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Commonwealth of The Bahamas Ministry of Education

Primary School Mathematics Curriculum Guidelines Grades: 1-3

Department of Education September 2010

Message from Acting Assistant Director of Education (Science and Technology Section)

What helps students to develop a Mathematical outlook, is the processes to which they are exposed in the classroom. Mathematics, therefore, should not be merely a study of finite answers but rather an application of processes that aid in discovering and learning about the relationship between numbers and the world in which we live.

If our education system is to keep pace with scientific advancement, our students must be exposed to an effective and comprehensive mathematics education programme which presents opportunities for them to become actively involved and at the same time obtain the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to compete both locally and globally in a scientific and technological society.

For this to be realized, the development and implementation of model mathematics curricula, strengthening the capacity of teachers and providing adequate science instructional supplies and facilities are paramount.

Mathematics teachers are therefore challenged to inspire, stimulate divergent thinking and provide the means for students to investigate based on what they know as well as what they wish to discover.

With each of us giving of and performing at our best, our students should be able to achieve our goal, which is, to develop competent citizens to provide an efficient and effective workforce needed to advance mathematics careers and professions so as to improve the quality of life for all.

Mr. Hamblin Newbold Acting Assistant Director of Education Science and Technology Section

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A national document of this magnitude required numerous hours of dialogue, research, evaluating, and editing. The development and production of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum Guidelines could not have been made possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of Education Officers, principles, teachers, clerical officers, parents and members of the community who participated in the Needs Assessment Survey.

The Department of Education is grateful for the commitment, dedication, efficiency, and professionalism of the following persons who have made this achievement possible.

? Mrs. Lenora Archer (Deputy Director, Curriculum & Instruction)

? Mr. Hamblin Newbold (Acting Assistant Director, Science & Technology Section)

? Dr. Joan Rolle ( Coordinator & Education Officer, Primary School Mathematics)

? Curriculum Development Team Members:

Mrs. Zelma Albury

Senior Mistress, T.G. Glover Primary School

Mr. Jermaine Butler

Senior Assistant, Naomi Blatch Primary School

Ms. Rochelle Coakley

Trained Teacher, Albury Sayle Primary School

Mrs. Elva McPhee

Charles W. Saunders Primary School

Mrs. LeAnna Deveaux Miller

Trained Teacher, Woodcock Primary School

Mrs. Braquelle Newton

Trained Teacher, Queen's College Primary School

Mrs. Jennetta Taylor

Trained Teacher, Sadie Curtis Primary School

? Mathematics Survey Manager:

Ms. Keishla Hunt

Trained Teacher, C.W. Sawyer Primary School

? Principals of the schools of the members of the Curriculum Development Team

? Problems of the Day Team Members:

Ms. Roberta Bullard

Trained Teacher, Uriah McPhee Primary School

Ms. Patreece Rahming

Trained Teacher, Albury Sayle Primary School

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? Vettors: Mrs. Brendamae Adderley Dr. Marcella D. Elliott Mrs. Marion Campbell Laidley Dr. Stacy Stubbs

Typists: Mrs. Deborah Stanislaus Higgs Mrs. Inease Bullard

? Other Contributors: Mrs. Darnell Adderley Dr. Brendamae Cleare Ms. Vernita Davis Mrs. Lynette Lewis Ms. Dominique Thompson

Trained Teacher, Stephen Dillet Primary School Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education, The College of The Bahamas Trained Teacher, C. I. Gibson High School Trained Teacher on Assignment

Executive Officer, Science & Technology Section Filing Clerk, Science & Technology Section

Senior Mistress, L. W. Young Junior High School Dean: Pure and Applied Sciences, College of The Bahamas Subject Secretary, Examinations and Assessment Division Statistical Analysis and Software Technology Incorporated (STI) Coordinator Mathematics Teacher, R.M. Bailey Senior High School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

Message from the Acting Assistant Director of Education (Science & Technology)..............................................................................................i

Acknowledgements................................................................................................................................................................... ii

Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................... ..................iv

Philosophy, Over Arching-Goal, and Sub Goals ............................................................................................................................... vii

Mathematical Expectations Grades 1-12: A Discussion..........................................................................................................................ix

How to Use This Guide.............................................................................................................................................................. xi

Theoretical Framework...............................................................................................................................................................xii

Benchmarks: Grades 1-3............................................................................................................................................................xiii

Benchmarks: Grades 4-6 ........................................................................................................................................................... xiv

Definition of Curriculum Terms ................................................................................................................................................... xv

Definition of Strands............................................................................................................................................................... xvii

Problem Solving..................................................................................................................................................................... xix

Best Practices in Mathematics......................................................................................................................................................xxi

Numeracy Plan for Primary School Mathematics ..............................................................................................................................xxii

Assessment Strategies...............................................................................................................................................................xxiii

Problems of the Day.................................................................................................................................................................xxvi

Scope and Sequence............................................................................................................................................................. xxviii

Suggested Pacing Guide.............................................................................................................................................................x1i

Scope of Work................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

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