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Measurement

The mathematics curriculum intended by this statement will provide opportunities for students to:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their use and interpretation;
  • develop confidence and competence in using instruments and measuring devices;
  • predict and calculate the effects of changes in variables and rate of change of variables on systems representable by simple mathematical models.

 Problem Solving Number Measurement Geometry Algebra Statistics
 Developing Logic and Reasoning
 Communicating Mathematical Ideas

The mathematical processes skills – problem solving, reasoning, and communicating mathematical ideas – are learned and assessed within the context of the more specific knowledge and skills of number, measurement, geometry, algebra, and statistics.


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Introduction

General Aims

Achievement Aims

Approaches

Assessment and Evaluation

Format

Senior courses

Mathematical Processes

Number

Measurement

Geometry

Algebra

Statistics

Glossary