ABSTRACT

By the end of this chapter you will have:

gained an understanding of how to proceed through this curriculum guide;

discovered how to respond to and reflect on set tasks and activities, including making reference to your school’s mathematics policy documents, statements and practice;

made some progress in identifying and articulating your beliefs about mathematics;

been introduced to some issues in the teaching and learning of mathematics;

learned to appreciate some of the many resources available for teaching and learning maths;

been introduced to key texts for undertaking the government Skills Test in Numeracy.