The Learning Outcomes Framework for Mathematics aims to ensure that all learners:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems. This enables learners to develop the ability to recall facts and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
- Understand and work with mathematical concepts using various approaches. Learners reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.
- See themselves as mathematicians, having the confidence and capability to select and apply their mathematical knowledge and understanding creatively and logically. This enables learners to solve problems, communicate and reason in a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps while persevering in seeking solutions. Learners will be able to create models, predict outcomes and assess risk.
- Appreciate how the imaginative, innovative and effective use of digital technologies can enhance their understanding of the full range of mathematical skills and concepts.
- Understand the usefulness of mathematics, as well as its intrinsic aesthetic nature. This enables learners to appreciate the relevance of mathematics across the curriculum and its importance as a tool shaping our understanding of the world we live in.
- Are equipped with the mathematical competences needed to act as pro-active citizens in the modern world.