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Activity 1: Why Mathematics?

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The purpose of this activity is to share some ideas with your group regarding why you consider mathematics to be an essential subject. This could result in some debate with your group, most of whom are likely to be maths teachers.

While you do this, start thinking about which particular areas, learning outcomes or assessment standards you would like to enhance through the use of ICT resources.

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Use your e-diary to make initial comments about the activity. If this is the first time that you are using the e-diary in this module click here to open the e-diary, save it to your personal folder after writing your comments.

Note: Your tutor will have indicated to you which format to use for your e-diary. The Word document linked above gives you the basic template for a reflective journal, but your tutor may require you to use another tool such as a blog to capture your reflections. If you are unsure, consult your tutor.
    1. Read the your mathematics curriculum / standards document.

      • Look at some of the web page information below that summarises some of the trends in Mathematics both in your country and in other countries in the world. Then use the document Why mathematics to write short notes on the question:
      Why mathematics is an essential subject in our schools
    2. Participate in a group discussion with your group (using the subject heading "Why Mathematics?") and discuss the question: "Why mathematics is an essentials sbject in our schools".

    3. Read the comments of your group and respond to at least two, either to agree or disagree on certain points about which you feel strongly.

    4. Complete your e-diary about this activity.
 
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Once you have completed this activity, click here to move to a brief discussion on Exploring web resources for mathematics.
 
ICT Maths Resources for Educators
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