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EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING INSPIRING PASSION AND CONFIDENCE DRIVEN BY CURIOSITY AND CHALLENGE AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE &
MATHEMATICS SCHOOL

ABOUT US

Extraordinary Learning, driven by curiosity and challenge, inspiring passion and confidence

At the ASMS we understand what makes learning extraordinary. Come and learn with us.

The ASMS has a key role within the South Australian Department For Education to support the professional learning of educators with an interest in increasing student engagement, growth & achievement in science and mathematics. The professional learning activities offered by the ASMS are facilitated by teachers for teachers.

As teachers learning is our profession, it is our way of being. The ASMS is a professional learning community. We actively seek to connect with educators from across the state, nation and world, providing an opportunity for rich conversations based on our knowledge and experiences of designing learning and teaching approaches that aim to challenge and intellectually stretch each of our students.

The ASMS is seen as a focal point for innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Educators come to learn with us as we strive to foster innovation in science and mathematics education.

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There are a variety of ways that you can connect with our professional learning services:

  • get involved in one of our professional learning programs
  • read our Blog
  • have a look at our resources
  • contact us to design your own professional learning program
  • come along and watch the ASMS in action
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STEM Focused Programs

A very interesting afternoon. My colleagues at Utrecht University will be interested as well.

Jenneke Kruger

Excitingly different experience, congratulations on an excellent school, thank you.

Keira Jane Fitzpatrick

Personalised, individualised learning in action.

Graham Jenneker

A great school!

Professor Brian Schmidt
Australian National University
Thursday, August 31, 2017

It's amazing, an excellent contribution to education.

Monica Sandoval

I now feel armed with a number of excellent resources to teach a high quality unit.

Professional Learning Program Attendee

I have felt encouraged to feel more confident to invite a greater range of responses from students that can be used to document evidence of students' learning journey.

Professional Learning Program Attendee

Professional learning is not effective unless it causes teachers to improve their professional practice.

Hayes Mizell

MEET OUR TEAM

Professional Learning for teachers facilitated by teachers

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Jodi Gordon

Director Professional Learning

Jodi's leadership focuses on the professional learning within and beyond the ASMS and she coordinates and ensures all ASMS professional learning programs provide the opportunity for educators to grow and develop their skills and knowledge to support our students to engage in extraordinary learning.

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Matt Verdon

Senior Leader Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Learner Analytics

Matt's leadership focuses on supporting teachers across the ASMS to design and implement high quality Maths learning. Matt has extensive knowledge and understanding about how data and learner analytics can be used to inform learning design.

Teacher, Amanda Brook

Amanda Brook

Innovative Pedagogies Leader

Amanda’s leadership is about promoting, modelling and empowering staff to use innovative pedagogies – ways of teaching and learning that support extraordinary student learning.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING BLOG

A window into the ongoing professional learning of the staff of the ASMS

TALKING ASMS

A series of podcasts that showcase stories and experiences from staff at the ASMS

GET IN TOUCH

Our teaching and support teams would love to hear from you if you have a question or queries about the school

FeedbackLet us know if you have feedback, a complaint or if you want to give us a compliment. Feedback is valuable as it helps us shape our services to meet your needs.

Our parent guide to raising a concern or complaint

Principal: Jayne Heath
Email: info@asms.sa.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8201 5686
School Partnership: Marion Inland

Australian Science & Mathematics School
C/- Flinders University
Sturt Road
Bedford Park SA 5042

The ASMS is located adjacent Carpark 18 of the Sturt Precinct of Flinders University. See grid reference U5 on the Map of Flinders University

Cashless paid parking is available on the Flinders University Campus. Short term parking is available in Carpark 13 by using a credit/debit card with parking machine located in the carpark and day parking in Carpark 16 and 20 by using the CellOPark App only.

The ASMS is accessible by public transport, please check the Adelaide Metro website for timetable and route information.