Our Team
The MathsBURST team is led by Professor Tom Lowrie, a world-renowed mathematics and STEM education researcher. Joining Tom are highly experienced lecturer and researcher, Tracy Logan, and expert mathematics teacher, Robyn Lowrie.
Tom Lowrie is an internationally acclaimed researcher in Mathematics and STEM education. His work has focused on the extent to which primary-aged students use spatial reasoning and visual imagery to solve mathematics problems, and the role and nature of graphics in mathematics assessment.
Tracy Logan is a senior lecturer in mathematics and STEM education. Tracy completed her PhD at the University of Canberra, with her thesis focused on sustaining mathematics educational research through secondary data analysis – utilising a sophisticated framework that analyses both quantitative and qualitative data.
Robyn Lowrie is a highly accomplished primary school teacher, with more than 35 years’ experience. Robyn has also worked extensively with teachers in Australia and Indonesia to develop pedagogy and improve spatial reasoning comprehension. Robyn has developed the MathsBURST lesson plans for teachers.
Contact Us
To find out more about MathsBURST, you can email us or download our Prospectus or Information Booklet below.
If you’d like to know more about our program, download the:
MathsBURST Information Booklet (PDF)
These resources contain details about our: Program, Evidence-Base, Frameworks, Pedagogy, Professional Learning, Lessons, Units Challenges, Student management, Assessment, and Support.
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MathsBURST acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where we are situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.