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25.01.2022 You might like to try a game yourself. 300 of the 2000 Maths Builder games are free. These are great for independent learners, slow readers and ESL (ESOL) students. Questions have voice-over to reinforce reading as students master the Maths. http://worksheets.mathsbuilder.com.au//se/Whole_Numbers/3/

25.01.2022 Maths Builder is making its interactive teaching games product, Maths Builder Champion, free to all students in schools during 2014. The username for is 'fourfours' and the password is 'fourfours'. It is ideal for homework. http://worksheets.mathsbuilder.com.au/resources/immersive/

24.01.2022 Congratulations Holly R from Yarra Valley Grammar School. You are the Champion of the week with 6 records in one week. Keep up the great effort.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Naphtali V of Bundaberg Christian College for being this week's Champion of the week. Naphtali broke 4 world records.

21.01.2022 Maths Builder covers every part of the Australian Mathematics Syllabus. It allows you to find and treat effectively, gaps in the knowledge of all of the content of the Primary Mathematics Syllabus. Diagnostic tests are given and followup using worksheet pages and interactive games follows.

19.01.2022 The new Maths Builder e-Texts K to 6, prepared for the new Australian Mathematics Curriculum can be accessed now from the new Maths builder homepage. See www.mathsbuilder.com.au

17.01.2022 2. Count Me In Too disrupted syllabus coverage. In NSW and perhaps in other states, programs like Count Me In Too, while they have value, have been implemented without consideration of the loss of face-to-face teaching time that would be used for thorough explanation of concepts and consolidation of knowledge. The time taken to implement the Count Me In Too program reduced many teachers' ability to complete the Mathematics content prescribed by the Syllabus for that year. An...Continue reading

17.01.2022 4. Changes in the use of school inspectors. Changes in our effectiveness as educators have a long history. It takes 10 or 20 years for these changes to show up in the results of students. In the late 1980s the inspectorial system was changed dramatically. This has made a significant difference to educational outcomes.... Prior to these changes Inspectors constantly visited schools in order to inspect teachers to determine their eligibility to be placed on promotion lists. If teachers were successful they could apply for any promotion position to which they were now eligible. This ensured that those promoted were equal to the task. Inspectors would observe lessons, check registers, examine student workbooks and sit in on teacher staff meetings and discussions. Whole school inspections were also carried out. All teachers needed to be vigilant and professional, all the time. Inspectors were chosen from the best teaching candidates available and they developed their skills over time as they observed schools working efficiently. Inspectors assessed innovations without bias and most importantly, would share the best of these innovations with the other schools they visited. Complaints came from those who failed inspections but if everyone could meet the high standards set the first time they were inspected, there would be little motivation to strive for excellence. As they moved from from school to school. inspectors worked with principals to identify school needs and recommend action. The department of education handled school finances, ensuring that principles had the time required to be the educational leaders of their schools. Now principals handle most of the schools finances. Why did they change such an effective system? New executives, both educational and political wanted to make their mark on the system. Since money could be saved by dismantling the inspectorial structure, there was an additional incentive. As is often the case, in the long term, much has been lost.

16.01.2022 Maths Builder newsletters keep you up to date with new features and special offers. http://www.mathsbuilder.com.au/content/current-newsletter

14.01.2022 To those concerned about our dropping Mathematics standards, I write to you because of my experience and passion for Mathematics, and my concern for children in Australian schools. Australia’s performance in PISA, (the Program for International Student Assessment)...Continue reading

11.01.2022 1 Over the last two decades more and more state schools have decided not to use textbooks. In some Australian states, school fees for State schools were made not compulsory. These fees however were used to buy textbooks. As no student in a school could be seen to be disadvantaged, the school would be obliged to buy textbooks for the children whose parents did not pay fees. As more and more parents decided not to pay school fees, it became too difficult for schools to cover ...the shortfall of income, especially as the growing cost of using and maintaining computers within schools, meant that funds were just not available. Parents who wanted to pay fees so their children could have textbooks were told that the school was no longer using textbooks. So as not to affect school morale, parents were rarely told the reason for this decision. Governments gave grants to schools but these were usually given for the purchase of computer hardware or building projects, not for the purchase of textbooks. A percentage of State schools continue to use textbooks but these tend to be in wealthy suburbs where parents are prepared to pay for the privilege. 20 years ago, all parents would expect their child to have access to a textbook, now it is a privilege. Is it any wonder that we are now 39th out of the 41 advanced countries in education. For access to Primary School mathematics textbooks and to give you the capacity to identify and treat all of your child’s mathematics weaknesses go to www.mathsbuilder.com.au. There is a learning game for every page in each textbook. Parents need to take the initiative in order to give their children every opportunity to succeed.

10.01.2022 Alan McSeveny has produced a set of Maths Builder e-Texts. These are specifically designed to cover every part of the content of the Australian Curriculum - Mathematics. Extension work has been included to cover all extensions suggested in the NSW Australian Syllabus.

09.01.2022 3. Promotion positions filled by gender rather than ability and experience. Any large organisation seeks to place the very best leaders in positions of responsibility whether they are male or female. Around 1985, most industries resisted the Governments request to promote women to executive positions. The NSW government decided to introduce 'positive discrimination' in many of its departments....Continue reading

08.01.2022 The learning games in Maths Builder (there is a game for every part of the Australian Maths Syllabus) can now be accessed for free either in the 'Champion' section of the website or using the Maths Builder 'Entry'.

07.01.2022 This week's Maths Builder World Champion is : Tayah G from Swan Reach Area School, SA.... Congratulations Tayah. You mangaged to beat 7 world records this last week. See more

05.01.2022 Congratulations Joseph P from Warrawee Public School. You are the Champion of the week with 5 records in one week. Keep up the great effort.

05.01.2022 This week's Maths Builder World Champion is : Alanson G from Trinity Catholic College.... Congratulations Alanson. You mangaged to beat 5 world records this last week. See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations Cooper R from Kangaroo Flats Primary School. You are the Champion of the week with 5 records in one week. Keep up the great effort.