MATHEMATICS • 2020
MATHEMATICS AND BEYOND Words by Craig Bradley HEAD OF LEARNING AREA MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
We are writing at a time when the job market has been turned on its head. However, regardless of the ramifications of Covid-19, we live in a world where data is everywhere and numeracy and the ability to use, interpret and critique data is becoming more and more important. We are fortunate in the way that Statistics is taught and assessed in the NCEA curriculum, as it has placed New Zealand right at the leading edge when it comes to Statistics Education. Alongside the numeracy and data skills needed for everyday life, the value of careers with strong mathematical foundations cannot be underestimated. We are going to touch on how we are working at Rangi to develop skills, confidence, and passion in mathematics. We will also reflect on how the remote learning period has been a timely reminder for us all about how girls learn and how we work with them.
Teaching girls Mathematics and what we “learned” at Rangi Ruru during the Remote Learning period: While Mathematics has not really changed for centuries, the way that Mathematics is taught has certainly changed a lot. There have been cycles and trends and a variety of theories and styles that have had merits and faults. However, it is only in recent years that Mathematics specific evidence-based teaching methods have emerged from the fog. We are looking to develop independent problem solvers but firstly it is confidence that is key to attaining fulfilment and success from Mathematics. At Rangi Ruru we plan for achievement to build that confidence.
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