The Australian Academy of Science is proud to partner with the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers to create a bold new Australian government-supported program to transform how mathematics is taught in Australian schools.
The Minister for Education and Training, the Hon. Simon Birmingham, today announced that the Academy and AAMT have been awarded a $6.4 million contract to develop and promote new maths resources for school students and teachers, from Foundation to Year 10.
The initiative is part of as part of the Australian government's Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda announced last year.
Of the countries tested in 2003, only five significantly outperformed Australia in mathematical literacy. By 2012, Australia was outperformed by 12 countries.
Mathematics by Inquiry resources will be available in late 2016.
Read the media release.
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