31/03/2010 - 15:00
Australia/Brisbane
UQ Maths Teaching Seminar
The draft K-10 National Mathematics Curriculum
Abstract: The public release of the first draft of the Australian K-10 Mathematics Curriculum has created much interest. This session will walk you through the structure and content of the curriculum, compare its stated aims with what it says students should be taught, and invite discussion of what all of this means for school teachers, school students preparing for upper secondary mathematics, and teachers of university mathematics.
Wednesday 31 March 2010 3:00pm
Building 62/63 (Hines Building / Physiology Lecture Theatres) Room 358 – near the post office/bus stop.
Delicious treats will follow the seminar. All welcome! No need to RSVP
Parking is $5 in multistorey car parks and $3 in outdoor car park
Abstract: The public release of the first draft of the Australian K-10 Mathematics Curriculum has created much interest. This session will walk you through the structure and content of the curriculum, compare its stated aims with what it says students should be taught, and invite discussion of what all of this means for school teachers, school students preparing for upper secondary mathematics, and teachers of university mathematics.
On Monday 1 March 2010, the draft K -10 Australian Curriculum for Mathematics developed through the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) was released online, marking the beginning of national consultation. Feedback on the draft curriculum must reach ACARA by 23rd May 2010.
The draft K -10 Australian Curricula can be accessed online at the Australian Curriculum Consultation Portal at www.australiancurriculum.edu.au. You will need to register your details on the website to access the document (and also resources in the form of videos, information sheets and frequently asked questions). You will be given a login and password. (This will allow you to save and return your individual feedback over time as often as you wish as well.)
Michael Jennings
Coordinator, Maths Teaching Seminars
