The Mathematical Association of Tasmania (MAT) was founded in 1961 and is a non-profit, volunteer-run organisation supporting Tasmanian Mathematics teachers and students from Kindergarten to Year 12. MAT aims to link teachers through association activities, our annual conference, and regular communication. We also provide opportunities for students to participate in mathematical events, such as our annual Relay.
MAT is an affiliate of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) and also of The Network of Education Associations in Tasmania (NEAT). We promote and support AAMT's vision of "a society of mathematically capable citizens who understand and value mathematics and its contribution to the lives of all Australians".
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Membership:
Register here for 2021 MAT Membership: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mathematical-association-of-tasmania-membership-for-2021-tickets-136368007381. Please note that, in light of a challenging 2020, all memberships registered in 2020 will carry over until the end of 2021. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact Brett Stephenson (bstephenson@gyc.tas.edu.au).
Upcoming Events:
18 March, 2021: MAT Problem Solving Competition (registrations close on 15 March)
MAT Workshops, Term 1 2021 (online):
DATE
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AUDIENCE
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WORKSHOP
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PRESENTER
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Thu 18 Feb
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Years K - 10
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Six key practices for orchestrating mathematical discussions
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Dr Louise Hodgson
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Wed 3 March
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Middle Years (5 - 7)
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Fractions: Applying partitioning creatively to assess understanding
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Paul Tabart
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Thu 4 March
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Middle Years (5 - 8)
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Understanding fraction notation
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Bruce Duncan
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Wed 10 March
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Years K - 10
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Closed to open: Transforming tasks
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Dr Louise Hodgson
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Thu 11 March
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10A + College
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Life, death and chaos with sequences
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Brett Stephenson
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Date TBC
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Years 4 - 6
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Integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in Maths (FREE)
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Todd Sculthorpe
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All workshops start at 3:30 pm and finish at approximately 4:30 pm (Paul Tabart's workshop will finish at 4:45 pm). If you register for a workshop and are unable to attend, the workshop will be recorded (or, if technical difficulties prevail, you will receive a refund for that workshop). See full workshop descriptions here. Register for all workshops here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mat-workshops-term-1-2021-tickets-135951200701
For more events, see our Calendar. We also regularly update our Facebook page.
Resources:
See Links for MAT's recommendation of websites worth visiting or download the PDF version here:
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Can We Help?
MAT provides assistance to Institutional members. For example, we can support schools in facilitating maths expos, parent information sessions, setting up a school maths relay, workshops or other related maths support.
Please click on the link below and complete the attached "Can We Help?" form and forward it to lauren.beams@education.tas.gov.au
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Proudly an affiliated association of the
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers