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

Register online at:Register online at:

www.tki.org.nz/r/nzcurriculum/cp_online_e.phpwww.tki.org.nz/r/nzcurriculum/cp_online_e.php