Review ofReview ofMathematics CurriculumMathematics Curriculum
Ministry of EducationMinistry of Education
Recent HistoryRecent History
Curriculum Stocktake Report (2001-2002)Curriculum Stocktake Report (2001-2002) Suggested a reduction in the number of Suggested a reduction in the number of
Achievement ObjectivesAchievement Objectives Little change otherwiseLittle change otherwise
Since thenSince then Feedback from Numeracy Project and NCEA has Feedback from Numeracy Project and NCEA has
indicated some change is neededindicated some change is needed Current MiNZC reflects 1980’s thinkingCurrent MiNZC reflects 1980’s thinking Overseas research indicates this has changedOverseas research indicates this has changed
Essential skills and attitudesEssential skills and attitudes
Creative and innovative thinkingCreative and innovative thinking Participation and contribution in Participation and contribution in
communitiescommunities Relating to other peopleRelating to other people Reflecting on learning and devloping self-Reflecting on learning and devloping self-
knowledgeknowledge Making meaningMaking meaning
From essential skills to key From essential skills to key competenciescompetencies
The DeSeCo project in the OECD set The DeSeCo project in the OECD set out to identify the key competencies out to identify the key competencies needed by everyone across a range of needed by everyone across a range of life contextslife contexts
This work was based on multi-This work was based on multi-disciplinary research and international disciplinary research and international debatedebate
What competencies?What competencies?
What competencies do we need for a What competencies do we need for a successful life and a well-functioning successful life and a well-functioning society?society?
Key Competencies for a Successful Key Competencies for a Successful Life/SocietyLife/Society
Acting autonomouslyActing autonomously
Using tools interactivelyUsing tools interactively
Functioning in socially heterogeneous Functioning in socially heterogeneous groupsgroups
Key CompetenciesKey Competencies
thinking (creatively, critically, logically, reflectively)
relating to others belonging, participating and contributing self managing (planning, persevering, being
resourceful...) making meaning (getting below the surface,
seeking coherence and relevance)
Key ConsiderationsKey Considerations
Is Statistics part of Mathematics?Is Statistics part of Mathematics? What is in a name? Mathematics and Statistics?What is in a name? Mathematics and Statistics? Are Number and Algebra really separate strands?Are Number and Algebra really separate strands? Does Algebra really extend down into CL 1-3, or is Does Algebra really extend down into CL 1-3, or is
this pre-Algebra?this pre-Algebra? Is Measurement a strand in its own right?Is Measurement a strand in its own right? If measurement is not a separate strand, what is If measurement is not a separate strand, what is
the place of calculus?the place of calculus?
Essence Statement
What is mathematics and statistics?
Why is it an essential learning area?
Mathematics is…Mathematics is…
……the exploration and use of patterns and the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time.relationships in quantities, space, and time.
Mathematics has its own way of classifying Mathematics has its own way of classifying and describing these patterns and and describing these patterns and relationships using related ideas like number, relationships using related ideas like number, shape, and measurement.shape, and measurement.
Statistics is…Statistics is…
……the exploration and use of patterns and the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data.relationships in data.
It is primarily about looking for and It is primarily about looking for and explaining similarities and differences in data, explaining similarities and differences in data, variability within the data, and how much variability within the data, and how much confidence can be attached to any confidence can be attached to any conclusions drawn from it.conclusions drawn from it.
Why teach Mathematics and Why teach Mathematics and Statistics?Statistics?
Practical application in everyday life.Practical application in everyday life.
A way of thinking that serves other essential A way of thinking that serves other essential learning areas.learning areas.
Requirement of many vocations.Requirement of many vocations.
Develops students’ ability to think creatively, Develops students’ ability to think creatively, critically and logically.critically and logically.
Develops students’ ability to organise and Develops students’ ability to organise and process information.process information.
Provides enjoyable intellectual challenge.Provides enjoyable intellectual challenge.
Integrating the Current StrandsIntegrating the Current Strands
Number Measurement
Algebra
StatisticsGeometry
Mathematical
Processes
Linking StrandsLinking Strands
Number Algebra
Statistics
Geometry Measurement
Strand StructureStrand Structure..
Number and
Algebra
Shape and Space
Statistics
Measurement
ProbabilityData Graphics
Number and Algebra Shape
and Space
Statistics
Years 1 – 4
Measurement
Data Graphics
Statistics
Measurement
Years 5 – 8
Number and
AlgebraShape and
Space
ProbabilityData Graphics
Number and Algebra Shape and
Space
Statistics
Measurement
Probability
Years 9-11
Data Graphics
Calculus
Statistics
Year 12 – 13
Where to Now?Where to Now?
The place of the Process Strand?The place of the Process Strand?
How will the Key Competencies influence How will the Key Competencies influence the curriculum?the curriculum?
Direction of Statistics Strand?Direction of Statistics Strand?
How will Statistics contribute to the other How will Statistics contribute to the other Essential Learning Areas?Essential Learning Areas?
How do I get involved?How do I get involved?
Curriculum Project OnlineCurriculum Project Online
- opportunity to engage in discussion and - opportunity to engage in discussion and debate in ideas and issuesdebate in ideas and issues
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