Toby Russo @tobyrusso

Teacher. Learner. Casual researcher. I enjoy exploring and designing maths games/tasks. Views my own. researchgate.net/profile/Toby_R… Melbourne, Victoria Joined May 2011

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Maths Play @mathsplay_org

a year ago

Here are five games which situate retrieval practice of number facts and strategies within a bigger, meaningful context. We've enjoyed playing across a broad range of ages levels and can attest to curiosity they spark through play. mathsplay.org/blog/5-playful… #Maths #Play #MTBoS

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Bec Spink @BecSpink

a year ago

Exciting times ahead. If you’re a new teacher or experienced teacher or leader looking for a change in 2025, please come along to our Recruitment Information Session. Can’t wait. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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James Russo @surfmaths

a year ago

Australian primary school teachers have strong preferences for using non-digital games over digital games to support maths instruction... and not because they are Luddites :) @tobyrusso @kath_cartwright @mminas8 @helenjwc @leicha @JBayWilliams researchgate.net/publication/38…

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James Russo @surfmaths

a year ago

Our article aimed at helping primary teachers think about key types of whole-class maths games, and their relative affordances @tobyrusso @mminas8 @helenjwc @maths_vic @JBayWilliams @kath_cartwright @10001angela researchgate.net/publication/37…

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Michael Minas @mminas8

2 years ago

@tobyrusso @QAMT @misterwootube @helenjwc @robertkaplinsky @MathsNSW @maths_vic @Fiona_Foley @16keller1 @LieslMcConchie @JBayWilliams @joboaler @IChoose2Teach @MrDixonMath @mathhombre @famulare_mike @KrisWestcott1 @kennedy_tierney @pwharris @KirstDy @ATMMathematics

Michael Minas @mminas8

2 years ago

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Amie Albrecht - moved to 🦋 @nomad_penguin

2 years ago

I’m back teaching a problem-solving type course, this time for primary pre-service teachers. What are some of your favourite problems to help develop skills in thinking and working mathematically? I’d love to encounter some new ones.

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James Russo @surfmaths

2 years ago

Primary teachers: Looking for a whole class place value game focussed on connecting representations and mathematical reasoning. You might want to check out Guess My Number: Two Questions and a Clue @tobyrusso @kath_cartwright @10001angela @helenjwc researchgate.net/publication/37…

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James Russo @surfmaths

2 years ago

Our article unpacking spotlighting -an approach for maintaining structure when teaching maths through inquiry @tobyrusso @kath_cartwright @mminas8 @janettebobis @helenjwc @maths_vic @10001angela @MrDixonMath @aamtinc @Fiona_Foley @MathsCirclesOz @joboaler researchgate.net/publication/37…

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James Russo @surfmaths

2 years ago

In case any teachers in the Melbourne area are looking for some end-of-term (affordable - $35) professional learning focussed on digital maths game @GervasoniAnn and I are running a full day PL at AMCI on Monday 11/9. Register here: acmi.net.au/education/scho… @tobyrusso @maths_vic

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James Russo @surfmaths

2 years ago

This is a chart of the percentage of 8 and 9 year old students who are still using the count-on from larger strategy when solving addition problems. Two different student groups are being compared. Can you guess the groups? If you’re interested: researchgate.net/publication/37…

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Michael Minas @mminas8

3 years ago

We are going to try and post more games during 2023. The first is Fishing For Tens, which is incredibly easy to play and great way to help kids develop fluency. All you need to play is a regular deck of cards. Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=NVH-tP…

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Toby Russo @tobyrusso

3 years ago

Best thing I learnt today, the ISS travels 1000 miles in the time it takes The Proclaimers song ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)’ to play. Thanks @xkcd what-if.xkcd.com/58/

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katherin cartwright @kath_cartwright

3 years ago

Oh @surfmaths and @tobyrusso have I got a awesome investigation for you! The new Skittles bag says “3 x bigger!” My girls already have a looong list of ways we will investigate this so stay tuned!! But what questions does this prompt for you?! #noticeandwonder

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Toby Russo @tobyrusso

3 years ago

This pattern revealed itself when I was working with a group of grade 5 students on a fraction problem. It may be obvious to many, but I learnt something new! Can you see what we found? I assume this rule has a name? #iteachmath #MTBoS

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James Russo @surfmaths

3 years ago

An engaging task for exploring prime and composite numbers. Here arrays are not just a 'thinking tool',but are at the heart of the task. How many stones might you ask the old man for? How many gold coins could you earn? @tobyrusso @mminas8 @kath_cartwright researchgate.net/publication/36…

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James Russo @surfmaths

3 years ago

Support students to develop a relational understanding of the equals sign through playing the card game 'the same as' in your classroom. The game can be easily adapted for different year levels. @tobyrusso @kath_cartwright @helenjwc @mminas8 @Corovie researchgate.net/publication/36…