Welcome to the Numeracy Projects area of the nzmaths website.

  • Findings From the New Zealand Numeracy Development Projects 2007:  The papers in this compendium look at a variety of aspects of the NDP. They are roughly grouped under the categories of student achievement; professional practice; and evaluations. Previous research reports can be found on this page.

  • Information about the Numeracy Development Project and the Number Framework, including links to references and Frequently Asked Questions.

  • The Results Database is open for entry of results for 2008.  Please read the help file before using the database.

  • In the Project Material area are the Books and Material Masters of the Numeracy Development Project available for download, and animations of uses for some equipment associated with the project.  There is also other material related to the Numeracy Development Project.

  • The Online Numeracy PD contains a series of online modules intended to provide information on the numeracy projects. This information covers the Number Framework, assessment, program planning and teaching ideas.

  • The Numeracy Planning Assistant is now online.  You can use the Numeracy PA to collect resources and produce a plan of activities related to the Numeracy Project for groups of students.  Click here for instructions on using the Planning Assistant (633KB). 

  • Lead Teacher Information:  Additional support material for Numeracy Lead Teachers.

  • Principals' Information:  Additional support material for Principals.

  • Te Poutama Tau is a project aimed at strengthening the teaching of numeracy in Māori medium schools.

  • A collection of digital learning objects is being produced under The Le@rning Federation (TLF) initiative. Many of these objects have been created to help with the development of numeracy strategies.  New Zealand schools can register for access to these resources.

    Ministry of Education.