Maths trains brains
New maths resources are set to open the door to a world of possibilities for NSW public school students .
Exciting new ambassadors are showing students where maths can take them in their future careers , as part of a NSW Government campaign to change perceptions of maths among young people .
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said maths was more than just a subject learned in school , as she joined The Block star Dan Reilly and singer Mahalia Barnes to kick start the new phase of the campaign .
“ Having strong maths skills opens a world of possibility for young people ,” Ms Mitchell said . “ Maths develops capabilities for life and provides students with lasting fundamental skills in problem-solving and analysis and reasoning , which are relevant to most careers .”
The latest campaign links parents to new resources within the Everyday Maths hub , bringing new maths solutions , challenges , games and fun experiences into students ’ homes .
“ These new resources encourage and support parents , carers and students from
“ Maths develops capabilities for life and provides students with lasting fundamental skills in problemsolving and analysis and reasoning , which are relevant to most careers .”
various backgrounds to think and act mathematically outside the school gates ,” Ms Mitchell said .
“ Parents do not need to be a maths whizz to help their children succeed , taking a positive and proactive attitude to maths at home leads to better grades in the classroom .”
A new feature of the hub is a dedicated culturally and linguistically diverse ( CALD ) section across five different languages and more than 30 new pieces of content related to financial literacy , mathematics in careers , and mathematics in the modern world .
Dan Reilly said things like working out angles , lengths and areas are essential on The Block and that it ’ s maths skills like these that make a career in building and construction possible .
Mahalia Barnes said helping her daughters with their relationship to maths is essential to their music .
“ I ’ m helping them along their journey as they discover the patterns and progressions we see in maths that helps us with our music ,” Mahalia said .
The # MathsTrainsBrains campaign is
New ambassadors for # mathstrainsbrains : Singer Mahalia Barnes and TV ’ s The Block star Dan Reilly with Education Minister Sarah Mitchell .
part of the NSW Mathematics Strategy , a seven-year program aimed at helping students develop the mathematical skills and understanding they need to succeed in life .
Recently , feedback on the Year 3-10 Mathematics syllabuses was provided during public consultation as part of NSW ’ s vital Curriculum Reform agenda .
The draft syllabuses continue to strengthen mathematics and numeracy skills across every year level and build on the fundamental work already being implemented in Kindergarten to Year 2 mathematics .
The final syllabuses will be available to schools later in 2022 for implementation from 2023 .
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