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Inspiration – Dr Chris Matthews
In this video, Dr Chris Matthews suggests that changing our attitudes towards mathematics will enable us to respond to children’s natural curiosity. Viewing mathematics through a cultural and environmental lens can support teachers in developing mathematics tasks which are culturally rich and engaging for all students.
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- Purpose
- Teaching strategies Curriculum
- Audience
- School leaders Teachers
- Format
- Video
- Cross-curriculum priorities
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
- Publisher
- Queensland Department of Education
- Copyright
- © The State of Queensland 2016. Creative Commons BY 3.0 AU.
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- Country/Place
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- cultural
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