Indigenous Learners

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Starting Point

Mandalany Mathematical Games Kit

The Kit – Mandalany (Man-da-lanj) caters for  Prep - Year 1 developed with Mathematical activities which focus on Indigenous Language,“Jiddabul” the language of the
Herberton area.
 
The garburrun garburru – 6 maui identifies the 6 elements within the Kit.
1. Indigenous Language
2. Mathematical Language 
3. Activity Process 
4. Resources 
5. Yarn About
6. Assessment ...more
 
The graphics in the kit were  designed by the Indigenous Artist - Munganbana. The graphics  are not to be produced in any way unless prior permission is given by the Diocese of Cairns.

[contributed by Lillian Miller CEO Cairns]

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