Mathematical Association of Victoria

Mathematical Association of Victoria Confidence in maths. Better outcomes for every student. https://linktr.ee/maths.vic

Equipping educators across Victoria with the tools, knowledge, and community to teach maths well — from Early Childhood to VCE. Based in inner-city Melbourne, MAV supports mathematics educators across Victoria — from early years to VCE. We provide professional learning, advocacy, student programs, and classroom-ready resources for our valued members and broader community: teachers, schools, early career educators, and education leaders across metro, regional, and rural settings.

28/07/2025

Victorian Coding Challenge – Stage 2 is ON!

Face-to-face, fast-paced, and full of fun - Stage 2 brings together student teams from across Victoria for a state-wide coding competition packed with challenges, games, and great prizes.

🔸Students in Years 5–10
🔸Teams of 2–4
🔸Friendly competition & real-world skills
🔸Limited spots – only 2 teams per year level category per school

Event dates 📆
🔹Years 5–6: October 9 – Caulfield Grammar, Malvern
🔹Years 7–8: October 16 – Community Hub at the Dock, Docklands
🔹Years 9–10: October 23 – Community Hub at the Dock, Docklands

Registrations close October 1st
Teams must have registered in Stage 1 to enter.

Get your students ready to compete: https://shorturl.at/taJHF 🔗

🔍 Hey MAV exhibitors, tutors, and professional learning partners—this one’s for you!In our work at MAV, we see just how ...
26/07/2025

🔍 Hey MAV exhibitors, tutors, and professional learning partners—this one’s for you!

In our work at MAV, we see just how valuable strong survey data is for planning, advocacy and making the case for better support for small businesses like yours. That’s why the COSBOA Small Business Perspectives Report is so important.

It collects real stories from small business owners—what’s working, what’s not, and where support is most needed. This info feeds straight into shaping government policy and backing the services that matter.

🗣️ If you run a small business—whether you're an education consultant, event exhibitor, tutor, or PD provider—your voice counts.

It takes just 10 minutes, and your input can help shape a better future for small businesses across Australia.

👉 https://shorturl.at/YEXu1
📣 Know someone in our MAV network who should fill it out? Tag them!

Don't miss your chance to be part of the AMSI–MATRIX Winter School 2025: Mathematics for Action – Supporting Decision-Ma...
26/07/2025

Don't miss your chance to be part of the AMSI–MATRIX Winter School 2025: Mathematics for Action – Supporting Decision-Making for a Better Future.
Join graduate students and early-career researchers from 1-12 September at MATRIX, Creswick to explore how mathematical modelling, optimisation, and data analytics can be applied to real-world challenges.

Present your research, grow your network, and engage with leading minds in the mathematical sciences.

Apply here: https://ws.amsi.org.au/apply/

25/07/2025

🚨 MTQ Stage 2 registrations close August 1!

Incredible entries are already coming in – don’t miss your chance to showcase your students’ creativity and problem-solving in maths! 🧠✨

Whether you're just getting started or deep into your mathematical modelling journey, Stage 1 remains open all year. Use our free classroom resources to guide your students from idea to investigation.

Let’s spark curiosity, build confidence, and show what maths can really do.

👉 Register now: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Student-Activities/Mathematics-Talent-Quest

This morning MAV Consultant, Renee Ladner and David Cook were welcomed with open arms to our Maths Active School, Derrim...
24/07/2025

This morning MAV Consultant, Renee Ladner and David Cook were welcomed with open arms to our Maths Active School, Derrimut Primary School. Sarah Pinder is the Numeracy Leader at the school and has been working hard to develop a culture of learning and planning from contemporary research, engaging the community in the mathematics, creating rich learning opportunities for all students, setting high expectations and most of all working with all staff at their point of need.

MAV and Derrimut Primary School have had a long relationship and it has been wonderful to see the school’s journey to where they are today. Sarah said “learning is always happening and evolving” for both teachers and students and this belief is evident in the way the school is prioritising the planning and teaching Mathematics whilst embracing the nuances that each class and level bring.

MAV is passionate about checking in with our Maths Active Schools (MAS) to celebrate their successes and be a point of contact to assist the next steps in becoming even stronger and driven towards excellence in Mathematics education.

Thank you to the staff that welcomed us into their classrooms, to the students that shared their thinking with us.

If you’re interested in becoming a Maths Active School, head to https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Membership/Maths-Active-Schools

🚨 Secondary Maths Teachers — Looking for flexible professional learning?Build Me Up (Years 7–10) is an online, on-demand...
16/07/2025

🚨 Secondary Maths Teachers — Looking for flexible professional learning?

Build Me Up (Years 7–10) is an online, on-demand program created by MAV to support teachers of mathematics across Victoria — especially those who are:

🔹 Teaching out-of-field
🔹 In their early career
🔹 Based in rural or regional areas
🔹 Returning to teaching after a break

You’ll get:
✅ 14 self-paced video modules
✅ Practical teaching strategies & resources

✅ Live Q&A sessions each term
✅ Access to a statewide maths teacher forum
Whether you need to build content knowledge, gain confidence, or connect with other teachers — this program is for you.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Resources/Build-Me-Up/BMU-7-10A

MAV staff and Directors were proud to be among the many Victorian educators and academics who attended in Canberra thi...
10/07/2025

MAV staff and Directors were proud to be among the many Victorian educators and academics who attended in Canberra this week.

With the theme "Unlocking minds in mathematics education", the conference offered deep discussion and rich sharing of research and practice. A key focus was on how mathematics education research can inform policy and highlight promising instructional approaches.

Congratulations to MERGA on delivering a brilliant and inspiring event! 👏

🔗 https://merga.net.au/merga-annual-conference/

AMSI are hitting the road across regional Victoria for their upcoming AMSI Industry Days to explore the critical role of...
06/07/2025

AMSI are hitting the road across regional Victoria for their upcoming AMSI Industry Days to explore the critical role of mathematics in future careers ➡️ https://amsi.org.au/amsi-industry-day-for-teachers/

Proudly funded by The Invergowrie Foundation, these professional development events offer a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with tertiary educators and industry professionals to explore the increasing demand for mathematics in the workforce, the increasing range and scope of careers that rely on these skills, and the educational pathways that lead to these professions. Meet us in the following locations

▪️Deakin University, Warrnambool – Tuesday 12 August
▪️La Trobe University, Mildura – Thursday 28 August
▪️La Trobe University, Bendigo – Tuesday 9 September

If you're a high school Maths, STEM, or Careers teacher (including out-of-field teachers), don't miss this opportunity to build confidence in guiding students toward rewarding, maths-based future careers.

05/07/2025

Know a recent school leaver dreaming of studying Science or Commerce at The University of Melbourne? The UniReady Enabling Program is a fee-free opportunity to fast-track into the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Commerce – even if they don’t yet meet the entry requirements.

💡 In just 6 months, students will:
✅ Complete a Maths Methods bridging course and boost academic skills
✅ Study real university subjects with credit towards their degree
✅ Gain guaranteed entry (if they meet the WAM)
✅ Pay zero tuition fees – no HECS-HELP required

🔗https://shorturl.at/lwrw6

🎯 Applications are open now and close on the 11th July, 2025.

Take 10 minutes to tell Copyright Agency what materials you’ve copied and shared with your students in the past 12 month...
04/07/2025

Take 10 minutes to tell Copyright Agency what materials you’ve copied and shared with your students in the past 12 months and go into the draw to win one of five $500 e-gift cards.

The information you provide will help Copyright Agency ensure fair payment to creators of educational material.

Complete the online questionnaire by 15 September to go into the draw. Prize draw T&Cs apply. https://survey.confirmit.com.au/wix/p623234309116.aspx

Vale James Bruce Henry OAMThe MAV community is saddened by the passing of James Bruce Henry OAM, a passionate educator, ...
03/07/2025

Vale James Bruce Henry OAM

The MAV community is saddened by the passing of James Bruce Henry OAM, a passionate educator, long-time MAV contributor, and advocate for mathematics education in Victoria.

Bruce’s legacy includes decades of service as a teacher, curriculum leader, author, and valued MAV Life Member. His commitment to supporting students and teachers alike left a lasting impact on generations of learners.

We honour his contributions and extend our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues.

Read more about Bruce’s remarkable life and contributions: https://www.mav.vic.edu.au/Services-and-News/News/Vale-James-Bruce-Henry-OAM

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