Mathematics subject curriculum (MAT1-03)

Basic skills

Basic skills are integrated in the competence aims where they contribute to developing competence in the subject, while also being part of this competence. In the mathematics subject the basic skills are understood as follows:

Being able to express oneself orally in the mathematics subject means forming an opinion, asking questions, reasoning, arguing and explaining a line of thought using mathematics. This also means engaging in conversation, communicating ideas and discussing and elaborating on problems and solution strategies with others.

Being able to express oneself in writing in the mathematics subject means using mathematics to solve problems, describing a way of thinking and explaining discoveries and ideas. One makes drawings, sketches, figures, tables and graphs. Furthermore, mathematical symbols and the formal mathematical language are used.

Being able to read in the mathematics subject means interpreting and making use of texts with mathematical content and content from everyday life and working life. Such texts may include mathematical expressions, graphs, tables, symbols, formulas and logical reasoning.

Numeracy in the mathematics subject is the foundation of the mathematics subject. This involves problem solving and inquiry, based on practical, everyday situations and mathematical problems. To manage this, pupils must be familiar with and master the arithmetic operations, be able to use varied strategies, make estimates and evaluate how reasonable the answers are.

Being able to use digital tools in the mathematics subject involves using these tools for games, investigation, visualisation and publication, and also involves learning how to use and assess digital aids for problem solving, simulation and modelling. It is also important to find information, to analyse, process and present data with appropriate aids, as well as to be critical about sources, analyses and results.