WNCP Mathematics Stakeholder Survey
December 2003 - March 2004

Dear Stakeholder:

The Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) member jurisdictions have embarked upon a research project concerning the WNCP Kindergarten to Grade 12 Mathematics Common Curriculum Framework (CCF). The purpose of the research project is to inform the WNCP in reviewing the K-12 CCF.

The major activities of this research project include a literature review, a survey of all WNCP partners to determine the degree of implementation of the framework, and the identification of essential learning outcomes required for success in the world of work and for continuing education.

The WNCP invites you to participate in this research project by responding to the survey. You are asked to identify what you believe are the most important mathematics concepts that the majority of our students should be able to do as they proceed from Kindergarten through to Grade 12.

When answering this survey it may be helpful to consider the following mathematics topics common to many programs:

  • Number and Operations (e.g., +, -, x, ÷, fractions, decimals, percent, estimation);
  • Proportionality (e.g., ratio, slope of a line);
  • Trigonometry;
  • Geometry (e.g., position, shapes, symmetry, congruence, similarity);
  • Algebra (e.g., patterns, formulas, equations, functions);
  • Measurement (e.g., units, perimeter, area, volume);
  • Data Analysis (e.g., average, reading and interpreting graphs); and,
  • Probability

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey.

Please identiry with a check mark which province or territory you reside in and which stakeholder group best describes you.

ID (For Office Use Only):

Province/Territory:

YT: NT: NU: BC: AB: SK: MB:

Stakeholder group:
Parent:
Student:
Educator:
Business: 		Post-secondary (Education):
Post-secondary (Math/Science):
Post-secondary (Other):
Trades & Occupations:
Other:

1. Describe what mathematics you believe students should be able to do by the end of each grade.

GRADE THREE

GRADE SIX

GRADE NINE



2. For each group of students please describe what mathematics they should be able to do by the end of grade 12.

A. Entering directly into the work force


B. Continuing their education in a field not requiring further mathematics


C. Continuing their education in a field requiring further mathematics



3. Please answer the following questions.

A. What mathematics is necessary for everyday life?


B What do you believe are the strengths of the current mathematics program?


C. What changes would you like to see made to the current mathematics program?


PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INCLUDE IN THE SPACE BELOW ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS YOU WISH TO MAKE CONCERNING THE KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS PROGRAM.