The Department of Education has published a new maths curriculum for children in primary and special schools. The curriculum sets out what children will learn in maths in every school. What is different and how will children learn under the new curriculum? The aim of the new curriculum is that children see maths as important and useful to their everyday lives.
It does not change much of "what" children learn, but it changes "how" children learn maths. This includes more learning through play and problem solving. It also provides more opportunities for children to be creative, take risks and be challenged.
All children throughout the school will have more chances to learn maths through play. Teachers will use games and playful learning experiences more often to teach concepts.
Children will be given more space to work with each other and discuss their ideas. Children will have the chance to solve real life problems using maths.
