Summary+of+Curriculum



During the course EDCU11022 Numeracy in Action,collaboratively we directed our learning to the Australian Curriculum's Mathematics Number and Place Value strand. Through research, engagement in group conversations and interviews with current Learning Managers we progressed over these seven weeks together, and each developed a more in depth and comprehensive understanding of this strand.

Group meetings were attended each week where all members discussed their findings, questions for the next component and constructed elements of this wikispace. Individual elements of this task were given evenly which included online research, approaching current Learning Managers for curriculum advice and investigating theories, activities and resources. Collaborative work was an important aspect of this wikispace construction as Cooper (1990, n.p.) highlighted that collaborative learning develops human relations skills such as active listening, consensus building, leadership, conflict management and empathy.

This wikispace was created with the intention of informing Learning Managers in depth, on the current curriculum, resourceful teaching strategies, common difficulties and recommendations. This information provided analyses the curriculum of 'Number and Place Value' from Foundation to Year 8. The resources provided give Learning Managers the ability to recognise gaps in the curriculum from year to year and are provided with effective strategies and lesson activities to use for enhancing their learners understanding of the content.

"Learning mathematics creates opportunities for all and enriches the lives of all Australians" (ACARA, 2012). This digital resource has been developed with this notion in mind, providing opportunities for fun, engaging and purposeful lessons that improve the learning of all students. "In the twenty-first century students are required to recognise and understand the role of mathematics in the context of the world, this ensures that they are able to use the knowledge and skills purposefully" (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2012). Meaningful activities that relate to real life are embedded in the lesson activities to enhance the interest and relevance to students.