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Posted Monday, 8 July 2019

Exploring Insights and Addressing Misconceptions

Susie explains how her confidence, ability and even appreciation of maths itself, has grown through the lessons she has run …

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Two women standing next to a bee colony filled with bees in an indoor hive.

Posted Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Scitech welcomes its new bee colony

Scitech was abuzz with a new colony of bees moving into their new home.

Educators

Posted Wednesday, 26 June 2019

On coaching, capsicums and connectionist teaching: My journey so far…

Rachel gives a detailed account of her journey through the Alcoa Champions of Maths program, showing, through examples, the …

Educators

Posted Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Discussion is Critical to Understanding

Jodie talks about the importance of discussion in her class and how it leads to deeper understanding.

Educators

Posted Thursday, 6 June 2019

Do you make this mistake with word problems?

The vocabulary we use and how we look at language in maths problems can send really different messages to students around …

Company

Posted Tuesday, 28 May 2019

State STEM Strategy a Vital Boost for WA’s Future

The State STEM Strategy is a pathway for Western Australia to increase participation of under-represented and disadvantaged …

Educators

Posted Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Bananas, pizza and pies – Where’s the problem?

Hilary gives a deeply personal account of her journey as a reflective and continually improving maths teacher.

Community

Posted Wednesday, 22 May 2019

‘Science Rocks’ Albany Careers Expo

Over 500 students from the Great Southern attended talks, demonstrations, small group career advice and workshops with a …

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Posted Thursday, 16 May 2019

Equality, Respect and Solving Problems in Groups

Lisa talks about promoting equality and respect between the students so that the groups could work more effectively.

Educators

Posted Tuesday, 7 May 2019

What’s the Most Efficient Solution?

Kate will walk you through how she has begun to emphasise the importance of mathematical efficiency in the classroom and …

Educators

Posted Thursday, 2 May 2019

Scitech and Alcoa Create Maths Champions

In this introduction to the blog, Shyam explains the research and background to the Alcoa Champions of Maths Program, which …

Pretty as a picture! This natural photo frame is made up of Tamala Limestone, found along more than 1000km of WA coast, from Shark Bay to nearly Albany. More accurately called 'aeolian calcarenite', this type of rock is made up of broken shell fragments brought ashore by waves and wind, and cemented by calcium carbonate. . 📸: @nature_camping_kids_ . . . #perthlife #explorewa #thisiwa #westernaustralia #perthbeaches #hamersleypools #indianocean #natureswindow #geology #limestone #geologyrocks

This week, we’re getting serious about the brightest star in the sky! 🌟 . Tune in to Audio Guide to the Galaxy to discover why Sirius shines so bright and where it sits in the canine constellation. . Find the latest episode on your podcast app of choice, or visit our website (link in bio). . . . #nightsky #astronomy #stars #stargazing #underthestars #space #spacepodcast #sirius

Next week we're offering FREE entry for teachers! Come and explore our educational offerings before you head back to the classroom for the new year. 👩‍🏫✨ . You are free to visit anytime between 11-4pm — just book your ticket online using your TRBWA Teacher Registration number (link in bio). . . . #teachersperth #whatsonperth

The human brain is pretty incredible. It's made up of approximately 80 billion nerve cells, called neurons that need to talk to each to keep your body functioning and your mind ticking. Here you can see the connections between brain cells! 📸: Jason Kirk / Quynh Nguyen / @nikoninstruments . . . #microscopy #microscopic #underthemicroscope #mindblowing #neurons

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