I am always fascinated to see the way other countries write their maths curriculum. Some are very prescriptive and others are quite open.
Below are the outcomes in the Scottish Curriculum for Powers and Roots. These outcomes are aimed at students aged between 11 and 14.
“Having explored the notation and vocabulary associated with whole number powers and the advantages of writing numbers in this form, I can evaluate powers of whole numbers mentally or using technology”
“I have developed my understanding of the relationship between powers and roots and can carry out calculations mentally or using technology to evaluate whole number powers and roots, of any appropriate number”
“Within real-life contexts, I can use scientific notation to express large or small numbers in a more efficient way and can understand and work with numbers written in this form”
Powers and Roots is the first topic for me starting back with my S2 class (age 12/13). Continue reading →