Foxtrot Thinking
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
About the store
<p> The Foxtrot Thinking Team consists of an experienced Teacher and a passionate Mathematician aiming to engage students in Mathematics & Statistics through hands-on activities.
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We strive to assist students in being able to see the connection from numerical and problem-solving skills to real world scenarios.
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Our activities highlight the Mathematical Sciences within everyones lives. We want students to recognise that Mathematics is exciting, fascinating and everywhere!
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Our Teacher, Hayley, has been teaching for 6 years, and focusses on Upper Primary students. Graduating with a Bachelors in Education, Hayley began her career as a casual relief teacher, gaining an insight to every primary school year group. For the last 4 and a half years, Hayley has been working with Upper Primary school students, determined to enhance their interest and abilities in Mathematics.
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Our Mathematician, Sam, has always been interested and inspired by mathematical concepts since an early age. After graduating with a Masters degree in mathematics, Sam continued at university to study for his PhD in Geometric Topology. Sam continually engages in Outreach activities within his academic career, sharing his passion for mathematics to inspire the next generation of students.
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Statistics of Basketball
Foxtrot ThinkingThe Basketball exercise consists of engaging and practical activities that require students to interpret, analyse, create and implement a range of statistics. The methods introduced are modelled on real-world scenarios, and used by current professionals. The Basketball pack contains exercises and practical activities, along with teacher notes, answers and pre/post tests with solutions. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumGrade 6 - Statistics & ProbabilityChance (VCMSP232) Describ
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math, Statistics
The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages of Amazon Warehouses
Foxtrot Thinking The Amazon warehouse exercise introduces the concepts of numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in the context of creating a company. The pack contains exercises and practical activities, along with teacher notes, answers and pre/post tests with solutions. The Amazon warehouse exercise has been inspired by the technology involved in an Amazon Factory - known as ‘Fulfilment Centres’. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUx-ljgB-5QAlso included is an extension activi
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math, Numbers
Number of the Day - Grade 3
Foxtrot Thinking The 'Number of the Day' activity contains 60 different problems each focussing on a different number. This is a great, quick and easy warm-up activity enabling students to build on their mathematical skills and develop their confidence with integers. Curriculum Links - Victorian Curriculum - Year 3Number and AlgebraNumber and place valueInvestigate the conditions required for a number to be odd or even and identify odd and even numbers (VCMNA129)Recognise, model, represent an
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Cross Maths
Foxtrot Thinking As crosswords help improve your spelling and vocabulary, we have exciting 'Cross Maths' puzzles enabling students to build on their mathematical skills! 'Cross Maths' can be used for early finisher activities, extension tasks or homework tasks. This activity pack contains 3 'Cross Maths' puzzles: 1 based on fractions, decimals and percentages, 1 based on prime, composite, triangle and square numbers, and 1 focusing on basic operations. All questions have been based on the Gra
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Y5/6 Mathematics Extension Activity Pack
Foxtrot ThinkingThe Y5/6 Mathematics Extension Activity Pack enables students to use a range of maths skills, applying them to a variety of problems. The activity pack can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. The pack contains 9 short questions, 4 longer questions and 2 games. Answers are also included for students to work independently.
5th - 6th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
What are Sam's Cards? - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking ‘What are Sam’s cards?’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all f
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Pass The Alarm - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking‘Pass the Alarm’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four oper
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Crack The Code - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking‘Crack The Code’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations, fractions, decimals, percentages and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'Crack The Code' activities are also included in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect an
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Fractions, Math
Building Blocks - Multiplication - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking‘Building Blocks - Multiplication’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'Building Blocks - Multiplication' activities are also included in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect an
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Building Blocks - Addition - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking ‘Building Blocks - Addition’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'Building Blocks - Addition' activities are also included in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply e
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Blowing Balloons - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking ‘Blowing Balloons’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'Blowing Balloons' activities are also available in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply efficient mental and
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
What's my Number? - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking ‘What’s my number?’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'What's my Number?' activities are also available in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply efficient mental an
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Value of Shapes - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking ‘Value of Shapes’ is a fun, quick activity enabling students to practice the four operations and their problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently. Note - 'Value of Shapes' activities are also available in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian Curriculum Number and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueSelect and apply efficient mental and w
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
Complete the Chart - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking 'Complete the Chart’ is a fun, quick activity for students to practice their multiplication and problem solving skills. These activities can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Answers are included for students to work independently .Note - 'Complete the Chart' activities are also available in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Patterns and algebraContinue and create sequences involving whole
5th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Around A Maze - Short Daily Tasks
Foxtrot Thinking In order for students to become familiar with numbers such as prime, composite, square, cube and triangle numbers, a fun way will be for them to enter the maze! The 'Around A Maze - Short Daily Tasks' activity contains 9 different mazes which can be used as a warm-up activity or an early finishers task. Note - 'Around a Maze' activities are also available in our 'Short Daily Activities' pack. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place val
5th - 6th
Arithmetic, Math, Numbers
Figure Me Out Activity & Bunting - Bundle
Foxtrot ThinkingThese 'figure me out' activities are great 'get-to-know-you' activities for the beginning of the year. Students can use their mathematical skills to get to know each other. The activities can be used for multiple grade levels and are a different way to get to know your class. The activities can be printed and decorated by your students. This will look great displayed in your classroom! Note - Can also be purchased individually.
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Figure Me Out Activity
Foxtrot ThinkingThe 'figure me out' activity is a great 'get-to-know-you' activity for the beginning of the year. Students can use their mathematical skills to get to know each other. This activity can be used for multiple grade levels and are a different way to get to know your class. This activity can be printed and decorated by your students. This will look great displayed in your classroom! Note - Can also be purchased as part of the 'Figure Me Out & Bunting' bundle!
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Figure Me Out Activity
Foxtrot ThinkingThe 'figure me out' activity is a great 'get-to-know-you' activity for the beginning of the year. Students can use their mathematical skills to get to know each other. This activity can be used for multiple grade levels and are a different way to get to know your class. This activity can be printed and decorated by your students. This will look great displayed in your classroom! Note - Can also be purchased as part of the 'Figure Me Out & Bunting' bundle!
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Figure Me Out - Bunting
Foxtrot ThinkingFigure me out bunting is a great 'get-to-know-you' activity for the beginning of the year. Students can use their mathematical skills to get to know each other. This activity can be used for multiple grade levels and are a different way to get to know your class. The bunting can be printed and decorated by your students. This will look great displayed in your classroom! Note - Can also be purchased as part of the 'Figure Me Out & Bunting' bundle!
2nd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Short Daily Activities
Foxtrot ThinkingThe 'Short Daily Activities' contains 60 activities that have been created as an introduction into the various topics of Mathematics and Statistics. Problems can be used as daily warm-up activities or extension activities for students that complete tasks early. Each problem has been linked to at least one of the curriculum links below. Full working solutions are also included. Curriculum LinksVictorian CurriculumNumber and Algebra - Grade 6Number and place valueIdentify and desc
5th - 6th
Fractions, Math, Numbers
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About the store
Experience
<p> The Foxtrot Thinking Team consists of an experienced Teacher and a passionate Mathematician aiming to engage students in Mathematics & Statistics through hands-on activities.
<br /><br />
We strive to assist students in being able to see the connection from numerical and problem-solving skills to real world scenarios.
<br /><br />
Our activities highlight the Mathematical Sciences within everyones lives. We want students to recognise that Mathematics is exciting, fascinating and everywhere!
<br /><br />
Our Teacher, Hayley, has been teaching for 6 years, and focusses on Upper Primary students. Graduating with a Bachelors in Education, Hayley began her career as a casual relief teacher, gaining an insight to every primary school year group. For the last 4 and a half years, Hayley has been working with Upper Primary school students, determined to enhance their interest and abilities in Mathematics.
<br /><br />
Our Mathematician, Sam, has always been interested and inspired by mathematical concepts since an early age. After graduating with a Masters degree in mathematics, Sam continued at university to study for his PhD in Geometric Topology. Sam continually engages in Outreach activities within his academic career, sharing his passion for mathematics to inspire the next generation of students.
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Teaching style
<p> - Hands-On
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- Engaging
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- Real World Connections
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- Challenging
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- FUN!
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Awards & shining teacher moments
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Hayley
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- Golden Key International Honours Society - Awarded to the top 15% at University.
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Sam
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- Ronald Hudson Prize for Geometry - Awarded to the top performing student in Geometry & Topology.
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My own education history
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Hayley
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- Bachelor of Education (P-12) with honours.
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Sam
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- Masters of Mathematics MMath (1st Class, with honours).
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- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Thesis Title: Ultra-Parallel Complex Hyperbolic Triangle Groups.
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Additional biographical information
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