Numeracy

Mathematics K-6 aims to:

create favourable attitudes towards mathematics and stimulate students' interest in mathematics.
develop in students a sound understanding of mathematical concepts, processes and strategies and the capacity to use these in solving problems.
develop in students the ability to recognise the mathematics in everyday situations.
develop in students the ability to apply their mathematics to analyse situations and solve real-life problems.
develop in students appropriate language for the effective communication of mathematical ideas and experiences.
develop in students an appreciation of the applications to mathematics of technology, including calculators and computers.
encourage students to use mathematics creatively in expressing new ideas and discoveries and to recognise the mathematical elements in other creative pursuits.
challenge students to achieve at a level of accuracy and excellence appropriate to their particular stage of development

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