Whether you’re planning a career in primary or secondary education, The Mallee Series: Why Mathematics Education Matters in a Changing World offers Mildura students a valuable opportunity to learn from leading education experts, network and gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping mathematics education today.
Internationally recognised mathematics education expert Professor Anna Stokke will visit Mildura this November to explore why mathematics remains fundamental to student success and what improving numeracy outcomes means for Australia’s future workforce, productivity and economic prosperity.
Professor Stokke is widely recognised for her work in promoting research-informed teaching practices and improving mathematics education outcomes.
During the lecture, she will discuss why mathematics remains a foundational skill for students and what can be done to strengthen learning outcomes across schools and communities.
The event will also be hosted by Professor Joanna Barbousas, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education Impact and Innovation and Dean of La Trobe’s School of Education, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear directly from leaders helping shape the future of education in Australia.
Mathematics achievement is receiving growing attention across Australia. Recent international testing highlighted the scale of the challenge, with almost half of Australia’s 15-year-olds failing to meet national mathematics standards. These results have reinforced the importance of equipping future teachers with effective, evidence-based approaches to teaching mathematics.
La Trobe University is helping address these challenges through its Science of Mathematics Education (SOME) Lab, which focuses on improving mathematics outcomes through evidence-informed teaching and learning practices.
The SOME Lab supports research, professional learning and innovation in mathematics education, helping ensure future educators are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
Event details
The Mallee Series: Why Mathematics Education Matters in a Changing World
When: Thursday 19 November 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Brian Grogan Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University, 471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura
Drinks and canapés provided.
Places are limited. Register now to secure your spot and join the conversation about the future of mathematics education and its impact on Australia’s next generation of learners.