Books, free courses, teaching resources and professional networks to support your mathematics teaching.
8 free courses · 4 organisations and resource collections · 4 books
Free courses
Self-paced courses for developing mathematics teaching and subject knowledge. Course links open in a new tab.
Maths in Schools Online: Years 7–10
Develop confidence, positive maths mindsets and classroom approaches for Years 7–10. Includes practical teaching activities and connections with community.
Free for educators · Approximately 12 hours · Certificate after completing the course tasks.
Maths in Schools Online: Years 3–6
Explore mathematics teaching approaches, curriculum strands and classroom activities for Years 3–6.
Free for educators · Self-paced · Aligned with Australian Curriculum Mathematics version 9.0.
Maths in Schools Online: Foundation–Year 2
Build confidence in teaching early mathematics and numeracy through practical classroom activities and positive maths mindsets.
Free for educators · Self-paced · Aligned with Australian Curriculum Mathematics version 9.0.
Learning How to Learn
Learning strategies that teachers can share with students, including ways to practise, remember ideas and manage study habits.
Partner-supported free course content provided through Barbara Oakley’s link. Select the Audit option; the optional certificate is paid.
Teaching mathematics
Develop mathematics subject knowledge and teaching approaches for learners aged 8–14, including common misconceptions and classroom strategies.
24 hours · Free statement of participation and digital badge after completion with an OpenLearn account.
Teaching secondary mathematics
11 hours · Advanced level
Reflect on mathematics teaching, creativity and ways to develop students’ mathematical thinking.
Free statement of participation after completing the course with an OpenLearn account.
Working mathematically
Explore mathematical processes, flexible approaches to problems and the relationship between learning mathematics and teaching it.
Free statement of participation after completing the course with an OpenLearn account.
Single Variable Calculus
Independent study materials covering differentiation, integration and infinite series, with lecture videos, worked examples and problem sets.
Open course materials for self-study.
Associations and professional learning
Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)
Professional learning for mathematics educators, with face-to-face and online events. Fees and member rates are listed for each event.
Independent Schools Victoria (ISV)
Professional learning in teaching, curriculum and educational leadership, with face-to-face and online options through ISV’s Design Lab and isLearn.
Explore ISV professional learning ↗
Check each offering for audience, availability and fees.
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
Professional learning, publications and support for mathematics teachers across Australia.
Paid professional learning courses
Build Me Up: Years 7–10
On-demand modules with videos and supporting resources for strengthening secondary mathematics content knowledge and teaching practice.
Fees apply · Individual and school licences available.
Teaching approaches and resources
reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry
Teaching sequences and rich tasks that support mathematical reasoning, discussion and inquiry. Use the year-level choices to find secondary resources.
AMSI teacher modules
Build mathematical content knowledge with TIMES modules and senior secondary modules covering Mathematical Methods and selected Specialist Mathematics topics.
Recommended books
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K–12
Fourteen teaching practices for helping students engage in mathematical thinking.
(paid link) · Opens in a new tab
Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6–12
Classroom tasks and guidance for secondary mathematics teaching.
Teach Like a Champion 3.0
63 practical techniques for classroom routines, checking understanding, participation and high expectations. A professional learning resource for teachers across subjects.
3rd edition · 2021 · Paperback · ISBN 9781119712619
Amazon Australia · Paid link · Opens in a new tab
Thinking Mathematically
Developing mathematical reasoning and problem-solving habits.
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Publisher information ↗ · Amazon link: Kindle edition
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