By Yuzna Mohamed (5337) Aminath Muhisina (5372)

ADTPMMandhu collegeSemester 2, 2014

Curriculum Studies, 0710Content knowledge in the National curriculum of the

Maldives

• Introduction

•Content related to our

topic

•Our opinion and

Justification

•Conclusion &

recommendation

Contents

•The chosen topic is

“Mathematics” from the new

curriculum of Maldives.

Introduction

• There are 5 strands of mathematics.

Numbers

Measurement

Shape and Space

Chance and Data

Patterning and Algebra

Content

Numbers Number Concept

Addition and

Subtraction

Multiplication &

Division

Money

Fractions,

Decimals and

Percentages

Measurement Length

Mass

Capacity

Perimeter, Area and

Volume

Time

Shape and Space

3D Shapes

2D Shapes

Positions and Directions

Angles

Handling Data

Chance and Handling Data Handling Data

Sequences and Properties

of Numbers

Investigations, Puzzles and

Problems

Patterning and Algebra

Sequences and properties of Numbers

Investigations, Puzzles and problems.

Our opinion and justification Good syllabus / very appropriate

to the Maldivian society:

“Knowledge, skills, values and

attitudes taught through this

subject would be a tool for the

pupils to function and excel in all

aspects of life. It also helps to

think logically, be creative, solve

problems and appreciate the

esthetics of Allah (SWT)’s

creation.” (NIE , 2014, p.6)

Our opinion and justification Principles:

No gaps in-between the grades.

Interesting (investigations, puzzles)

“number system, computational

skills, and the ability to solve simple

problems related to their day to day

life. Emphasis is also given to

practical understanding of the ways

in which information is gathered

and presented” (NIE, 2014, p.6)

Our opinion and justification Cross-Curricular and Integrated

Learning

learn the process of enquiry,

discovery and verification and to

apply mathematical ideas, rules and

procedures to particular situations

and problems.

Students will explore, estimate and

manipulate numbers to carry out day

to day activities.

Our opinion and justification learn the process of enquiry,

discovery and verification and to

apply mathematical ideas, rules and

procedures to particular situations

and problems.

Students will explore, estimate and

manipulate numbers to carry out

day to day activities.

equip the students to estimate,

measure and calculate perimeter,

area or volume of various things

accurately.

Our opinion and justification contributes to the development of

the student in all aspects.

would master in 3D & 2D shapes,

positions, directions and angles.

Students would be able to visualize

spatial aspects of things and

perceive them better.

Students would be able to represent

and interpret different data

collected in a more meaningful

manner.

Our opinion and justification Students’ confidence is built

by helping them to develop

a feel for numbers, their

properties, and the

relationships. Algebra is one

of the very important topics

that students learn in their

entire schooling, which

broadens their thinking

skills.

Conclusion There are five strands

Sub-strands and topics.

Difference in each level but no

gaps in-between.

Give students opportunities to

learn in a variety of ways –

individually, cooperatively,

independently, with teacher’s

direction, through hands-on

experience, through examples

followed by practice.

Conclusion Teachers should vary strategies

according to both the object of

the learning and the needs of the

students.

Students must develop a solid

understanding of mathematical

concepts.

Conclusion Teachers need to use rich

problems and present situations that provide a variety of opportunities for students to develop mathematical understanding through problem solving.

Reference NIE (2014) Mathematics in the National Curriculum. [ONLINE] Available at:

http

://nie.edu.mv/sites/default/files/Mathematics%20Syllabus%20KS1%20Final%20

26th%20August%202014.pdf

. [Accessed 09 September 14]