MathsTalk by AMSI Schools

About MathsTalk by AMSI Schools

MathsTalk by AMSI Schools – where conversations in maths become part of your professional learning practice.

Publisher

AMSI Schools

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jul 2019

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks

   Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks Episode summary Three-dimensional coordinates and transformations are a significant addition to the Year 8 mathematics curriculum—but how do we introduce them without making 3D geometry feel unnecessarily abstract? In this episode of MathsTalk, AMSI Schools’ Leanne McMahon explores the thinking behind the new Transformations in 3D chapter she authored for the fourth edition of ICE-EM Mathematics Year 8. Beginning with students’ existing understanding of 2D coordinates and transformations, Leanne looks at how teachers can build towards ordered triples, coordinate planes and transformations in three-dimensional space. She discusses the value of dynamic geometry software such as GeoGebra, practical approaches for developing spatial reasoning, and real-world applications including drones, robotics, gaming, animation, architecture, 3D printing and navigation. AMSI ICE-EM Mathematics textbooks The fourth edition of ICE-EM Mathematics covers Years 5–10 and has been updated for Australian Curriculum Mathematics Version 9.0 and Victorian Curriculum Mathematics Version 2.0. The new editions include additional digital resources, video explanations, written solutions and connections with AMSI Calculate and AMSI Careers resources. Explore the ICE-EM Mathematics serieshttps://schools.amsi.org.au/ice-em-mathematics-textbooks/ ICE-EM Mathematics Fourth Edition – Year 8https://schools.amsi.org.au/2026/03/10/ice-em-mathematics-third-edition-year-8/ Order ICE-EM Mathematics from Cambridge University Press & Assessmenthttps://www.cambridge.org/au/education/australia-subject/mathematics/ice-em-mathematics-5-10-4th-edition Year 8 curriculum: position and location in three dimensions The Australian and Victorian Curricula Mathematics  content description VC2M8SP03 asks students to describe the position and location of three-dimensional objects using different representations, including a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and dynamic geometry software or other digital tools. Its elaborations include drones, 3D printing, virtual maps, multistorey car parks and the construction of objects in a 3D coordinate system. Victorian Curriculum Mathematics 2.0 – VC2M8SP03https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Search?q=VC2M8SP03 GeoGebra and 3D geometry GeoGebra’s free 3D Calculator allows students to plot points and objects in three-dimensional space, manipulate the viewing perspective, construct planes and solids, and explore mathematical transformations dynamically. Open the GeoGebra 3D Calculatorhttps://www.geogebra.org/3d?lang=en_AU GeoGebra 3D Calculator – help and overviewhttps://help.geogebra.org/hc/en-us/articles/8493632359069-3D-Calculator Learn GeoGebra 3D – official tutorialA guided introduction to the 3D Calculator, including solids, rotations, cross-sections and other 3D constructions.https://www.geogebra.org/m/aWhYSpvy GeoGebra apps and downloadsIncludes the Calculator Suite, Geometry app and 3D Calculator.https://www.geogebra.org/download?lang=en-AU GeoGebra transformation resourcesAn interactive collection exploring translations, reflections, rotations and dilations.https://www.geogebra.org/m/TReQvk73 Upcoming: AMSI Industry Day for Teachers – Albury-Wodonga AMSI’s next Industry Day for Teachers will be held on Thursday 10 September 2026 at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga Campus. This free professional learning event is designed for secondary mathematics and STEM teachers and careers advisers from regional Victoria and southern New South Wales. The day connects teachers with tertiary educators and industry professionals to explore where mathematics is being used in the workforce and the diverse pathways available to students. Victorian high school teachers attending the event can also apply for one of a limited number of $500 CRT/travel bursaries. Albury-Wodonga event detailshttps://amsi.org.au/events/event/industry-day-for-te

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Industry Day for Teachers. Free Teacher PD

   When students ask, “When am I ever going to use this maths?”, real examples can make all the difference. In this special MathsTalk episode, Leanne McMahon previews AMSI’s FREE Industry Days for Teachers, taking place on Thursday 30 July 2026 at Swinburne University of Technology and CSL’s global headquarters. Discover how mathematics supports careers in artificial intelligence, sustainability, business analytics, biotechnology, gem faceting and more, and learn how the day will help secondary mathematics, STEM and careers educators connect classroom learning with real-world pathways. The episode also covers the speaker program, industry tour, professional learning certificate and limited $500 CRT and travel bursaries available to Victorian teachers. There is also a day at Latrobe University, Albury/Wodonga Campus on 10th September. Links and resources Attend the Industry Day AMSI Industry Day for Teachers—event information and speaker programhttps://amsi.org.au/amsi-industry-day-for-teachers/ Register for the Melbourne Industry Dayhttps://www.tfaforms.com/5225482 AMSI Industry Day invitation and event detailshttps://australianmathematicalsciencesinstitutes.createsend.com/t/ViewEmail/r/C2A8887C1D5D3A052540EF23F30FEDED/C67FD2F38AC4859C/text/?context=BE1559E32AC7F640D744A813E2B67A32&previewAll=1&print=1&source=PrintPreview&tx=0 CRT and travel bursary enquiriesenquiries@amsi.org.au Event partners and featured organisations Swinburne University of Technology—Applied Mathematicshttps://www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/find-a-course/science/applied-mathematics/ CSLhttps://www.csl.com/ Plantehttps://www.growplante.com/ Coco the Creatorhttps://www.cocothecreator.com/ Bunnings careershttps://www.bunnings.com.au/jobs Mathematical Association of Victoriahttps://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Home Australian Facetors’ Guildhttps://www.facetorsguild.com.au/ Classroom and careers resources AMSI Mathematics Careers Resources for the ClassroomLesson plans, presentations, activity sheets and recordings from previous Industry Days for Years 7–10.https://calculate.org.au/industry-day/ AMSI CareersCareer profiles, videos and information showing where mathematics and statistics can lead.https://careers.amsi.org.au/ MathsTalk podcastAccess previous MathsTalk episodes and their accompanying resources.https://calculate.org.au/mathstalk-podcast/ Texas Instruments Teacher Resource CentreAustralian curriculum-aligned classroom activities, webinars and professional learning resources.https://education.ti.com/en-au/teachers

3. 

   19 May 2026

   Creative Classrooms: Teaching Years 9-10 using AMSI’s new ICE-EM maths textbooks

   In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne continues the conversation about using textbooks creatively, moving from Years 7 and 8 into the more complex terrain of Years 9 and 10. While many of the same principles still apply; conceptual understanding, mathematical language, structured lessons and exercises used for thinking rather than just completion, Years 9 and 10 bring their own challenges. Students are working with more demanding content, wider gaps in assumed knowledge, more entrenched mathematical identities, and a stronger need to see relevance in what they are learning. This episode explores how teachers can use a resource such as the AMSI ICE-EM books to support both students who need consolidation and students who are ready for greater challenge. It considers how textbook exercises can be used to reveal structure, diagnose misconceptions, support mathematical communication, and keep mixed-ability classes working around the same important mathematical ideas. In this episode Leanne discusses: why Years 9 and 10 are not simply “harder Years 7 and 8” how older misconceptions can affect the learning of more demanding content the importance of mathematical language, reasoning and explanation how to use textbook exercises for thinking, not just completion why relevance becomes more important in Years 9 and 10 ways to support mixed-ability classes without watering down the mathematics how anxiety, disengagement and behaviour can be connected to students’ mathematical histories five planning questions teachers can use when working from the textbook Reflection questions for teachers When planning from the textbook, consider: What is the core mathematical idea? What prior knowledge is being assumed? What misconceptions or avoidance patterns am I likely to meet? Which parts of the textbook sequence matter most? How can I preserve common mathematical access while supporting a wide range of learners? Links and resources AMSI ICE-EM Mathematics Textbookshttps://schools.amsi.org.au/ice-em-mathematics-textbooks/AMSI’s ICE-EM Mathematics series covers Years 5–10 and is designed to develop mathematical ideas with depth, support and challenge. (AMSI Schools) Texas Instruments Australia Teacher Resource Centrehttps://education.ti.com/en-au/teachersFree professional learning and Australian curriculum-aligned resources for classroom technology. (education.ti.com) Australian Curriculum: Mathematicshttps://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/curriculum-information/understand-this-learning-area/mathematics/Useful for considering the role of reasoning, problem-solving, fluency, understanding and mathematical communication across F–10. (Australian Curriculum) AMSI Careershttps://careers.amsi.org.au/Resources for helping students see where mathematics can lead, including career profiles, videos and real-world applications. (AMSI Careers) Open Middlehttps://www.openmiddle.com/Problems with a shared starting point and answer, but multiple possible strategies and pathways. (Open Middle® |) Illustrative Mathematics Taskshttps://tasks.illustrativemathematics.org/A searchable collection of standards-based mathematical tasks, including middle and high school content. (Illustrative Mathematics) NRICH Secondary Teacher Resourceshttps://nrich.maths.org/teachers/secondaryRich problem-solving tasks and teacher resources organised by topic and age group. (NRICH) reSolve Mathshttps://resolve.edu.au/Free Australian mathematics resources designed to support inquiry, reasoning and rich mathematical thinking. (reSolve) Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Texas Instruments Australia. Explore tools, lessons, professional learning and classroom resources at:https://education.ti.com/australia

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