Numeracy

Being a successful Parkland Learner means being successful at mathematics. We want our children to be excited about maths and learn to value maths as a vitally important part of everyday life.

Students need to develop an understanding of how numbers work and improve their strategies for manipulating numbers mentally. Basic facts need to be recalled quickly and accurately.These skills will be developed through our programmes which have an emphasis on numeration.

However maths isn't just about using numbers. Mathematics develops children's ability to problem solve, develop logic and reasoning, analyse, think critically and creatively and most importantly to solve problems in a variety of ways.

The Mathematical Curriculum of New Zealand is divided into 3 areas. Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Statistics. We provide a balanced  programme to ensure the children are given the opportunity to progress across all areas.

Our teachers have high expectations of children's success in mathematics and we encourage our students to have high expectations of their own work. Children have axcess to a wide variety of equipment and are given opportunities to solve realistic problems connected to their everyday lives.

How can you help at home:
Each teacher will provide guidance that will allow you to build the mathematical knowledge of your child. Practise these skills often to commit them to your child's memory. Number knowledge needs to be recalled in 4 seconds to show it is knowledge,   (known) as opposed to being worked out (strategy).

Speak positvely to your child about mathematics. Some of us did not enjoy maths at school but we need our children to have a positive attitude. 

Talk to your children about the every day maths that you use as it occurs. Shopping, measuring, budgeting, matching, counting, paterning, money, time etc.

Have fun and explore the world through maths eyes!