Technology in the proposed primary and

Technology in the Proposed Primary and Secondary Mathematics Curriculum in Hong Kong

Chow Wai Man, Raymond
wmchow@hotkey.net.au
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology

Peter Jones
pjones@swin.edu.au
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia

Abstract

A new primary mathematics curriculum (to be implemented in 2003) and secondary mathematics curriculum (to be implemented in 2001) have been proposed and distributed to teachers for discussion. One of the main features of both curricula is the integration of the use of technology into teaching and learning of mathematics. In the primary curriculum, use of calculators will be taught in primary 4 and learning software are encouraged to be used from primary 1. Graphing calculators, spreadsheets, interactive geometry software and other technology are encouraged to be used by teachers in the classroom.

This paper examines the role of technology in the intended curriculum and discusses the difficulties and strategies in the implementation of the curriculum in this aspect.