This printable maths teacher resource is part of the Gifted and Talented Teacher collection of high-quality teacher resources and teaching resources for primary classrooms. Designed to support mathematical understanding, it helps teachers deliver clear, purposeful numeracy instruction with confidence.

Volume 2: Mathematics Investigations - Hands On

This set of 8 mathematics investigations are based on 'Hands On'. Students are encouraged to choose a topic of interest that is designed to extend and challenge their abilities. Students engage with sustained exploration of mathematical concepts, where they are encouraged to increase their mathematically fluency and engage their reasoning skills.

This mathematics teacher resource includes:

• activities to extend breadth of knowledge.
• challenging and abstract topics.
• extension activities for all task cards.
• an emphasis on student interest through choice and voice.

Task cards to assist with 'Hands On' include:

• Dice and Order of Operations
• Toilet Paper and Measuring
• Area, Angles and Art
• Origami and Sonobe Cubes
• Snowflake Maths and Art
• Mathematics and Music
• Optical Illusions
• Choice and Voice card - students can choose an area of interest

How to complete a mathematics investigation:

• encourage research
• allow students to choose their end product (a popular end product is displaying all information on as single A3 piece of paper)
• negotiate a time frame for completion
• as the teacher, your role is to guide, monitor and direct

Format: PDF