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Maths Long Term Plan / Yearly Overview
Started by NgaireGow 16 Jul 2017 8:07pm () Replies (3) Last reply by NgaireGowDoes anybody have a long term plan of how to teach number through the strands that they are able to share? We are doing Bobbie Maths and just wanting to see how planning is done.Mathematics learning Progressions
Started by Buffy T 20 Oct 2014 6:07pm () Replies (20) Last reply by YvetteKia ora, Is there any schools or educators that are using a mathematics type learning progressions? Similar to the literacy progressions? I am investigating student e-portfolios, goal setting, personalised learning and would like to use...Maths Professional Development
Started by Emily 22 Mar 2017 8:23pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Tracey McKinlay-SmithKia Ora Everyone, I'm a teacher at Henley School in Nelson and we're looking to bring in some maths professional development this year to our school. Does anyone have any recommendations of professionals they've worked with who would be...Niue Language Week - 16 October to 22 October.
Started by Vanitha Govini 19 Oct 2016 8:05pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniFakaalofa atu! Welcome to Vagahau Niue Week (Niue Language Week) from Sunday 16 October to Saturday 22 October. This year's theme is: Ponataki, Tukutaula ke Mauokafua e Vagahau Niue Bind, Anchor to Firmly Uphold the Vagahau Niue Here...Tokelau Language Week / Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau - 23 October to 29 October
Started by Vanitha Govini 19 Oct 2016 8:02pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniTokelau Language Week/Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau This year Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau (Tokelau Language Week) will run from 23 October to 29 October, celebrating the culture and language of this tiny island nation. For people from...Money week - 5 - 11 September
Started by Vanitha Govini 31 Aug 2016 6:01pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniMoney Week 2016 takes place between 5 and 11 September, and involves events all around the country to encourage New Zealanders to talk about money and develop greater financial capability. Focus for 2016 : Planning for your future This...Maths week 8 - 12 August 2016
Started by Vanitha Govini 11 Aug 2016 10:25pm () Replies (3) Last reply by SuehoAs we all know that this week has been Maths week (8 - 12 August). Here is the link: https://www.mathsweek.org.nz/ How are you celebrating Maths week in your classroom / hub or school ?Money week - 5 - 11 Sept 2016
Started by Vanitha Govini 24 Jun 2016 3:31pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniCross posted from Financial capability VLN group - Started by Janine Mackay 01 Jun 2016 2:34pm (23 days ago) Replies (1) https://www.moneyweek.org.nz From The Money Week team... Previously you’ve helped us get New...Highly recommended..
Started by Donna Golightly 11 May 2016 8:49pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniWe've been doing Jo Boaler's Week of Inspirational Maths this week . If you haven't seen it - I highly recommend having a look. The kids are loving it, it's showing them there is more to maths than practising sums and that they...Junior maths
Started by Vanitha Govini 25 May 2016 8:52pm () Replies (3) Last reply by ToniaKia ora koutou, I have a group of teachers who have requested for junior apps that reinforce number identification, number sequence and order, cardinality principle (number of items in a set), subitising and identifying...Collaboration in small groups to improve problem solving skills.
Started by Urmi 31 Dec 2015 4:57pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniMy last teacher inquiry was to see how collaboration in small groups improves mathematical understanding. I collected student voice using Google forms and I interviewed students. Does anyone have any ideas about how to collect quantitive...Samoan language week - 29th May – 4 June 2016
Started by Vanitha Govini 23 May 2016 8:04am () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniSamoan language week - 29th May – 4 June. The theme for 2016 is “E felelei manu ae ma’au i o latou ofaga - Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive”. Check out the following...Numicon
Started by PennyM 15 Mar 2016 4:47pm () Replies (1) Last reply by PennyMHi, We have just started using Numicon at our school, does anyone have any suggestions for e-learning in this area?Digital tools and mathematics
Started by Donna Golightly 11 Jan 2016 4:36pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniWe're looking at how we can better use digital tools to support the development of 21st century skills, with a particular emphasis on our maths programme. We're a school that uses the SOLO framework and are looking at ways we can...Sharing Resources
Started by Donna Golightly 27 Nov 2015 5:55pm () Replies (10) Last reply by paulahayDoes anyone know of a central place where teachers can access shared resources? Have seen in 2 seperate classrooms this week awesome learning plans for students with LI's and digital resources for the students to work independently from that...Maths Overview
Started by Katie Hebden 26 Aug 2015 7:20pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Katie HebdenGood evening, I have been given the task of rewriting the curriculum document for maths. This is so we every teacher knows what is expected and we are all on the same page! Does anyone have one for their school that is quite recent and...Apps for making graphs
Started by Tahu Paki 04 Aug 2015 8:51am () Replies (2) Last reply by Allanah KingKia ora Can anyone recommend any Ipad apps that make graphs? Ready, Steady, Go! ThanksYear 1 Maths-Developing Maths Vocabulary
Started by Jeni Bargh 23 Jul 2015 8:42am () Replies (3) Last reply by mary jamiesonWe are wondering how can we develop the Year 1 children's specific mathematical vocabulary, so that they can better explain their thinking and learning.Maths week - 10 - 15 August 2015
Started by Vanitha Govini 06 Jul 2015 4:46pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniKia ora everyone, Mathsweek 2015 (10 to 15 August) is fast approaching. The registration link can be found on Maths week website. Exciting and interactive activities targeting levels 1 - 5 are...ALiM Curriculum Achievement Action Plan
Started by Dee Magill 08 Jun 2015 12:45pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Vanitha GoviniI am beginning ALiM next term and as part of this we need to write an action plan CaAP. Does anyone have any sample copies that might be useful?
Maths in the Primary School
e-Learning in primary mathematics