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Best of the Web: Parental bias when it comes to maths abilities, and more
How gender stereotypes at home may hamper female students’ progression in the classroom, are we robbing our kids of music discovery, and the impact of sleep on teen mental health.
What are ‘multiplication facts’? Why are they essential to your child’s success in maths?
Multiplication facts, typically describe the answers to multiplication sums up to 10x10. Here, Lecturers in Mathematics Education share research-backed tips to help children learn them.
How to make sure pocket money teaches your kids financial skills
When should you start? How much should you give? Robyn McCormack writes that however you structure pocket money in your family, it is important to consider it an opportunity to learn about finances.
How your child’s maths education might be very different from yours
‘Why would they change maths?’ Teachers today teach very differently from when parents were at school, write Benjamin Zunica, Bronwyn Reid O’Connor and Eddie Woo.
Ideas to celebrate National Science Week 2023
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology - here are eight ideas to help you get involved.
Best of the Web: How to overcome your maths anxiety to help your kids, and more
Why a fear of maths could really be maths anxiety, ferrying kids around in the car can be a time to connect, and how children are making us more eco-conscious.
Go figure: Teaching kids maths from everyday life
Maths is everywhere – the more you look, the more you'll see. The Mathematical Association of Victoria team shares their tips for exploring maths in the world around you.
How to turn your kitchen into a science lab for the kids
Looking for fun, science-based activities for kids at home? Lili-Ann Kriegler suggests four easy experiments they can do in your own science lab – the kitchen.
What Subjects to Choose in Years 11 and 12? Here’s the Advice of Australia’s Chief Scientist
A Year 10 student was worried about what subjects to choose for her final two years of school, so she asked Australia's Chief Scientist for advice. This is Dr Alan Finkel's reply.