Resources

Using Rich Tasks in the Mathematics Classroom

Some of my favourite sources of rich mathematical tasks.

• nRich
• Shell Centre for Mathematical Education
• Promoting Inquiry in Mathematics and Science Education across Europe (PRIMAS)
• Mathematics Assessment Project from the Mathematics Assessment Resource Service (MARS)
• Bowland Maths
  
  

Books and articles which I think have great content for teaching with rich mathematical tasks

• The wonderful research summary by Peter Sullivan, "Teaching Mathematics: Using research-informed strategies", available FREE from ACER. 
  
  
  
  

• "Teaching with Tasks for Effective Mathematics Learning" by Clarke, Clarke and Sullivan.  Available here.

  
  
  
• "Teaching Secondary School Mathematics: Research and practice for the 21st century" by Goos, Stillman and Vale.  I use this as a textbook for my 3rd year "Teaching Mathematics" subject, and it is great! Available here.
  
  
  
  
• "Effective Pedagogy in Mathematics" by Anthony and Walshaw.  Available FREE from UNESCO Digital Library. 

Mathematics Teaching

Other good resources

•  The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) modules & Supporting Australian Mathematics modules, both produced by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
  
  
• Resources from the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.
  
  
• Math=Love website, created by Sarah Carter, a teacher from USA. 
  
  
• Desmos and GeoGebra are incredible tools for visualizing and experimenting with mathematical concepts. Desmos is perfect for graphing functions and interactive activities, while GeoGebra lets you explore geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus in a hands-on way. Together, they make abstract ideas tangible and engaging.
  
  
• Mathigon Polypad - I like Polypad for my online teaching because its virtual manipulatives make maths hands-on, even over a screen. It’s perfect for exploring numbers, shapes, fractions, algebra, and more in real time with students. Polypad helps learners see and experiment with concepts, making lessons interactive and engaging no matter where they are. Physical representations are wonderful in building understanding, and these virtual ones allow a teacher to get closer to this online. 
  
  
• Illuminations - Offered by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Illuminations provides interactive lessons, games, and activities that make learning maths both fun and meaningful. Their resources help learners develop conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.