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We need and use maths every day of our lives. This topic covers graphs, shapes, patterns, measurements, numbers, fractions, percentages, symmetry, algebra, geometry, famous mathematicians, the history of maths, and math phobia. SCIS no. 1842267

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Māori rafter patterns

Māori rafter patterns

These kowhaiwhai patterns are an important part of Māori history. Many kowhaiwhai designs are based on nature and each has a meaning. These patterns are found on a tahu (ridgepole) or heke (rafters...

Maths Week takes place every year to encourage students to engage with mathematics and statistics.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a broad topic which covers many aspects including: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measurement, calculus, statistics, and trigonometry. There are lots of websites about mathematics. M...

Mathematics (junior)

Mathematics (junior)

Maths (short for mathematics) is all about numbers, patterns and shapes, and how you can learn to use them to solve math problems in everyday life.

Tukutuku Panel - Nihoniho 1993

Tukutuku Panel - Nihoniho 1993

Nihoniho: Tauranga Library tukutuku panel, by Mererina Murray, Tai Tipene-Clarke, Erana Bush, Te Aouru Smith. The Nihoniho or teeth pattern shows the many branches of the Māori Women's Welfare Leag...

Tukutuku Panel - Pātiki, Nihoniho 1993

Tukutuku Panel - Pātiki, Nihoniho 1993

Pātiki, Nihoniho: tukutuku panels in Tauranga Library, by Joan Lynd, Waina Borell. The Pātiki and Nihoniho patterns go well together. We have used this pattern to show how well Māori and Pākehā can...

Maori method of measurement (6th)

Maori method of measurement (6th)

Maori method of measurement (9th)

Maori method of measurement (9th)

Maori method of measurement (12th)

Maori method of measurement (12th)

Maori method of measurement (5th)

Maori method of measurement (5th)

Maths education in New Zealand

Teaching material and resources to help in the teaching of maths from Ministry of Education.

Games, lessons, and quizzes on basic maths for primary students.

Explore the index to find age-related content on numbers, algebra, geometry, etc.

Maths on a blackboard

Maths on a blackboard

Resources for teaching statistics at school.

Here is a collection of mathematical activities containing an element of fun!

New Zealand's official data agency collecting information from people and organisations through censuses and surverys.

Decimal currency changeover

Decimal currency changeover

New Zealand animation to understand the shift to decimal currency.

Pie graph

A pie graph showing PhD’s awarded for chemistry, physics and maths by New Zealand universities from 2006 to 2012

Triangles and overlapping shapes

Triangles and overlapping shapes

Geometric design by Eduardo Paolozzi.

Passenger numbers

A graph showing the increase in passengers carried by NZC (New Zealand National Airways Corporation) between 1948 and 1968.

Air movement models

The air flow models developed at the Geography Department, University of Canterbury, use geographical and topographical data and measurements of pollution.

An introduction to measurement

Accepted standards of measurement in New Zealand.

That Circular Logic

That Circular Logic

Circles. They feel good on the eye. Even if some of them are technically elliptical. But we're not being logical here. No, my friends. Right now, we're verging on whimsy.

Mathematics of volcanoes

Mathematics of volcanoes

Using maths to help geologists predict volcano eruptions.

Weighing babies

Weighing babies

Scales used for weighing babies.

Sampler

Needlework once helped girls learn their alphabet and numbers.

Percentage of dwellings rented

Percentage of dwellings rented

Percentage of inner-city apartments rented in 2006 in the four main cities of New Zealand.

Roman numbers

Artwork using Roman numbers as teaching aids by Colin McCahon

Artwork using Roman numbers as teaching aids.

Triangles, squares, and crosses

Triangles, squares, and crosses

Geometric design containing triangles, squares and crosses by Eduardo Paolozzi.

Coca Cola Zero

Coca Cola claims this bottle contains zero amount of sugar.

Hugh William Segar

Hugh William Segar

Hugh William Segar, New Zealand mathematician, and university professor.

International date line

International date line

Time zones in the Pacific on either side of the International Date Line.

Hypnosis venn

An artwork called Hypnosis Venn by Dane Mitchell.

Immigrant graph

Immigrant graph

Graph showing the regional origins of English immigrants to New Zealand.

Arithmetic cartoon

Arithmetic cartoon

1920 cartoon of a teacher with a math problem for her class.

The maths of origami

The maths of origami

Learning about the mathematics of origami.

Skills needed by seismic engineers

Seismic engineers need a good understanding of physics, mathematics and other sciences.

Hayley Reynolds

A PhD student talks about how maths and science are useful in the real world.

From climate change to card tricks, Maths has the answers!

From climate change to card tricks, Maths has the answers!

Professor Chris Budd (OBE) has devoted his working life to trying to change the poor image of maths, by demonstrating and talking about the beauty of mathematics and its role in everything from fol...

ICT abacus and clock

ICT abacus and clock

An abacus and clock for learning how to count and tell the time.

Filling in measurements

Filling in measurements

This is an order form from The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co. Ltd. of Christchurch. The form has a space to enter personal measurements in order that a coat, vest or trousers will fit the buyer ...

Children counting cars

Children counting cars

This year 3 and 4 children from Karori Normal School in Wellington are engaged in a mathematical exercise collecting data about the passing cars. It could be the number of cars that pass, or cars w...

Rain gauge

The man in this photograph stands in floodwaters holding a rain gauge in his hand. A rain gauge is an instrument used by meteorologists to measure precipitation or rainfall over a certain period. M...

The metric system

The metric system

Gabriel Mouton, a vicar from Lyons, France is said to be the founding father of the metric system. Initially, this system was used only in France. By 1900, the system was adopted by 35 other countr...

Betty the mathematical

Betty the mathematical

President Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States of America was about to make a speech in Massachusetts when a little girl called Betty handed him a letter. The letter claimed that Pr...

Convicted by thermometer

Convicted by thermometer

A doctor was on his way back from visiting a sick patient when he was robbed. One of the things stolen was a thermometer. The doctor had taken the temperature of the patient and had not shaken down...

Interactive study of lines, angles, shapes, 2D shapes and 3D shapes.

Perimeter and area

Learn how to calculate the perimeter and area of various shapes.

New Zealand statistics and figures to explore.

Transformation, rotation, and reflection in tessellation.

Playing with percentages

Understanding percentage and its relation to fractions.

The story of how zero went from nothing to something.

Introduction to the radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.

6 reasons to study maths

Developing a positive attitude to maths.

History of mathematics

Development of numbers throughout history.

Story of mathematics

From prehistoric maths to 20th century maths.

Mathematical shapes in action

Mathematical shapes in architecture

Faster than a calculator

Benjamin makes numbers dance

History of geometry

Origins of geometry and its branches.

Maths anxiety : the fear factor in the mathematics classroom

Considers the role of maths anxiety and its impact on students' learning practices and outcomes.

Amaze your friends with these fantastic maths magic tricks

Maths matters at the zoo

Looks at how two local secondary schools have been using Hamilton Zoo as a learning experience.

Early Māori measurement

Due to the geographical isolation of New Zealand, early Māori settlers had little contact with neighbouring islands. Trade and commerce were internally based so there was no need for a precise meas...

Donald in Mathmagic Land

Donald discovers the everyday opportunities of math and why math is useful.

Protractor

Circular, plastic, transparent disc. 2 half circle shapes have been cut out of the interior. Scale of numbers around the outside (degrees). The point "O" is marked by a small fleur de lis. Etched w...

Information, advice and stories on careers and jobs that use maths.

COVID-19 data and statistics

The Government collects and publishes a range of data and statistics about COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Learning maths at home

Resources and ideas to support a child learning maths at home.

An introduction to mathematics and its variety of topics.

Self-guided learning resources on mathematics

Self-guided learning resources for all ages on mathematics. Includes videos, articles and exercises.

Metric and Imperial unit converters and conversion tables

Choose from a wide variety of unit conversion tools and conversion charts for quick conversions. Includes information on the history of measurement systems.

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