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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 the related resources and support materials. This revised curriculum will become mandatory from February 2010. Keep an eye on What’s new? and see what is happening in schools.
http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz

Te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Te Marautanga o Aotearoa
Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, the new Māori curriculum document, is currently being distributed to all Māori-medium schools. The document was launched on 26 September 2008. Explore the online community for Te Kaupapa Marautanga o Aotearoa.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/marautanga/index_m.php

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Education Counts logo.

Mathematics: Trends in Year 5 mathematics achievement 1994 to 2006
Read this report describing mathematics achievement of New Zealand year 5 students over three cycles of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
http://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2571/timss_200607/34160/34161
19-12-2008


Census at school.

Census at school
Register here now to take part in CensusAtSchool 2009 from 3 March to 9 April. This online survey for year 5–13 students provides real, relevant data and classroom activities to enhance statistical enquiry across the curriculum.
http://www.censusatschool.org.nz/
16-12-2008


Figure It Out series.

Figure It Out series
Check out the revised Answers and Teachers' Notes for the books affected by the currency changes as a result of the loss of the 5c coins.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/maths/curriculum/figure/index_e.php
11-12-2008


Figure It Out series.

Figure It Out series
The Answers and Teachers' Notes for three new Statistics Revised Edition books 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
01-12-2008


Digistore icon.

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/
27-11-2008


Software for Learning icon.

Software for Learning
Enhance your learning environment with appropriate software recommended by other New Zealand teachers. Click here to check out all the new software and related learning resources specific to mathematics.
http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/
26-11-2008


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 2009 funding support for primary and intermediate school teachers to undertake tertiary study.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/numeracy/feesubsidy/info.aspx
17-11-2008


New Zealand Curriculum logo.

New Zealand Curriculum – nzmaths
Find support material for the mathematics and statistics section of The New Zealand Curriculum, including descriptors of achievement objectives and a mathematics glossary.
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/curriculum/index.aspx
03-11-2008


Assessment Resource Banks – Latest resources.

Assessment Resource Banks – Latest resources
Check out the five new level 4 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
24-10-2008


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NZAMT Consultation forums
Participate in the standards alignment with the new curriculum consultation. Discuss the matrix, curriculum links, and unit standards sheets with your colleagues, then return the response form by the due date .
http://www.nzamt.org.nz/sites/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=1
22-10-2008



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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


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/


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


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/

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


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/

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


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/

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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Ministry of Education logo.

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


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.


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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