To keep GO Maths schools up to date and informed, ORIGO provides online support that includes the latest information, resources lists, assessment tasks, frequently asked questions and answers, and other updates.
GO Maths and the Essential Learnings
The GO Maths program comprehensively addresses the Queensland Essential Learnings. View the Essential Learnings and the relevant GO Maths units below.
GO Maths Half Yearly Tests Answers
Email ORIGO to request free 4-page answer booklets for each GO Maths half yearly yest. The booklet includes teachers notes that show the related strand and outcome, key learning, and the corresponding GO Maths unit number for each test question.
- Level 2A First Half Test
- Level 2A Second Half Test
- Level 2B First Half Test
- Level 2B Second Half Test
- Level 3A First Half Test
- Level 3A Second Half Test
- Level 3B First Half Test
- Level 3B Second Half Test
- Level 4A First Half Test
- Level 4A Second Half Test
- Level 4B First Half Test
- Level 4B Second Half Test
GO Figure Level 2A Answers
Download the answers for GO Figure Computation Practice Level 2A below.
GO Maths Teaching Units and the QLD 2004 Mathematics Years 1–10 Syllabus
The GO Maths core program has been developed to help today's teachers prepare students for tomorrow's world. It reflects current research into the teaching and learning of mathematics, while addressing the QLD 2004 Mathematics Years 1–10 Syllabus. View the following PDFs to see how the GO Maths teaching units relate to the QLD 2004 Mathematics Years 1–10 Syllabus.
Written Diagnostic Task for GO Maths Level 1
These tasks were written by Rosemary Irons and added here as a support resource after schools asked about written assessment for GO Maths Level 1. Download a copy for your class below.
Early Mathematics Record
Download and print the following student progress records for GO Maths Prep and Level 1.
GO Maths Scope and Sequence
View the complete teaching sequence for each strand of the Queensland Mathematics Syllabus from Prep to Level 4B (Year 7) – as it is presented in the GO Maths core program.
Western Australia Syllabus Outcomes and GO Maths
View the (main and related) Western Australian syllabus outcomes for each unit in GO Maths.
Trial School Policy
Due to a strong demand, ORIGO has provided a means by which schools can participate in a trial of the GO Maths program in 2009. The trial is open to teachers looking to implement GO Maths Level Prep–4B (Years Prep–7) in their class who have not previously implemented, or are not currently implementing, GO Maths. Download a copy of the policy and an application form below.
Information for Parents
Do you have parents asking about the new syllabus or the new GO Maths books? Download an informative letter for parents that can be printed straight onto your school's letterhead.
Fundamentals and GO Maths
Fundamentals is a 6-book series of number games written by Brian Tickle and James Burnett and referenced in the GO Maths program. View the units in GO Maths that are supported by Fundamentals games.
GEO Series and GO Maths
The GEO series is designed to help teachers make geometry a fun and interactive component of their mathematics curriculum. View the geometry units in GO Maths that are supported by activities in the GEO series.
Commercial Resources and GO Maths
ORIGO has compiled a list of commercial resources useful for implementing GO Maths. Print the easy-to-use checklists for each level of the GO Maths program, check what you require, and take them to your educational manipulatives supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time should I allow to complete each activity?
From Year 2, the GO Maths activities will vary in duration from 45–60 minutes depending on you and your students. The ring binder Teacher Sourcebook allows you to add your favourite activities where you see fit. In Prep and Year 1, the activities are shorter.
I really like the GO Maths program, but I teach a multi-age class. What should I do?
The units have been aligned across year levels as much as possible. For example, the third unit in each year level is on measurement. This allows you to teach the same topic across a number of ages.
The GO Figure book appears to be very different to other "mentals" books that I have seen. I have never used one before, so do I really need it?
Ongoing mental computation practice is essential in any sound mathematics program. The GO Figure pages have been designed for fun, purposeful practice. They are organised according to thinking strategies and are not just a random collection of examples to keep students busy.
The workbook I used last year had pages and pages of written algorithms. These "busy" pages do not appear in GO Maths. Why not?
In keeping with the spirit of the syllabus, GO Maths actively promotes the development of mental computation strategies. Mental strategies are considered to be the first choice for computation. At each level there are units that stress recording methods. Contexts are set in these units that will enable you to teach formal algorithms if you choose.
My students will not use half of the GO Check book in the first year of using GO Maths. Is this a waste of money?
ORIGO can provide the GO Check books to each and every student in your school, each year, free of charge. Read about our bonus offer.
There appears to be just 3 units on multiplication and 3 on division in Years 4–7. What opportunities are there for students to revise key concepts and skills?
These units focus specifically on multiplication and division. These ideas are further developed in other units such as those in the patterns and algebra strand. Operations and number concepts and skills are also covered and revised regularly during the daily number sense activities.
I prefer not to teach an idea for 5 days straight. How does GO Maths cater for my style of teaching?
Research shows that students develop greater understanding and retention of skills if there is a period of time spent on one focus. However, you could break 2 units over 2 weeks if you choose.
What opportunities are there for students to apply what they have learnt?
From Year 2, each unit of work provides an ongoing enquiry activity where students can demonstrate what they have learned. Activities in the Student Journal also provide opportunities for investigations and applications.
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