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Level Two
Geometry and Measurement
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in solving a problem involving sorting polygons by their spatial features.
Level One
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit consists of mathematical learning, at Level 1 of the New Zealand Curriculum, focused around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The sessions provide meaningful contexts that highlight Māori culture and provide powerful learning opportunities that connect different strands of...
Level Four
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit explores a variety of mathematical ideas, at Level 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum, in the context of Matariki. Matariki is a significant event in the New Zealand calendar and is celebrated in many schools. Matariki is an opportunity to engage in activities such as storytelling, astronomy...
Level Three
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit consists of mathematical learning, at Level 3 of the New Zealand Curriculum, focused around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The sessions provide meaningful contexts that highlight Māori culture and provide powerful learning opportunities that connect different strands of...
Level Two
Integrated
Units of Work
This unit consists of mathematical learning, at Level 2 of the New Zealand Curriculum, focused around celebrations of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The sessions provide meaningful contexts that highlight Māori culture and provide powerful learning opportunities that connect different strands of...
These three cross-curricular theme units link Matariki, the Māori new year, to the different strands of mathematics (note that Matariki is celebrated in late May or early June; check online for dates for each year):
Units of work Mathematical Magic Matariki – Level 2 Paper Planes Popcorn Fun and Fitness Rich Learning Activities Number and Algebra Standing order Sugar rush An even spread Big teeth The deal Over the rainbow My savings Big and small How full is the jar? What's my number A long dinner What's going...
Units of work Whakataukī Matariki – Level 4 Cubic Conundrums Rich Learning Activities Number and Algebra How old! Jellybean equal shares Making Flubber Cats and bods Car number plates So many relatives How can they say that? Josh's jelly beans' box It pays to save Share the profit A fair dip Going...
Students in any class will come to learning tasks with a range of readiness, in mathematics and in other areas such as spoken and written language, and with a range of interests and backgrounds. Adaptation of the context and content of these units of work to meet the diverse needs of students is strongly recommended.
Units of work Transformations All about angles Matariki – level 4 Solid Understanding Cubic Conundrums X marks the spot Figure It Out Blocked Plans Building Boldly Cantitowers Cube creations A different view Fire Alarm X-ray Vision Ball Paths Holiday Dropoffs A Near Miss Planning the Tramp Treasure...