Maths Inside resources

Sparking curiosity to learn more

It is hoped teachers and students will find these examples to be interesting applications of the maths they have been studying and that they will stimulate the students’ curiously to study more. The project was conducted by AAMT in collaboration with the University of Technology, Sydney, and CSIRO.

Teacher professional learning

The material in this section links to a video highlighting the experience of teachers in delivering Maths Inside resources, the project’s professional learning material, and project material presented at a recent educational conference.

Bees with Backpacks

Colony collapse disorder in bee populations has the potential for disastrous effects on plant pollination. Australian scientists are fitting bees with electronic chips to build up a picture of the behaviour of a healthy hive.

Big Data, Better Hospitals

Overcrowding in hospitals is one of the biggest challenges facing our healthcare systems. In order to reduce hospital waiting times, the Patient Admission Prediction Tool (PAPT) uses historical data to predict how many patients are expected to arrive at the Emergency Department every day of the year.

Cleaner Coasts

Our coastline is a fundamental part of the Australian identity, but it’s under threat from the effects of debris washing ashore. Modelling techniques are opening up new ways for scientists to gather data and understand how this happens and what we can do about it.

Knowing Nutrition

New approaches to the way we think about and analyze food and nutrition are helping scientists to develop innovative approaches to healthy eating and personal health. CSIRO shows how nutrition has a significant influence on the way young people develop.

Maths in 3D

Zebedee is a handheld 3-D mapping system. It produces highly detailed and accurate 3-D images of caves, forests, interiors of buildings and crime scenes.

Modelling Climate Changes

The climate affects the most important aspects of our lives: from the economy, agriculture and health to the way we relate personally to our environment. Mathematical models help scientists to predict weather and climate patterns, helping us to make the best of a changing world.

Prawns for Profit

Wild prawns are subject to overfishing. Scientists can produce a higher-yielding, more robust farmed prawn through genetic selection and careful monitoring of the environment. What makes a perfect prawn?

Stargazing with the SKA

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) is a multi-radio-telescope project that when complete will be the largest and most capable radio telescope available to scientists. It will allow scientists to study and collect information about the universe.