new zealand association of mathematics teachers inc

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS INC.

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Originated from meetings in early 70’s

Has involved most of the significantteachers of the time over the years

Has involved representation from all regions

Has grown in activities and budget over time

Is administered by an Executive which moves around the country

A sub group was formed at Council mtg in 2007

The sub group recommended regional visits

About NZAMT


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January camp and assignments leading to the invitation to this camp + enrichment activities

Senior competition for year 12 & 13 students (coordinating group assisted by regional

‘markers’)

Monthly web based competitions

Maths Week – 2nd full week in August – fun, challenges and competitions, auction, prizes (contractor and translators)

Activities for students


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Secure assessment tasks

Links to cool sites

Data Projector activities

Comprehensive (and growing) web based resources

MAP course information

Development band material and certificates

Activities for Teachers


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Held every odd year in 1 of the 6 University cities

NZAMT underwrites

Local organising committee

Conference organiser (usually a University person)

Profit share between Region and NZAMT

Conferences


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Maths Week August 11-15 www.mathsweek.org.nz

Ernest Duncan award for Teaching (usually for producing some resources) Closes end of term 3

NZAMT11 Conference – Palmerston North September 25 – 27, 2009

Jim Campbell award for Teaching Excellence presented at conference – closes end of term 1

NZAMT AGM – November 8 – Wellington (travel covered)

We pause to Advertise:


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http://www.mathsweek.org.nz/

Small elected Executive (elected for 2 years)

Executive: Pres, Sec, Treas, Certificates Coordinator Webmaster, Past Pres, co-opted members

Monthly Executive meetings

Council = Executive + 1 Rep from each region

Council meeting once a year (twice in conf. years)

Minutes of both sent to members and regions

Office worker based in Auckland for about 20 hours per week

NZAMT Structure


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NZAMT Structure


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Term of office = 2 years. The current term ends next year. (total = 8 years)

Elected in Conference year, begin January the next year.

Major projects are the web resources, senior competition, maths week, January workshops, liaison with regions, central agencies etc.

The role involves much negotiation as well as historical knowledge

The operation has become much bigger now with 6 figure budgets

The size of the task would mean that it would be difficult for a completely new team to take over the running of the whole operation

1993 motion to the effect that Exec should not reside in the one place for more than 6 years.

CMA motion – May 2007 “That the current Executive be nominated for a further two years but by September 2008 the Executive will have submitted a proposal for a nationally representative Executive structure”

Election of Executive


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Size of the operation is significant and daunting for a new Executive

Looking at more regular meetings with regional representatives (with video or Skype or

equivalent)

Looking to involve more people in a “phase in” process so that there are knowledgeable people who can confidently continue the work

How do we make the transition to the next Executive?

NZAMT Structure – into the future …


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Alignment of Mathematics and Statistics Standardsto the New Curriculum

Update August/September 2008


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At this stage the most we can do is …Inform you of the process and some of the issues

Alert you the importance of responding to the consultation when it does occur

Get some feedback on some specific issues which will help the writing group at this stage


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We were optimistic to think that the draft matrix would be ready in time for these NZAMT Forums. Some of the reasons why this material is not ready include:Our concerns about the timeline delayed signing the contract

Our statistics expert has been overseas for 6 weeks

We thought we would consult on the Achievement Standards first and then do the Unit Standards, but we have to do both together, and this is a much bigger task

There are unresolved issues about the unit standards


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First proposed in February

NZAMT’s first proposal in Early May

Training for 2 of the writers in May

Writing group met for 3 days in June

Contract signed in July

Draft matrix submitted in July – now the subject of discussion

The story so far …


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Rhona Lever (Lead) ChristchurchAngela Jones WellingtonAndrew Wright Hawkes BayPip Arnold AucklandVince Wright WaikatoDave Phillipps Christchurch

Alan Parris, Derek Glover NZAMT

Those who have been involved so far …A number of people were suggested for this but there were specific

requirements to be met and after discussion the list below was agreed.


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1.Standards must be derived from curriculum or established body of knowledge

Level 1 may relate to AO’s from below Level 62.A standard must have a clear purpose Clear and achievable outcomes3.Credit ParityCredits allocated to a standard should reflect the learning time required to meet the outcomes4.Where more than one credit bearing grade is available, grade distinctions must be based on qualitative differences in achievement

The Principles


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Resolved Friday August 22

5.A standard must allow valid and reliable assessment Each assessment task must be at least 1 hr long Limit of 3 standards externally assessedWe will be looking for ways of combining curriculum objectives into bigger standards rather than increase the number of internal standards This will provide opportunities for questions which link across

topics. Although the external standards may be “bigger” and worth more credits, the increase in assessment time should make them just as accessible, since there will be more opportunities to give evidence for credit.

6.Standards should not duplicate one another Duplication occurs where 2 standards have significant overlap in outcomes.

The Principles


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The current Timeline set by the Ministry and NZQA :

The re-writing of standards is to be completed by July 2009

The new standards at all 3 levels are to be implemented in schools in 2010 along with the new curriculum


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NZAMT has made strong representations to get a longer timeline for the implementation of the Mathematics and Statistics standards. We are optimistic that this unreasonable timeline will be modified.


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Currently we have a list of “banned” calculatorsCurrently we have parallel standards for CASGraphic calculators are allowed but not all students have access to oneFrom 2010 NZQA had indicated no restrictions on

calculators but they are willing to take advice on thisFrom 2010 NZQA have indicated there will not be

parallel standards for CAS

The Technology Issue


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Possible change in rules for calculatorsEquity of student access to technologyRemoval of parallel standards

The lower level unit standards will remain on the NQF and be

available for schools to use and will gain credit for Level 1 NCEA.There will be flexibility for different courses at level 1 for

students not yet ready to operate at Curriculum Level 6.Do we need as much flexibility as we go up to levels 2 and 3?If Calculus is a level 2 external then do we need to also have Unit Standards at level 2 which assess aspects of Calculus? How common is it for schools to use level 1 internals for Year

12 courses? or level 2 internals for Year 13 courses?The writing group needs to know what rationales can be used tosupport this type of duplication in the Maths and Stats matrix if thesector needs it.There is room on the feedback form for schools to give plenty offeedback on this.


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Progress and Course Implications

According to the Principles there can be no more than 3 external standards at each level.

It is expected that these would be no more than 12 credits in total The rules for technology need to be the same for all 3 external standards at a particular level.

1.Which aspects of the curriculum would you prefer to be assessed externally at level 1?

2.Why?3.What level of technology do you think should be allowed in the externally assessed standards?

The Externals


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1.NZAMT and MoE/NZQA work together to resolve outstanding issues

2.Writing group meeting Mid September

3.A draft matrix of all standards is made available on the website early next term

4.Consultation on Matrix after seniors leave – this year

5.Your feedback will inform the writers and level 1 standard writing can begin

6.Draft level 1 standards will be made available on the website – early next year

7.Ongoing consultation on these along with writing and trialling assessment tasks

8.Level 1 standards finalised after considering feedback

9.Steps 6 to 8 will be repeated for levels 2 and 3.

The next steps …


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