking forward to an even bigger event next year.
Term 4 brings many more events on the calendar. I encourage people to register to attend the
STEM Conference. SASTA and MASA work together to coordinate this event. This year it is held
at Uni SA Magill. The program has an excellent range of workshop options. The theme is “How
does STEM help us battle threats to our world?”
Our AGM is scheduled for December 8th, this is an opportunity to hear about what we have
accomplished this year. The 2021 Committee is voted in at this meeting. If you are interested in
volunteering your time to support the mathematics community, I encourage you to apply to be
part of the Committee. Volunteers can offer support in a variety of ways (e.g. presenting
workshops, supporting student activities, developing resources, social media or website
development). The application form can be accessed here.
I hope you all have a wonderful Term 4!
Rebecca Garrett
MASA President
Planning and Presenting Maths Professional Learning 3 workshop course
MASA is offering a workshop series during Term 4 for new and aspiring leaders and anyone passionate about sharing ideas with colleagues. The facilitator, Maryanne Rischmueller, is an experienced AST 2 teacher, workshop presenter and public speaker. This workshop will help you build your confidence and credibility as a presenter as you develop and practise your communication skills in a supportive environment. 5 ½ hours professional learning includes 1-hour preparation time for your brief presentation in the final session. Linked to Professional Standards for Teachers 6 and 7 and Advanced Skills Teacher 2.
Session 1: Wednesday 28th October 4:30 – 5:30 pm Public Speaking skills – posture, movement, voice, pauses, filler words, connecting with audience, dealing with nerves, body gestures, using slides and white boards
Session 2: Wednesday 11th November 4:30 – 5:30 pm The what, why and how of planning an effective PL session. Getting attention, disrupting thinking, timing, using varying learning modes, opening, closing
Session 3: Saturday 21st November 9:30 - 12 pm
- includes morning tea Attendees will present a brief, planned presentation (10 mins approximately), evaluating each other, and giving constructive feedback.
Cost $50 ($40 for MASA members) Click here for the registration form
Term 4 Maths Leaders Forum
Coming up in Week 4 or 5. Delivered via zoom, facilitated by Lauren Mazzarolo Seymour
College. Session date, time, description and registration form to follow.
MTANT Webinar series reminder
Still some future dates and great sessions – cheap for AAMT affiliates (MASA members). Ask
MTANT about links for missed session recordings. Click here for info and registration
ASIC's Moneysmart financial literacy funding
Reminder: Funding applications close 16 October
ASIC's Moneysmart for teachers program supports teachers to connect learning to life.
Learning about money and how it works in the real world can transform the student
experience while establishing good money habits now and into the future.
Moneysmart works with primary and secondary principal associations to fund financial
literacy project in schools. Funding is worth up to $5,000 for each project.
We are looking for new, creative project ideas that:
• teach kids how to budget and plan in the digital age
• integrates financial literacy across the whole school
• incorporates cross sector collaboration
• includes the local community.
Apply for funding to see your ideas come to life.
Applications are now open and close 16
October. Visit Moneysmart in schools for
application form and guidelines.
Remote and Rural Schools Mathematics Program
RRSMP will combine face-to-face and online support in Term 4. We are keen to continue
supporting teachers in both domains. This support will be tailored to the needs of the
schools and teachers in each district. Our focus remains on improving teacher pedagogy.
MASA Professional Officer, Helen Booth, has developed further materials to support the
mathematics teachers in these country areas of South Australia. Workshops can be on
Zoom and participants will leave with ready to use resources.
Thank you to the Education Minister, Hon John
Gardner, for the funding to support our remote
and rural schools. If your school or region want
to be part of this free scheme, please contact
Helen on [email protected]
Quiz night Quiz (survey for coordinators)
In 2020, to provide a fun event for students while complying with safety requirements,
MASA swiftly redeveloped its Quiz Night offering. After this experience, we are keen to
receive feedback on how schools responded to the changes and whether MASA should
aim to return to business as usual, if possible in 2021, or whether there is an interest in a new
way of delivering this content.
Please use this link to complete the short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BYSMNH
Think about nominating for the John
Gaffney award 2020 John Gaffney Awards close Friday 30th October $1000+ grants to
be used for approved Professional Learning and travel support.
Click here for the information and application form
Quest Presentation Night
Supported by the Department for Education South Australia and MASA, these student competitions
are free to enter.
Mathematical investigation projects are a great exercise at any year level to get students thinking
about applying mathematical concepts to measure, assess or even solve real-world problems.
Students can do their best work when following an idea they are passionate about. The projects
may be in the form of written reports, posters, models, or videos.
The 2020 entries have been judged and there are many impressive projects that will be celebrated
with presentation events on Monday October 26th. Some of these projects have also been found
noteworthy by the judges of the National Maths Talent Quest. Congratulations to all students who
participated and thank you to all teachers who
coordinated their school’s entries. Thank you also
to the Department for Education who sponsors the
competition and the committee who steer and
judge the competition.
8
We entered the SA Maths Talent Quest in 2020
Earlier this year, when I presented the idea of the maths Talent Quest to my year 5/6 class,
most of them were keen to have a go. They formed their own teams of 4 or 5 friends and
came up with some interesting ideas.
The excitement continued over the next few months as they investigated topics such as;
maths in netball, bats and their wingspans, fuel consumption in cars and weird logic
problems. They worked hard to get their PowerPoint presentations with explanations,
graphs and tables finished by the deadline.
At the end of Term 3 we received an email from MASA saying 3 groups were invited to the
Competition Presentation Night to receive an award for their work. Well, you would have
thought they’d won the Logies, their cheers were so loud and excitement so high. They
know this award may only be a certificate, but they are ‘over the moon’ to have their
maths efforts recognised by impartial judges.
If you’re interested in participating next year, here are a few suggestions to help you get
started:
• Develop team work skills in your class – Jo Boaler shows good ways of doing this
• Encourage students to ask lots of maths questions, (without trying to answer straight
away)
• try using empty food boxes, playground equipment, pictures (explorify website is
awesome for science pictures), puzzles etc
• choose one question to investigate as a class first
• make sure students know how to gather, record and represent data
• have fun with it
There is something for all year levels R-12, check out https://www.masaonline.org.au/
for more ideas and information.
Maryanne
Rischmueller
https://www.masaonline.org.au/
9
SPE Prizes in 2021
In 2021, The Hamman School Mathematics Competition will enjoy its 60th year
of unbroken continuity. The expectation is that the competition date will
return to its normal place in the school calendar, which will make it
Wednesday 17th March 2021.
Competition, marking night and presentation night dates will be confirmed at the end of 2020.
We thank the Society for Petroleum Engineers for their historic and continuing support of this
wonderful student opportunity. We thank the writers, coordinators and markers of the competitions
and we look forward to celebrating the achievements of the students.
Coordinators are reminded that there are some unclaimed prizes from the recent 2020 competition
that can be collected from the MASA office.
School visits from engineering professionals!
SPE-SA would like to support you in encouraging STEM based learning. Our keen volunteers would
appreciate the opportunity to speak to your Year 9 to 12 students about the engineering
profession.
To arrange a school visit, please email your contact details to [email protected]
A wealth of energy education resources are also available at www.energy4me.org to assist
teachers
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit, professional organisation with 168,000
members worldwide. The local South Australian Section (SPE-SA) has 500 members and is run by a
team of enthusiastic volunteers. SPE’s vision is to enable the sharing of technical knowledge
amongst its members, to meet the world’s growing energy needs, in a safe and environmentally
responsible manner.
As part of our commitment to the local community, SPE-SA actively supports the promotion of
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based learning. We see this as an
investment in the next generation of talented students who will become South Australia’s future
engineers and leaders.
SPE-SA has been an avid supporter of MASA for the past two decades, through sponsorship of the
School Mathematics Competition. Over the past 30 years our volunteers have also been actively
engaged with the broader community via school visits, organisation of student / teacher workshop
and Science Alive!
author from Victoria, has a huge FREE set of resource
materials.
Geoff is very kindly making this material available to teachers
in SA through his website. After enquiries from several
teachers at the recent MASA Annual Conference, in addition
to Fifty50 worksheets (see first link below) Geoff has now
made available two Polyhedra construction books in pdf
format (see second link below).
After clicking on a link, wait for the linked page to load, then
right-click the required resource and select "Download" to
download. You may also navigate through folders or view files
online before downloading by double-clicking several times.
The Fifty50 download will be a zip file, in which case you may
need to double-click it and drag its contents to a convenient
location our device before opening files. If you have any trouble, please contact Geoff for
assistance. [email protected]
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xzNwg-yBlZsH4B0KOL5KA-v9ddIyrnjn
https://www.masaonline.org.au/resources/Teacher%20Resources/000A-
https://www.masaonline.org.au/resources/Teacher%20Resources/2-Geo-
See below for more new free material
A condition of use is that Geoff Phillips Publications be acknowledged as the copyright
owner on any printing/photocopying surveys or Copyright Agency audits.
Link to Further Maths Worked Examples and notes:
(After link loads, right click folder and select
Download.) https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lGka4e9XhHqee_TDnNwhaURwQZlB9eAx
2020 MASA Revision Guides
The 2020 editions of Essential, General, Methods and Specialist Revision Guides are in stock.
Pre-orders have been delivered. Some stock still available. Click here for order form.
2020 Stage 2 Trial exams 2020 editions available Available now, delivered direct to your inbox upon receipt of your order.
These publications are a great support for teachers if Stage 2 Maths and give students vital
practice at a full length and rigorous exam. Click here for publications order form
New MASA Resource for teachers of year 7 mathematics With year 7 being transitioned into secondary school, MASA has written a
new resource to assist teachers to get on top of standards and models.
Delivered as a pdf, the book includes test papers and solutions in 10
topics as well as advice for mathematical investigations. A snip at $25 inc
GST Order here
New MASA Resource for teachers of Stage 2 General
Mathematics Available now, a new resource for Stage 2 General Mathematics
including three Skills and Applications Tasks and additional practice
questions for the Hungarian Algorithm. Delivered as a pdf, the resource is $25 inc GST Order here.
DUAL-Oh! Maths Card Games Dual-Oh! Maths card games developed by a West Australian
Educational Consultant, Richard Korbosky, can be purchased through
MASA. The rules are simple, but it is the maths that is increasingly
challenging as you move through proficiency from reception to upper
primary level. The games can be played as simple or complex as you
work with students of different levels. Scale of prices make multiple
purchases attractive.
Click here for price list
Back to Front Publications MASA is proud to sell the Back to Front Publications, including the five books in the very popular
‘Fixing Misconceptions’ range. Click here for the price list and order form
Free Graphics Calculator Books from Casio Casio is offering free copies of the Barry Kissane, Marian Kemp book originally written for the
fx-CG20AU model, which translates nicely to the fx-CG50AU model as well. Just email
[email protected] and arrangements can be made to supply.
MASA, or through Thinksquare.com.au
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Your subscription can easily be recovered within the year through significant concessions to
MASA conferences and workshops, access to student activities and our publications.
Australian Mathematics Education Journal (4 issues per year)
Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom (4 issues)
Membership of MASA automatically affiliates you with AAMT. One AAMT journal is included in
the MASA membership fee, others may be purchased separately by completing the relevant
details on the MASA membership form.
• access to MASA’s extensive professional learning programs at Member’s rates
• substantial Member concessions on conferences and publications
• affiliation with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. (AAMT)
• extensive deductions to a range of AAMT publications and services
• regular information about developments in mathematics education
• subscriptions may be deducted from your Credit Union SA account.
• tax-deductible Membership
• Complimentary access to closed professional Facebook Forums
• Complimentary networking events throughout the year
The AAMT publications section offers a wide range of high quality mathematics
education materials for sale at reasonable prices. The AAMT Mathematics Resource
Catalogue and newsletter (Highest Common Factor) is sent to all MASA members.
Members can also select extra magazines to receive throughout the year. These are
listed on our Membership form titled Serial Publications. AAMT gives a substantial
reduction in cost to all MASA Members. It does pay to become a MASA member.
AND THE WINNER IS…..We will be conducting draws throughout the year where
one lucky Member each Term will receive a $25.00 Dymocks book voucher.
The winner for Term 4, 2020 is Geoffrey Woolford. Congratulations! And thank you for being a
member of MASA.
Each year MASA presents an award to a teacher, who attends one of our Professional
Development Sessions. All teachers who put their name on any of our Professional Development
Forms will automatically be entered into the draw.
The prize of a $100.00 book voucher is sponsored by Dymocks Adelaide. This draw is held at our
AGM in December at our MASA office. We appreciate the continued support of Dymocks
Adelaide and once again extend our thanks for their contribution.
Renew your MASA Membership for 2020– (click here)
The subscription year is 1st of January to 31st of December.
Remember to renew to receive discounts on Professional Learning
workshops and conferences and most publications, and many other
benefits.
And FREE membership for pre-service teachers
MASA has many members who have recently or not so recently,
stepped away from the classroom. For MASA, the experience and
expertise of these people is something we value, and we wish to
maintain links with these retired teachers.
As an incentive for retired teachers to remain in the fold, we have
created a new level of membership that gives full voting rights and
an included subscription for the discounted price of $75 per year.
For education students, we offer free membership that helps you to get into the loop of what MASA
offers as resources and in its calendar. Despite being free of charge, as a member, you can still get
discounts on conferences and resources. Looks great on your resume to be linked to a professional
association. AAMT journals can be purchased for $33 per year, per title.
If you have any issues making the level change in your renewal, please call Patricia Chigwidden at
the MASA office on 8362 4332 for assistance.