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Key features of the mathematics paper

Key features of the mathematics paper Notes multiple goals for mathematics curriculum Acknowledges substantial commonality in content across existing state and territory curricula Proposes three types of curriculum organiser: domain , strand and topic

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Key features of the mathematics paper

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  1. Key features of the mathematics paper • Notes multiple goals for mathematics curriculum • Acknowledges substantial commonality in content across existing state and territory curricula • Proposes three types of curriculum organiser: domain, strand and topic • Considers numeracy as an integral part of the mathematics curriculum

  2. Possible content domains • Number • Measurement • Chance and data • Space/Geometry • Algebra/Structure/Pattern • These and/or others could be used separately, or in various • combinations, eg Number and Space or Geometry and Measurement, • Probability , Algebra and Function

  3. Possible strands • The following are from Kilpatrick et al. (2001) and relate to aspects of • what might be encompassed in Working mathematically or similar in • exisiting documents: • Conceptual understanding • Procedural fluency • Strategic competence (eg problem-solving) • Adaptive reasoning (eg proof) • Productive disposition (eg being comfortable with, and inclined to, see the world mathematically and use mathematics)

  4. Topics • Topics make connections by sequence across years, related • aspects of mathematics, and types of problems, eg: subtraction: • Assuming appropriate background (eg counting, ordering, conservation • and subitising) the key phases of learning subtraction could be • described as: • - counting backwards • - one part of the whole is hidden • - useful number strategies that help subtraction • - solving subtraction word problems • - efficient subtraction with larger numbers.

  5. Some issues from the 14 October national mathematics forum • What should be on offer for all or for some students (when and how)? • The different nature, purpose and emphases in primary, early/mid secondary and senior secondary curriculum – what is distinctive or common? • Professional learning and resource support • Relationship to existing state and territory curriculums

  6. Some questions • Are the proposed curriculum organisers suitable? • Do you agree with the paper’s view on numeracy ? • What level of specification of knowledge, skills and understanding is appropriate for a national curriculum across the stages of schooling (early years, primary, secondary)? • Are the proposed levels and emphases for the senior secondary years appropriate?

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