The New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum years 0-8 PLD - Day 1a

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The NZ Maths Curriculum years 0-8 PLD
by Core-ed

• Royal Society did an advisory panel into maths - Pāngarau Mathematmics and tauanga Statistics in Aotearoa NZ.
• This was used to refresh the mathematics curriculum.
• Schools should be starting to refer to the new maths curriculum now.
• Common practice model is now within the curriculum.
• Key competencies are woven in literacy and maths.

 

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Conceptual understanding - what and why

The comprehension of mathematical and statistical concepts, operations, and relations by:

- connecting related ideas

- representing concepts in different ways

- identifying commonalities and differences

- communicating thinking

- interpreting information

Take information and interpret confidently.

Use ideas that make sense.

Understand misconceptions.

Procedural fluency - how

Choosing procedures appropriately and carrying them out flexibly, accurately, and efficiently.

Progression based curriclum

Year 1-3 Phase 1

Year 4-6 Phase 2

Year 7-8 Phase 3

Year 9-10 Phase 4

Year 11-13 Phase 5

Sciences of Learning

 3 key areas of teacher decision making

1. Developing a comprehensive teaching and learning prog.

2. Using assessment to inform teaching.

3. Planning.

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Four components

• Explicit teaching
• Positive relationships
• Rich tasks
• Communication

*vocab list at end of every phase.  Kid speak - should understand, know, and use these terms.*

Assessment

• What's going on?
• What's next?
• How am I going to use it?

Planning

• Teaching and learning plans
• Programme richness
• Use assessment information

USE YOUR CURRICULUM -> Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!

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Statistics - PPDAC Problem, Plan, Data, Analysis, and Conclusion

can be used across science, technology as well.

Key Messages

Plan for all students to experience all the statements in the sequence for their year level. NZC p.24  

• Match your resources to the needs of your akonga.
• Learning experiences align with the students' year.
• Accelerative practices and design for inclusion support readiness.
• Accelerated Learning in Mathematics (ALiM) and Accelerated Learning in Literacy (ALL) support schools.
• Collaborative planning supports teacher.