MASA Mathematical Association of South Australia

The Mathematical Association of South Australia is delighted to congratulate Adelaide-born mathematician Terence “Terry” Tao on being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. This is order was awarded in recognition of his immense, world-leading contribution to international mathematics.

Before becoming a researcher at UCLA in Los Angeles and winning the prestigious Fields Medal, Terry was a student right here in South Australia, attending Blackwood High School and Flinders University. In reflecting on this latest honour, he kindly credited the fantastic teachers and mentors he had at all of his schools in Adelaide before moving to the United States.

It is a wonderful reminder of the impact that dedicated South Australian educators have on shaping the minds of tomorrow, and we are proud to see his achievements recognised on the world stage.

(Image credit: Gert-Martin Greuel)

Registrations are officially open for the 2026 MASA Annual Conference, to be held at Morialta Secondary College on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July, with special ‘Early Bird’ rates available until 23 June.

Attending the MASA Annual Conference is a fantastic way to discover new classroom strategies and grow your professional network.

Our theme this year is "From Curiosity to Connection: Engaging Minds Through Mathematics," which focuses on bringing educators and leaders together to share innovative, practical ideas. Attending is a good opportunity to directly improve your teaching practices through collaborative workshops and inspiring keynote presentations. You will also be able to connect face-to-face with a wide range of exhibitors that actively support mathematics education.

Register now for the ‘early bird’ rate at; https://masaonline.org.au/masa-2026-ann-conf-tickets/

𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

It was fantastic to have such a productive workshop today at the workshop: BTC Workshop: Next Steps - Pull Back the Curtain on Thin-slicing, led by Lorna McClory today. The session explored the practical considerations and structures needed to master task sequencing for student engagement and curricular coverage.

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮?

The Mathematical Association of South Australia is now accepting nominations for Honorary Life Membership. This is our highest distinction, reserved for individuals whose unwavering dedication and extraordinary service has contributed to the development of MASA or the broader mathematical education profession in South Australia. Life Membership recognises those who have gone 'above and beyond'.

Submit your nomination at https://masaonline.org.au/life-memb-nomination/

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