Impact
To achieve success, ATSIMA is creating new ways of teaching mathematics that connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures to the teaching and learning of mathematics. ATSIMA aims to transform mathematics education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and, by doing so, transform mathematics education for all learners.
ATSIMA's mission
To create a revolution to transform the teaching and learning of mathematics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.
ATSIMA'S POINT OF DIFFERENCE
We are the only national Indigenous-led and controlled non-profit, working solely to ensure mathematics is accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners in pursuing their aspirations.
ATSIMA is actively engaged in:
- Creating Indigenous education initiatives in mathematics including
- classroom resources/models
- online platforms for members and non-members to access resources
- professional learning programs
- aligning our content to the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
- providing advisory services to other organisations
- STEM/STEAM camps
- Inspiring and equipping educators nationally, including
- ATSIMA schools program
- a talent pool of cultural and mathematics education experts
- professional learning programs for individual schools, clusters of schools, education systems
- biennial conferences and webinars
- online portal of quality resources
- Knowing and sharing our impact including
- gathering data on engagement and impact
- obtaining baseline data on our schools
- tracking and reporting on our impact
- delivering on our strategic goals
- enacting our plans and sharing our work and progress
- Ongoing success includes
- developing and monitoring our strategies, plans and business model
- developing a strong team
- attracting new schools, stakeholders, investors/supporters and members
- establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships locally and internationally
- a high functioning and engaged Board
- supporting educators and schools with a high proportion of Indigenous students
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