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June 2001 |
Mathematics K-10 syllabus review and development
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Mathematics K-10 syllabus review and developmentThe Board of Studies recently considered a report on the review of Mathematics K-10 syllabuses. In addition to identifying the overall key findings from the review, the report set out broad directions for the development of syllabus writing briefs in Mathematics for the compulsory years of schooling. A copy of these broad directions, which were endorsed by the Board, along with the review report, is available in the ‘What's New' section on the Board of Studies website (www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au). A project team of primary and secondary educators has been developing Mathematics K-10 draft writing briefs. The final writing briefs will set the direction for the development of draft Mathematics K-10 syllabuses. Schools should note that consultation on the writing briefs will take place between July 23 (the first day of Term 3 for most NSW schools) and August 27, 2001. The consultation process will include a survey that schools and individuals can access and return via the Board of Studies website. Focus group meetings in both rural and metropolitan NSW will also be held. What's New on the BOS website this month?This Board Bulletin (and all previous ones) as well as the Official Notices are available online at http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/docs_bulletins/bbull1.html On the Aboriginal Education Research Resources pages, you will find a new addition, Research into the Numeracy Development of Aboriginal Students: Implications for the NSW K-10 Mathematics Syllabus, a report by Tracey Frigo and Lee Simpson. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/aboriginal_research/aboriginal_research.html The Middle Years Literature Review, a report by Associate Professor Roslyn Arnold (University of Sydney, Faculty of Education) can be found by clicking the Reading Room button on the main page of the website, or by going directly to: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/docs/docs.html |
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