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A video that could be used to get students thinking about the number of ways in which we use mathematics in everyday situations. It has been designed so that teachers can pause the video at certain intervals for students to discuss some open-ended questions and to work through some of the mathematics problems in their own way. The idea behind this is for the audience to recognise that we all have different perspectives when it comes to mathematics and different ways of working through mathematics problems or tasks... there is more than one way of thinking about numeracy and solving mathematics problems! 

The Meaning of Numeracy The complex world of the twenty-first century places demands on its citizens that require them to engage competently with an ever-increasing range of activities that have their basis in the world of mathematics. As a result, there is a rapidly growing emphasis on the importance of creating numerate school leavers. The connection between numeracy and mathematics and the tendency to use the words interchangeably can lead to confusion as they are not synonyms of each other. However, to be numerate requires mathematical skills. The term 'mathematical literacy' is becoming more widely used both in Australia and overseas and is defined by the OECD (2004) as:

"Numeracy is the capacity, confidence and disposition to use mathematics to meet the demands of learning, school, home, work, community and civic life. This perspective on numeracy emphasises the key role of applications and utility in learning the discipline of mathematics, and illustrates the way that mathematics contributes to the study of other disciplines" (ACARA, formerly the National Curriculum Board, 2009, p.5). This review asserts an understanding of numeracy as mathematics applied to real world situations as illustrated in "Banking on Numeracy: Episode 2".

A huge amount of mathematical concepts, lesson details and interactive videos that can be used in Mathematics.

Details about and links to segments of movies that involve mathematics.

Mathcast Spaces: Thinking, Doing, and Sharing Mathematics Out Loud

Example of how Voicethread and screen recording can be used to capture students' learning in Mathematics.

A fun movie aimed at year 4 students on the mathematical concept of angles. 

Short film for use in Year 1/2 classrooms. Australian Curriculum outcomes ACMNA017 Recognise, describe and order Australian coins according to their value (Year 1) and ACMNA034 Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value (Year 2).

This video was made by Education students studying ICT and Numeracy (EDUC3625). The video is intended as a teaching aid for a primay school numeracy topic (Reading a Timetable, Year 3). Here is a link to the Director's Commentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNU_QcEdauk

This video is an example of how ICT and numeracy can work together to positively engage and teach students about mathematical concepts.

This is an educational video on 'how to make chocolate brownies'. This video focuses on the numeracy aspects of time and measurement, with other aspects of area and perimeter. In a more advanced lesson, volume can also be taught as well as weight and size. This is a video aiming for Primary School students but can be adapted and modified for older students.

A video created for educational purposes that focuses on numeracy. This video demonstrates mathematical skills of Measurement and Time in a fun environment of cooking in a kitchen. While it was aimed at Year 3/4s it would be easily adapted to different year levels depending on the focus. It is aimed to engage students in learning about numeracy while using ICT

An ICT tool that can be utilised to demonstrate the links between numeracy, the Australian Curriculum and life in the community. The video introduces financial mathematical concepts to primary school children. Such concepts include the addition and subtraction of money.