Mathematics
Implementation of Revised K–9 Program of Studies
The revised Mathematics Kindergarten to Grade 9 Program of Studies is available. Provincial implementation of Kindergarten and grades 1, 4 and 7 began in September 2008. English-language and French-language resources are available to support provincial implementation. Optional implementation of grades 2, 5 and 8 also began in September 2008. English-language resources are available to support these grades, and French-language resources will be available in the spring of 2009 in preparation for provincial implementation in September 2009.
The second Mathematics Summer Institute (MSI), held on July 7–9, 2008, in Edmonton, was a huge success. Almost 300 teachers participated in large- and small-group sessions to look closely at the vision, philosophy and outcomes of the revised program and at impacts on their teaching. Topics included “Building Conceptual Understanding” and “Thinking Algebraically.” Planning is under way for the 2009 MSI for grades 3, 6 and 9.
Grades 10–12 Mathematics
The revised Mathematics Grades 10–12 Program of Studies received ministerial approval in June 2008. Provincial implementation of the program begins in September 2010, starting with the 10-level courses. The University of Alberta has indicated that it will accept Mathematics 30-2 as a prerequisite for STAT 141 and MATH 153, thereby increasing post-secondary options available to students choosing Mathematics 30-2. Decisions regarding the acceptance of the mathematics course sequences are anticipated well in advance of the first graduates of the program.
Recently Authorized Resources: Review new resources authorized between May 7, 2008, and October 2, 2008:
Pure Mathematics 30
New Distributed Learning Resources: Several new distributed learning resources are available for mathematics. View details regarding these resources.
Contacts
For more information regarding mathematics programs, contact Jennifer Dolecki at 780–427–5628. For information regarding mathematics resources (English language), contact Debbie Duvall at 780–422–3257 or Christine Henzel at 780–415–8958. To be connected toll-free inside Alberta to any of these contacts, dial 310–0000.
