Mathematics+perspective

= Mathematics perspective = = ** Rationale ** = Mathematics is a reasoning and creative activity employing abstraction and generalisation to identify, describe and apply patterns and relationships. It is a significant part of the cultural heritage of many diverse societies. The symbolic nature of mathematics provides a powerful, precise and concise means of communication. Mathematics incorporates the process of questioning, reflecting, reasoning and proof. It is a powerful tool for solving familiar and unfamiliar problems both within and beyond mathematics. As such, it is integral to scientific and technological advances in many fields of endeavour. In addition to its practical applications, the study of mathematics is a valuable pursuit in its own right, providing opportunities for originality, challenge and leisure. ** Aims ** The aim of Mathematics is to develop students’ mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics, their creativity and appreciation of the subject, and their engagement in lifelong learning. ** __ Working Mathematically Outcomes __ ** WMS2.1 Asks questions that could be explored using mathematics in relation to Stage 2 content WMS2.2 Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems WMS2.3 Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas WMS2.4 Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used WMS2.5 Links mathematical ideas and makes connections with, and generalisations about, existing knowledge and understanding in relation to Stage 2 content **__ Number Outcomes __** NS2.1 Counts, orders, reads and records numbers up to four digits NS2.2 Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three- and four-digit numbers. NS2.3 Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division NS2.4 Models, compares and represents commonly used fractions and decimals, adds and subtracts decimals to two decimal places, and interprets everyday percentages NS2.5 Describes and compares chance events in social and experimental contexts **__Patterns and Algebra Outcomes__** PAS2.1 Generates, describes and records number patterns using a variety of strategies and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values **__ Space and Geometry Outcomes __** SGS2.1 Makes, compares, describes and names three-dimensional objects including pyramids, and represents them in drawings SGS2.2a Manipulates, compares, sketches and names tw SGS2.2b Identifies, compares and describes angles in practical situations SGS2.3 Uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes o-dimensional shapes and describes their features **__ Data Outcomes __** DS2.1 Gathers and organises data, displays data using tables and graphs, and interprets the results **__Measurement Outcomes__** MS2.1 Estimates, measures, compares and records lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres MS2.2 Estimates, measures, compares and records the areas of surfaces in square centimetres and square metres. MS2.3 Estimates, measures, compares and records volumes and capacities using litres, millilitres and cubic centimetres MS2.4 Estimates, measures, compares and records masses using kilograms and grams MS2.5 Reads and records time in one-minute intervals and makes comparisons between time units