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Mathematics of bushfire
Mathematics and traditional knowledge help us understand and manage bushfires, protecting people, communities, and the environment.
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| Year level(s) | Year 9 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Keywords | Country/Place, grid reference |
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| Curriculum connections | HASS, Science, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture |
| Strand and focus | Measurement, Statistics, Number |
| Topics | Mathematical modelling, Statistical investigations |
| Numeracy progression |
Interpreting and representing data (P8)
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| Organisation | University of Melbourne |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne – Ngarrngga, 2026. Free-for-education. |
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