An introduction to primary maths in the New Zealand curriculum for overseas trained teachers and other interested parties
Target group
Primary and intermediate teachers
Topic
Curriculum
Support Staff
Level
Primary
Intermediate
Code
KGM102
Venue
City Campus - Auckland
Facilitator(s)
Jill Smythe
Description
This course is designed to guide teachers in their understanding of how mathematics is taught in Years 1-8 in New Zealand. The session will cover the different stages in mathematics linked to the curriculum, and the understanding at each stage in all the three domains of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division and proportions and ratios. Investigating ways of teaching concepts that will support students to form a strong understanding will be a key focus. At the completion of the course participants will: •Understand the stages and thought processes in all mathematics stages in curriculum levels 1-3 and in all three domains •Develop the knowledge to teach both place value and fractions to students at all year levels •Understand how to use the mathematics assessment data related to student achievement to inform further teaching and learning •Develop increased knowledge of the mathematics curriculum and pedagogical practices that can be used in the classroom