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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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
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
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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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