Background to the Integrated Maths Modules

The Integrated Maths Modules have been developed to support "best practise" teaching in today's and tomorrow's mathematics classroom.

• Constructivist learning in a student centred environment with students working cooperatively

    A three stage learning cycle:

• Exploration ► Formalisation ► Application

Each module starts off with students working collaboratively to explore a topic, is followed by a teacher led formalisation and then finishes with application of the ideas learnt.

The modules are written for two, three or four weeks study in mathematics. This means that you can implement your choice of the modules into your current programme to suit the students you are teaching.

They are based on the Curriculum Framework Learning Area Outcomes for Mathematics and integrate various outcomes from multiple strands.

Modules are published for both students [SIMM] and teachers [TIMM] containing all of the necessary materials for both groups. (Compare student and teacher modules here: SIMM v TIMM)

 The modules are written to:

• follow a constructivist approach (Learn more about constructivism)
• support student centred learning environment (Learn more about student centred learning)
• allow for students to work cooperatively (Learn more about cooperative learning)
• be flexible for programming
• provide a wide range and more than adequate quantity of materials for teachers to choose from
• use modern technology where appropriate eg. graphic calculators and spreadsheets
• reflect current educational thinking on student learning
• contain fully developed activities with solutions and analysis for teachers

To understand further the reasons behind the development of these modules read this article:

Understanding Why Maths Education Must Continue To Change

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