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Maths concept maps
This is a series of framework statements that have been
developed in significant areas of mathematics. They:
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provide
information about the key mathematical ideas involved
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link
to relevant ARB resources, and
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suggest
some ideas on the teaching and assessing of that
area of mathematics.
These
concept maps are added to as further research and trialling
in the respective areas are conducted.
Computational
estimation
This gives a general introduction to computational information,
including some important mathematical
skills and attitudes that the research indicates are
needed to be an effective estimator. It includes a directory
of different types of estimation, and includes a description
of a range of estimation techniques.
Fractional
thinking
This
provides a concept map of teaching and learning issues
for fractions. It looks at partitioning, part-whole
understanding of fractions, equivalence, and fractions
as operators. Links to relevant ARB resources
are also provided.
Journalling
in Mathematics
This is about the benefits of journalling in Mathematics.
It includes a range of practical ideas for journalling
in the maths classroom, and links to some relevant ARB
resources.
Algebraic
thinking
This
concept map highlights key areas of Algebraic thinking
that influence students' ability to solve algebraic
equations in later years. The concepts covered
are equality, additive identity, commutativity, and
associativity. Links to relevant ARB resources
are also provided.
Other
big maths ideas and concept maps based upon an ongoing
research programme at NZCER will be added as they are
completed. Currently concept maps about
Algebraic patterns and Basic facts are being developed.
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