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Mathematical Mindsets - Primary Students

Successful mathematicians understand and use mathematical ideas and methods, solve problems, explain and justify their thinking, and have a positive attitude towards learning mathematics. 

Being curious, resourceful, resilient and collaborative are all valuable mathematical mindsets. We hope that the activities below will give you opportunities to develop these desirable characteristics.

For problems arranged by mathematical topics, see our Topics in Primary Mathematics page

For problems arranged by mathematical thinking skills, see our Thinking Mathematically page

Being Curious - Lower Primary Students
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Being curious - lower primary students

Age
5 to 7
Are you a curious mathematician? Would you like to get better at asking mathematical questions? If so, these lower primary tasks are for you!
Being Curious - Upper Primary Students
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Being curious - upper primary students

Age
7 to 11
Are you a curious mathematician? Would you like to get better at asking mathematical questions? If so, these upper primary tasks are for you!
Being resilient - Upper Primary Students
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Being resilient - upper primary students

Age
7 to 11
These upper primary problems will need you to be resilient but remember you'll get a greater sense of achievement if you've had to struggle.