Strands describe the main areas of study into which the subject is divided. In Mathematics there are three strands, Number and Operations, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

A strand is sub-divided into sub-strands according to the year level. For example, within the ‘Number and Operations’ strand in year 1 the sub strands are Numbers from 0 to 99, Addition, Subtraction , Ordinal numbers and Money.

Learner’s should:

General Learning Outcomes (GLO) are broad statements that specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a learning activity. Outcomes are usually expressed from the domains of:

• knowledge (k) and understanding (u)
• skills (s)
• attitudes (a) and values (v)

Learner’s should:

Specific Learning Outcomes (SLO) are detailed and specific examples of what learners can do, demonstrate or understand if they have achieved the General Learning Outcomes. They are usually observable, measurable and achievable. They are similar to Indicators of attainment. Specific Learning Outcomes are also coded (numbered) in the syllabus in a similar way to GLOs, with the final number identifying each SLO which contributes to the achievement of the GLO.

Learner’s should:

For selected Specific Learning Outcomes, the syllabus provides a suggested assessment. These assessments may be formative or summative activities and teachers should record – formally or informally – each learner’s progress for the purposes of planning further teaching and learning activities and for reporting on progress. Assessment activities will draw from the domains of knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes and values.