NZC mathematics and statistics years 0 - 8

One place to link you to key resources related to the curriculum refresh of Mathematics and Statistics.

Mathematics and statistics

The Main NZC Maths and Stats page on Tāhūrangi.

Download the curriculum. Look for the PDF icons. (Single page for printing and Spread for viewing online).

NZC maths and stats spreadsheet

Useful view strands, sub-strands and treads across all three phases.

Download to Excel to see correct formatting.

Vocab list

The definitions for key words in the curriculum.

Scroll (all the way down) to the bottom of this long page… expand the accordion.

Maths 0 - 8 PLD (Days 1 -4)

PLD to support the implementation of the revised Mathematics and Statistics Learning Area for years 0 – 8 of the NZ Curriculum is available nation-wide from 2025. Facilitators are available to come to a school, or group of schools, to deliver PLD. An online option is also available.

Applications for Term 2 dates close on the 14th March.

The Mathematics Investigation Cycle

Investigating rich tasks and meaningful situations utilises all the mathematical processes, and encourages students to make connections and ­develop mathematical concepts and understandings.

PPDAC cycle

Data detective poster: Now available in six languages (English, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Kūki ‘Āirani, Lea Faka-Tonga, Gagana Sāmoa, Vosa Vakaviti), and two styles.

Accelerating progress: leadership guidance

This guidance will help school leaders to plan for and review the approaches they use to accelerate progress so learners can access the curriculum and experience success.

Accelerating progress: teacher guidance

Work in progress

UKD poster

Another way to look at the UKD structure of the mathematics and statistics learning area.

Material (equipment) lists

Phase by phase suggested materials.

Julia’s list can be found here.

Material masters

Work in progress

One hour a day

This resource explains how the "hour a day" policy for reading, writing, and maths will be rolled out

Spring into maths

These videos support teachers to use materials and representations when teaching the year 0-8 mathematics and statistics learning area. Many of these representations are referred to in the ‘Teaching Considerations’ section of the year-by-year teaching sequences. 

For more information about spring into maths.