Urenui School Curriculum
Statement: MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
Rationale:
Urenui learners will be exposed to learning opportunities in the Mathematics & Statistics Learning Area, that allow for
personal success and enjoyment, in which they are challenged to think creatively, strategically, logically and critically.
Learners will be encouraged to take risks, utilise problem solving techniques, and to predict and justify their thinking.
Emphasis will be placed on children gaining sound numeracy skills and knowledge of basic facts in a variety of contexts
and real life learning situations.
Guidelines:
1. All Teachers will follow the Urenui School Mathematics & Statistics Overview for the year.
2. Numeracy Testing will be carried out in Week 6 Term 4 each year and entered into e-Tap.
The Gloss Test will take place in Week 6 of Term 2. This is to be recorded on the Gloss NUMP overview on e-Tap.
3. Strand Testing (Pre/Post tests) will be carried out each term for teachers to group accordingly. Results will inform
future teaching. Room 3 will use e-AsTTle testing for these areas. Room 2 will create their own.
4. Children are to be ability grouped (where appropriate, however there is still a place for whole class teaching
according to testing results.
5. Learning intensions are identified for each group and entered into weekly planning.
6. The daily programme will be approximately 45-60 minutes in duration (4 times a week) and should include the
following:
Starter:
(whole class twice
weekly)
Basic Facts:
(twice a weekly in
rotation)
Teaching Time:
Reinforcement
Activities:
Independent
Activities in
rotation:
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Previously acquired skills
Simple computation
Mental arithmetic
Teaching and learning from Year 1 onwards
Speed tests to occur.
 3 groups – 2 taught per day
 each group 3 times a week
 Consolidate new concepts/strategies/skills through reinforcement
activities or book work.
 At least one activity per week to be completed in Maths book
 Applying new and prior learning to problem solving situations
through games, puzzles, projects and investigations
7. Classroom programmes are expected to provide a range of ‘hands on’ activities including:
 Activities through connected learning
 I.C.T. and supporting programmes
 Te Reo
 Maths fair
 Card games
 Board games
 EOTC
8. Concrete apparatus should be used as much as possible.
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10 min
10 min
15 min per
group
15 min
15 min
Assessment:
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Learning Logs
Gloss (T2)
Monthly basic facts tests
e-AssTle (strands)
NumP (Term 4)
Curriculum Tracking Sheets
Coverage of Achievement Objectives to be shown on classroom teachers Tracking Sheets
National Standards
Pre/Post test (strands)
Bookwork
PAT Maths
Resources:
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Numeracy resources
nzmaths.co.nz
Figure It Out
Teacher Tools
Number Nonsense
NCM textbooks
Maths Signposts
Strand resources in Maths Room
Numeracy equipment
Connected Journals
Sparkle Box Website
Super Teacher Website
Cool Maths Website
Tutpup Website
Assessment:
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Coverage of Achievement Objectives is to be shown in the classroom teachers Tracking Books.
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