Mathematics P (MAT08‑01)
Basic skills

Oral skills in mathematics P refers to creating meaning through dialogue in and about mathematics. This means communicating ideas and discussing mathematical problems, strategies and solutions with others.

Writing in mathematics P refers to describing and explaining relationships, discoveries and ideas using suitable representations. Writing in mathematics P is a tool for developing one’s own thoughts and learning. This means the ability to solve problems and present solutions that are adapted to the receiver and the situation.

Reading in mathematics P refers to creating meaning in texts from society, working life and the field of mathematics. Reading in mathematics P means being able to sort information, analyse and evaluate its form and content, and summarise information in multimodal texts.

Numeracy in mathematics P refers to using mathematical representations, concepts and approaches to do calculations and evaluate whether solutions are valid. This means recognising problems that can be solved using mathematics and formulating questions about these. Mathematics has a particular responsibility for teaching numeracy.

Digital skills in mathematics P refers to the ability to use graphing tools, spreadsheets, CAS, dynamic geometry software and programming to explore and solve mathematical problems. It also means finding, analysing, processing and presenting information using digital tools.