Mathematical Association of Tasmania
Welcome to the website of the Mathematical Association of Tasmania. This site contains valuable information for teachers of mathematics from Kindergarten to year 12, and for anyone interested in mathematics in Tasmania.
The Mathematical Association of Tasmania (MAT) was founded in 1961 and is a non-profit organisation supporting Mathematics Teachers from K-12. MAT aims to link teachers through association activities, our annual conference, and regular communication. Through our activities and services we aim to promote mathematics education and support teachers in engaging their students in the learning of mathematics.
MAT is an affiliate of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) and also of The Network of Education Associations in Tasmania (NEAT).
News
The National Curriculum Board wants feedback and input about the development of the new national curriculum. Have your say in shaping the direction of the Mathematics Curriculum by going to their site http://www.ncb.org.au/default.asp and following the links You can also sign up for email alerts about new information which goes onto the site.
For specific information about the Mathematics curriculum read the initial advice paper http://www.ncb.org.au/verve/_resources/Mathematics_Initial_Advice_Paper.pdf written by Professor Peter Sullivan and his advisory board. (Please also note that Peter is the new President-Elect of AAM).
- The National Numeracy Review report has now been published on the COAG website. Read the executive summary and key recommendations here. NNR Executive Summary
- Results of the 2008 MAT Schools Problem Competition are now available. 2008 Mathematics Competition Results. Find out more about this annual problem solving competition. Student Activities
- Read these position papers released by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers: Standards for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics, Mathematics for the 21st Century, Financial Literacy
Recent Events
- A full day Professional Learning workshop - Teaching Fractions and Decimals, took place in Launceston on 23rd October. For more information, see Professional Learning.
- National Literacy and Numeracy Week follow up celebrations and sharing of the NLNW Grants were held throughout October. Details can be found on the Department of Education, Tasmania NLNW home page.
- National Mathematics Day was celebrated on May 23rd, 2008. The activities are still available: Activities
- Annual MAT conference, held on 16-17 May 2008, University of Tasmania, Launceston.
Proudly an affiliated association of the
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers