This CD ROM includes three discussion papers on key issues for schools developing work in mathematics further.

Using the calculator as an effective teaching and learning tool in the primary classroom

Calculation methods and moving towards mastery of standard written methods

Planning for inclusion

Mathematics

The draft renewed mathematics framework is different from the 1999 Framework

An electronic version – The most obvious difference is that the renewed Framework is an electronic version. The electronic format will allow you to link quickly to a wide range of teaching and learning resources, so that you can customise your planning, teaching and assessment more easily.

A clearer structure for mathematics – To simplify the structure of the objectives, seven strands of learning in mathematics have been identified, giving a broad overview of the mathematics curriculum in the primary phase. The objectives are aligned to the seven strands to demonstrate progression in each strand.

Slimmed-down objectives - Another key difference is that objectives in the 1999 Framework for mathematics have been slimmed down to give a clearer sense of the important aspects of mathematics that need to be taught to children each year.