The Teachers’ Guides are the core of the programme: Learning progressions by outcomes Support for using Student Activity Books Planning support Links to NZ National Curriculum Achievement Objectives Teaching support Using mini projects as assessment tasks Criteria for assessment Individual pupil records Answers Resource Links
Pearson Mathematics Assessment Tool A tool to assess student ability to use their knowledge to solve problems at their highest level of mathematical thinking. (Strategy stage – NZ Number Framework) Assists teachers to build professional knowledge of stages of mathematical thinking and associated knowledge requirements Provides information on current achievement and next steps Provides information on individuals and cohorts against National Standards Provides information on progress over time
Understanding what student responses tell you about their mathematical knowledge and understanding provides you with much more information than a stage number. Understanding student responses means you can be proactive when working with students and carrying out the 65% observational assessment with confidence. Improving Professional Knowledge
Mini Projects as Assessment Tasks Pearson Mathematics has regular mini projects through out levels 2 – 4. Assessment criteria are identified in the teachers guide. The projects are intended to be carried out individually or in pairs. Use student voice as part of the assessment; Best fit model National standards matched against mini projects
Assessment Criteria Students are able to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication & division problems in a context using additive strategies. Students are able to communicate their mathematics effectively.
National Standards All levels downloadable from the the website Download from free resources, teacher professional knowledge, National Standardswww.thewilkieway.co.nz
Keeping a record of Knowledge & Strategy Taught
Student Resources for Level 1
Student Resources for Level 2 Some MOE Figure it Out Activities as referenced in the teacher guides and on assessment tool CD
Student Resources for Level 3 A range of MOE Figure it Out Activities as referenced in the teacher guides and on assessment tool CD
Student Resources for Level 4 A wide range of MOE Figure it Out Activities as referenced in the teacher guides and on assessment tool CD
Teaching & Learning Software Interactive tools referenced to Pearson Mathematics units Explore: Tools for use with whole class/group teaching sessions Challenge: Tools for individual practice activities
The Complete Maths Programme Curriculum covered in modular units to provide continuity and progression supported by teachers’ guides with curriculum links & learning outcomes; Appealing student texts; Assessment for teaching and learning: 10% assessment tool; 25% Mini projects & 65% on going supported by professional learning from Assessment Tool. Assessment for summative purposes – Assessment Tool & OTJ’s; Digital Learning Tools to enhance teaching; Digital Learning Tools to provide practise; Wilkie Way Resources to provide further activities & practise; Linked to Figure it Out for further activities & practise.