About
About 10 years ago, early in my teaching career, I was writing the date on the board, when the thought struck me to put an equals sign in it. That simple event was the seed from which the Mathematicalendar grew!
I found that by using the date, I could more effectively demonstrate concepts that many students don't understand.
Many students are also seeking applications of Maths (when will I use this?). The picture pages provide a vehicle to answer these questions.
By showing how Maths is in everything, and connecting the Maths in the classroom to the real world, I like to think that I am teaching Maths like the Language of the Universe! And students repond to that!
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Maths is the Language of the Universe
- Galileo
The Mathematicalendar helps to see Maths that way!
Everyone can use the Mathematicalendar to brighten their day:
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Children and students of all ages - Primary and High School, to become proficient
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Parents, to help re-learn what they might've forgotten, so they can help their children.
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Teachers, to use as lesson starters, or to build lessons around.
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Lovers of numbers everywhere, for a little entertainment each day.
About the Creator
The Mathematicalendar is the creation of Paul Bowyer, a Maths teacher and Mobile Mathematician and based in Sydney, Australia.
After a career in the IT industry, Paul started teaching Maths in 2014. He uses innovative teaching techniques to connect Mathematics to the world around us.
He presents at conferences and does school visits.
He also does online tutoring from Year 3 - Year 12.
Tailored Calendars for Schools
You can have The Mathematicalendar tailored for your school – a great way to help build the numeracy of the whole school community!
You can include:
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Your school crest, website and motto on the cover
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Colour scheme using your school colours
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Photos of your students, conveying Mathematical ideas
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A personalised message from your Principal or Executive
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A4 or A3 sizes available
Maths at the Markets
The Mathematicalendar travels to markets around Sydney between October and January. It's a feast of mathematical fun and fascination for students from Year 1 to Year 101!
