Maths

= MATHEMATICS POLICY = **__Adopted by BOT July 1995__ ** __Most recent review December 2013 __

Our mathematics programme will develop the student’s attitudes, skills and knowledge, which will enable them to deal successfully with mathematical situations. “In a range of meaningful contexts, students will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically.” NZ Curriculum
 * Rationale **

**Purposes**:
 * 1) To promote a positive attitude towards and interest in mathematics.
 * 2) To develop the knowledge and skills listed in the New Zealand Curriculum and the Numeracy Framework booklets.
 * 3) To provide successful experiences in mathematics that challenge and extend mathematical thinking.
 * 4) To provide for individual needs.

**Guidelines**: To achieve these purposes we will:
 * 1) Run a needs-based programme based on the NZ Maths Curriculum.
 * 2) Actively encourage students to use equipment and technology that enhances their learning.
 * 3) Provide adequate time for the learning and maintenance of mathematics.
 * 4) Plan, assess, evaluate and report effectively to parents and students.
 * 5) Utilise life contexts, problem-solving tasks and investigations and seek opportunities to integrate maths and other curriculum areas.
 * 6) Share learning intentions with students.
 * 7) Provide for students in Years 4 – 6 the opportunity to participate in the ICAS <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">competition.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Make available a maths extension programme for Y4 - 6 gifted and talented students.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Promote maths to the parent community through maths information evenings, <span style="background-color: #ebe327; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> the Maths Games Library <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> and newsletters.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Acknowledge and endorse the priority given to numeracy in the revised NAG 1. (Refer to Syndicate Yearly Overviews – attached).
 * 11) <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Ensure all teachers are trained and supported in the teaching of <span style="background-color: #e6dd1a; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">the Numeracy Framework.

**Conclusion** Our students will develop positive and confident attitudes toward mathematics and gain a range of knowledge and skills from the New Zealand Curriculum, enabling them to deal successfully with mathematical situations in their lives.

Maths Curriculum Policy December 2013 - Appendix 1
**Mathematics Assessment**
 * 1) Numeracy strategy stages will be assessed using JAM and/or GloSS forms twice each year. (See guidelines for administering JAM, GLoSS and IKAN in the Assessment for Learning Statement). Results will be recorded on the SMS in June and November.
 * 2) Numeracy data will be analysed to monitor school wide trends and compare with national data.
 * 3) School wide Maths targets will be set annually and reported on to the Board of Trustees.

**Resources**
 * 1) Each teacher has a complete set of Number Framework Booklets to guide planning and teaching.
 * 2) Each class has a box of equipment to support the Numeracy Framework
 * 3) Photocopiable material is stored by the photocopier.
 * 4) There are calculators in middle and senior classrooms.
 * 5) Additional equipment and resources are stored in the central resource rooms.
 * 6) Resources will be purchased as needs are identified by the Maths Curriculum team and/or syndicates.
 * 7) The NZ Maths website - [] is a key web site to access for resources to support all strand and numeracy planning and teaching.
 * 8) SNS Weblinks can be accessed through the Syndicate Sites on the school website.

**Maths Curriculum Overview (2017)**

**Note:** Refer to MOE Mathematics Standards book to show percentage of 'number and algebra' coverage expected at each level. (Stage 1 - 5 60-80% N&A, Stage 6 50-70% N&A, Stage 7 40-60% N&A. The remainder of time spent on Geometry/ Measurement and Statistics) · Syndicate plan (Plantastic) will be used for strand, with flexibility to fit with theme topics. · Syndicates will plan together and communicate with part-time staff. · Strand learning can be reinforced/ maintained through independent activities.


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