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  Spacer Pix Kia ora and welcome to the news page of the mathematics community. We value your feedback and ideas, and invite you to contact us at maths@tki.org.nz.

We update this page regularly with information and materials relevant to the teaching and learning of mathematics. There are links to over 2500 quality-assured materials in this community. Browse the material using the buttons under the arrow on the right hand side of the page.

Note also the two curriculum items immediately below and check these regularly for updates.

The New Zealand Curriculum. The New Zealand Curriculum
Explore The New Zealand Curriculum online and link to a range of resources and support materials. The revised curriculum will become mandatory from Feb 2010. Schools are encouraged to begin working towards its implementation. Check out the new section Strategies for Getting Started, and add comments to share your expertise and experiences.
http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz

Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Te Marautanga o Aotearoa: He tauira hei kōrerorero has been released for consultation. The document was launched on 15 November 2007. Schools will receive copies of the draft document for consultation shortly. Explore the online community for Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/marautanga/index_m.php

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NEMP National Education Monitoring Project 2007 Reports
View the most recent National Education Monitoring Project report on Graphs, Tables, and Maps. This report examines the achievements of years 4 and 8 students, and is based on assessments carried out in 2007 as part of the first year of the fourth cycle of testing.
http://nemp.otago.ac.nz/
09-10-2008


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Digital Learning Objects
Discover the three new digital learning objects in the Learning Objects section of the nzmaths site: Drive: Easy problems (level 4), Drive: Hard problems (level 5), and Loans and Savings (level 4). These are also available in Māori from the Akoranga Matihiko page.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/LearningObjects/
08-10-2008


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New units of work – nzmaths
Check out the five new units of work on the nzmaths site: Mix up 2, Loans and Savings, and Drive for level 4, Ratios (level 5) and Angles (level 2).
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz
08-10-2008


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Census at school
Get your class to vote now for their favourite questions to be included in the 2009 Census at school questionnaire . Vote here or click on the link on the website.
https://www.censusatschool.org.nz/
12-09-2008


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PISA 2006: Mathematical Literacy – How ready are our 15-year-olds for tomorrow's world?
Read this report describing New Zealand’s results for mathematical literacy in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006, which covers 57 countries. It expands on information already released in international and national reports in December 2007.
http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2543/pisa_2006/29012/29013
12-09-2008


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Numeracy Professional Development Programme 2008 – Reporting template
Download this template (MS Word 39kb) for reporting on the Numeracy Professional Development Programme 2008.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/maths/doc/reporting_template_2008.doc
08-09-2008


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Digistore – Latest resources
Use the search function to discover the large number of new and updated learning objects that have been recently added to the database.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/digistore/
05-09-2008


Ki te Aotūroa. Ki te Aotūroa Improving Inservice Educator Learning and Practice
Explore this set of learning materials developed for inservice teacher educators (ISTEs) who support classroom teachers and school leaders in their professional learning and development. The materials discuss generic areas of ISTE knowledge and expertise, and examine what effective ISTE practice and learning look like and how to achieve it.
http://www.instep.net.nz/
21-08-2008

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NZQA: Resources for Mathematics
Check out this page for NCEA mathematics resources on the NZQA site.
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/resources/maths/index.html
20-08-2008


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Home-School Partnership: Numeracy
Use this guide to plan practical ways for your school and community to work together to support children's numeracy achievement.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/numeracy/hspn/index.aspx
07-08-2008


Findings From the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2007.

Findings From the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2007
See this compendium of results summarising the research findings from the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2007. This site also includes evaluations of the Secondary Numeracy Project and Te Poutama Tau.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/Numeracy/References/compendium07.aspx
25-07-2008


Assessment Resource Banks – Latest resources.

Assessment Resource Banks – Latest resources
Check out the four new level 2 mathematics resources recently added to the Assessment Resource Banks. To register for a username and password, go to the ARB registration page.
http://arb.nzcer.org.nz/new_maths.php
14-07-2008



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Figure It Out series.

Figure It Out series
The Answers and Teachers' Notes for the four new books on financial literacy are now available online from this site, as well as an ordering function for the student books. There is one book at each level.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/maths/curriculum/figure/index_e.php


Findings From the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2006.

Findings From the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2006
See this compendium of results summarising the research findings of the New Zealand Numeracy Development Project 2006. This site also includes evaluations of the Secondary Numeracy Project.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/Numeracy/References/compendium06.aspx


Studyit for NCEA students. Studyit – student study support for NCEA mathematics
Encourage your students to use this study support site. Students can find what they need to know, link to revision and practice material, and use moderated forums to discuss their learning with expert teachers and other students.
http://www.studyit.org.nz/

Digital Learning Objects.

Digital Learning Objects
Explore the large number of new resources now available in the Digital Learning Objects section of nzmaths. School registration is required to access these resources.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/LearningObjects/


wickED.

wickED
Explore wickED, the Ministry of Education’s student focused website for 7–12 year-old students. Check out the topics that include activities with a maths focus.  Students can explore Fibonacci’s number patterns at Fantastic Fibonacci and learn about the golden spiral. wickED also contains a wide range of maths interactives (in English and te reo Māori).
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/index.php


Digital conversations. Digital Conversations
Digital Conversations is a free videoconference programme, which enables teachers and students to meet and speak with local and international experts across the curriculum. To join the mailing list, receive email notification of upcoming video conferences, and make suggestions for conversations between your students and a particular expert, email: digitalconversations@cwa.co.nz
http://www.digitalconversations.org.nz/

NCEA logo NCEA on TKI – Just Up
Remember to keep visiting the Just Up page for updates and additions to the collection of internally assessed NCEA resources for mathematics.
http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/justup/

TKI Kete TKI Kete
Have you ever used "Favourites" or "Bookmarks" to store your favourite websites so you can find them again later? TKI Kete on Te Kete Ipurangi functions in the same way only better! And it's absolutely free! Using the TKI kete function, you can save different types of resources, including websites, in your own space on TKI. This way you can access your favourites from any computer with Internet access. To find out more, click on the link above.

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Application Forms - Numeracy Professional Development Project 2008.

Application forms – Numeracy Professional Development Project 2009
Download these application forms for funding support for lower decile schools: Application Form (Word 28KB) - Numeracy Professional Development Project 2009 Funding Support for Lower Decile Schools. Application Form - Intermediate (Word 27KB) Numeracy Professional Development Project 2009 Funding Support for Lower Decile Schools.


Application forms – Tertiary Fees Funding Support: Mathematics.

Application forms – Tertiary Fees Funding Support: Mathematics
See the list of approved tertiary mathematics education papers and download an application form for 2008 funding support for primary and intermediate school teachers to undertake tertiary study.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/numeracy/feesubsidy/info.aspx


Ministry of Education logo. Change in ordering process for MOE resources and publications
The process for schools to order Ministry of Education resources and publications has changed. From 1 March 2008, Wickliffe Ltd is responsible for customer services and warehousing of the Ministry’s publications and resources – to order, phone 0800 660 662 or fax 0800 660 663, or email orders@thechair.minedu.govt.nz.

Teacher Talk icon Teacher Talk
Teacher Talk is a new area on TKI that enables teachers and educators to ask questions, share knowledge, and offer insights on a range of subjects on a public forum. Please feel free to begin a new topic, or contribute to an existing conversation thread. You can locate Teacher Talk from the Interact page of TKI. Register here first.

Telephone Tutorial
The TKI Team would be happy to provide a tour of the website, via the telephone, at your school staff meetings or planning sessions. Contact us at tutorials@tki.org.nz if you would like to explore this option.

Here is the space to communicate within the mathematics community. You may wish to undertake a collaborative project with another school, ask if anyone has taught a particular unit of work, or share some information about teaching and learning in mathematics. If you wish to place a message for visitors to this community to read please send us an email: maths@tki.org.nz.

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