Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews

Associate Dean (Indigenous leadership) Science Faculty, University Technology of Sydney

Professor Chris Matthews is from the Quandamooka people and is passionate about connecting culture and mathematics to transform mathematics education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Chris has a PhD in applied mathematics and is currently a senior curriculum officer for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Associate Dean (Indigenous leadership) Science Faculty, University Technology of Sydney and the Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA).

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Mathematics education in North East Arnhem Land
Mathematics education in North East Arnhem Land
Apr 28,2020

In this article, Professor Chris Matthews from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA) shares how mathematics is taught to students at Yirrkala School with a balance of western and Indigenous knowledge.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, mathematics, curriculum design, cultural background, short articles
Indigenous perspectives in maths: Understanding Gurruṯu
Indigenous perspectives in maths: Understanding Gurruṯu
Apr 27,2020

In his first Teacher article on mathematics from an Indigenous perspective, Professor Chris Matthews introduced the concept of two-ways learning. In this follow-up, he discusses Yolŋu mathematics and the interconnected relationships of Gurruṯu, and shares an activity for teachers and students to explore the connections and patterns in family trees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, mathematics, curriculum design, cultural background, learning activities, long reads
Indigenous perspectives in mathematics education
Indigenous perspectives in mathematics education
Dec 05,2019

Professor Chris Matthews from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA) explores the foundation of mathematics from an Indigenous perspective and discusses the concept of two-ways learning to achieve meaningful education outcomes for Indigenous students.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, mathematics, curriculum design, cultural background, long reads