Introduction to this Integrated Resource Package
The Primary Years
This Integrated Resource Package contains curriculum outcomes and support materials that apply to learners in the Primary Years
(K to 3). The K to 3 curriculum outcomes
in this document comprise the prescribed curriculum. The remaining components are intended to update or supplement many
of the related support materials currently contained in the Primary Program Foundation Document and the Primary Program Resource Document.
Once all curriculum outcomes pertaining to the Primary Years have been updated or revised, the Primary Program Foundation Document and the Primary Program Resource Document will be revised and combined with the updated curriculum to comprise a Primary Years IRP. Until such time as the Primary Years IRP has been completed, teachers are encouraged to implement the new K to 7 curriculum and continue to
use the remaining portions of the Primary Program Foundation Document and the
Primary Program Resource Document.
The Mathematics K to 7 IRP includes
prescribed learning outcomes, examples of instruction and assessment strategies, and recommended learning resources. It has
been designed to help teachers deliver the prescribed curriculum in a way that meets the requirements of the K to 12 Education Plan. In its organization, this IRP links
the learning outcomes with the instruction, assessment, and learning resources.
A variety of resources were used in the development of this IRP:
- The learning outcomes and strategies were developed with reference to the recommendations included in the 1990 Provincial Assessment of Mathematics.
- Written resources included: Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School
Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics); Guidelines for Student Reporting; The Common Curriculum
Framework for K to 12 Mathematics (Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education); and the provincial reference sets Evaluating Problem Solving Across Curriculum; Evaluating Mathematical Development Across Curriculum; and the Assessment Handbook Series.
This IRP represents the ongoing effort of
the province to provide education programs
that put importance on high standards
in education while providing equity and
access for all learners. It will be available
in electronic format in addition to this
print version.
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Maintained by: Mathematics Coordinator
Revised: October 20, 1997
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