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Latest episodes

Victorian Maths Camps

October 8, 2026 · 21 min

Host Leanne McMahon takes us inside the **Victorian Maths Camps** — a fully funded, five-day residential enrichment program for high-ability Year 9 and 10 students in Victorian government schools. Delivered by AMSI (http…
Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks

August 12, 2026 · 40 min

Transformations in 3D: How AMSI approaches new concepts in the ICE-EM textbooks Episode summary Three-dimensional coordinates and transformations are a significant addition to the Year 8 mathematics curriculum—but how do we introduce them…
Industry Day for Teachers. Free Teacher PD

July 20, 2026 · 8 min

When students ask, “When am I ever going to use this maths?”, real examples can make all the difference. In this special MathsTalk episode, Leanne McMahon previews AMSI’s FREE Industry Days for Teachers, taking place on Thursday 30 July…
Creative Classrooms: Teaching Years 9-10 using AMSI’s new ICE-EM maths textbooks

May 19, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne continues the conversation about using textbooks creatively, moving from Years 7 and 8 into the more complex terrain of Years 9 and 10. While many of the same principles still apply; conceptual…
Creative Classrooms: Teaching Years 7–8 using AMSI’s new ICE-EM maths textbooks

April 16, 2026 · 35 min

In this solo episode of MathsTalk, Leanne McMahon explores how to use Textbooks creatively in Years 7 and 8, where students are moving from primary habits into more abstract secondary mathematics. The episode focuses on building precise…

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MathsTalk 2026 - A preview

March 18, 2026 · 4 min

What's in store for the remainder of 2026? A plethora of exciting and engaging podcasts for you mathematical pleasure. Contact us for more ideas: mathstalk@amsi.org.au
Calculators in years 7 & 8 (updated)

March 16, 2026 · 26 min

In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne McMahon is joined by mathematics educator Nadia Abdelal to explore the role of calculators in Years 7–8. This re-released episode tackles a question many schools still debate: when do calculators…
Empowering Maths and STEM Educators: AMSI Industry Day 2025

September 1, 2025 · 6 min

In this episode of Maths Talk, we introduce an upcoming professional development event tailored for Maths and STEM teachers as well as career practitioners. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the AMSI Industry Day at Latrobe…
First Nations Peoples’ mathematical thinking in the Australian Curriculum & AMSI ICE-EM textbooks

July 29, 2025 · 35 min

In this episode of MathsTalk, Leanne McMahon speaks with Dr Hong Xu, author of the Indigenous content for the upcoming AMSI textbook series, and Professor Rowena Ball, leader of the 'Mathematics Without Borders' initiative. Together, they…
Pi Day 2025 - A Feast of Pi

March 13, 2025 · 12 min

In this special Pi Day episode of MathsTalk, host Leanne McMahon, AMSI’s school maths advisor, takes listeners on an engaging journey into the world of Pi. She explains what Pi is and how it is used in basic geometry, explores its…
The State of the Mathematical Sciences in Australia 2024

December 17, 2024 · 22 min

In this episode of MathsTalk, host Sarah Ramantanis welcomes Leanne McMahon to discuss the newly released AMSI Discipline Report 2024. Leanne highlights key findings, including declining student engagement in mathematics, the critical…
AMSI ICE-EM Textbook update with Michael Evans

October 23, 2024 · 20 min

In this episode, host Leanne McMahon sits down with Michael Evans, a renowned figure in mathematics education, to discuss the AMSI ICE-EM textbooks and their evolution. Michael provides an insightful look into the history of these…