Kaiako strengthening children's interest and knowledge to use maths
Kia tuwhera tātou te kuaha o te ao pāngarau
Together we open the door to the world of maths
What does maths learning refer to?
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to spatial thinking, number and quantity, and patterns that children experience, explore and use purposefully.
Maths is important because maths thinking involves ways of representing the world, particularly in space, number and measurement. By helping to make sense of the world, maths contributes to children being competent and confident learners and communicators.
How is maths learning approached in Kōwhiti Whakapae?
Four interconnected mātāpono aronui (values) ground maths areas of Kōwhiti Whakapae. Capabilities for teaching and learning are grounded in these values and are integrated across four maths areas.
