Mathsliteracy Teachers resources

Thanx to Sonja for uploading these! Just click on the links in the discussion to open the papers and please go and comment!

In this unit, the theoretical basis for teaching mathematics - constructivism - is explored. Varieties of teaching strategies based on constructivist understandings of how learning best takes place are described.

This unit gives a historical background to mathematics education in South Africa, to outcomes-based education and to the national curriculum statement for mathematics. The traditional approach to teaching mathematics is then contrasted with an approach to teaching mathematics that focuses on 'doing' mathematics, and mathematics as a science of pattern and order, in which learners actively explore mathematical ideas in a conducive classroom environment.

The module Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Diverse Classrooms is intended as a guide to teaching mathematics for in-service teachers in primary schools, but is suitable for maths tachers accross the curriculum. It is informed by the inclusive education policy (Education White Paper 6 Special Needs Education, 2001) and supports teachers in dealing with the diversity of learners in South African classrooms.

This tool will draw 6 random numbers from 1 to as high as you like. The numbers are random and will be different every time. Makes a fun way to do probability exercises, extra credit questions where students have to guess the number(s) that will come up, and many other clever activities we're sure you'll think of. Have fun!

A presentation where you collaboratively can add your idea to the central topic, in this case, interactive mathematics. Will defintely go and play.... And also make a presentation for ML?

This is more a maths than a Ml resource but...."This is an excellent place to go if you want to understand how to complete problems in basic math, trigonometry, calculus, or algebra. Mr. McKeague is a mathematician who offers clear examples on math problems through a video. He is joined by various students who also give eamples to math problems. The videos found here have super quality and would definitely help to instruct or teach difficult math explanations. This site is free, and they offer a free subscription if you plan to use the site often. When you join, you can create playlists because a login has been created for your usage." Thanx Dearlibrarian for pointing me to this! www.dearlibrarian.com

Thank you terri for uploading this resource

This applet let's you drag the shapes into position and you play against others to get the best shape!

Maths in Work has been designed to offer glimpses of the real world of work via video clips, to help students appreciate not only the relevance of mathematics but its importance in every day life. The clips feature the people who are actually 'doing the job' and explain some of the maths processes that they are involved with on a daily basis. There is a brief synopsis of each clip which identifies the maths topics covered, and all clips end with the simple question, "What mathematics would be involved in the work you have just watched?" The teacher is free to approach the viewing in whatever way seems appropriate to his/her circumstances.

This great interactive simulation lesson with learner worksheets let learners investigate a crash scene, taking into account all evidence and then , using given formula, calculate data in ordert to detemine what happened.

This leaflet gives a quick overview of what ML learners will learn and how the knowledge will assist them in real life situations. It show the applicability of ML as a great subject.

http://mathsliteracy.ning.com/forum/topics/final-exams-g10-and-g11\n(See discussion thread)

See discusion at http://mathsliteracy.ning.com/forum/topics/final-exam s-g10-and-g11

Papers from Lora

The implementation of a mandatory mathematics curriculum in South Africa : the case of mathematical literacy (A thesis paper)

Workschedules that were developed by DIRECTORATE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT of the WCED

This lesson focuses on money as something you either own or owe. The lesson is organised around the context of earning an income and includes the principal message that good money management can create security and help a person work towards their future dreams. By the end of this lesson, learners will know/be able to:\n-discuss the role of money in their dream/plan for the future;\n-understand that money can be owned (+) or owed (-);\n-discuss ways of generating an income;\n-calculate basic percentages.