Maths Pathway

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07/2022
Maths Pathway

Maths Pathway

Maths Pathway
Mathematics - Number and Algebra
Maths Pathway is a comprehensive mathematics learning programme with a teacher’s professional development program.

Maths Pathway uses a combination of individualised learning pathways, targeted direct instruction and rich learning to provide a holistic and engaging in-school mathematics learning experience for students aged 8 to 18.

Students learn mathematics based on what they need to learn next, and teachers can teach classes or groups of students using data to precisely target which students need to learn particular topics at the current point in time.

Age groups 
Elementary
Middle school
High School
Languages 
English
Platform 
Browser-based
Registration 
Required
Offline play 
Internet required
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Pedagogy
Educational Quality
Learning Goals

The pedagogical analysis covers how the product supports learning of the identified skills. The student’s role is assessed by four contrary pair parameters, which are selected to cover the most essential aspects on the use of the product.

Passive
Active
Math Pathways adapts to the needs of different types of learners. It provides good pre-curated material that is aligned with curriculum goals. There is a lot of material with various learning approaches; not only activities students complete in the platform, but also Mini-lesson plans and Rich learning project that the teacher can select.
Rehearse
Construct
Teachers can rely on the Math Pathways to meet specific goals, as the contents is the same for all users - they only proceed through it in different ways and in individual pace. When the learner is progressing in their path, the solution guides the user in reflecting their progression. Teacher can see with the help of excessive data the progresses of the class members, and will be able to help the pupils in right time if they are struggling.
Linear
Non-linear/Creative
Although each learner is on their individual path, the learning progress is directly comparable between users. Through data, teachers can really see and observe how the pupils have succeeded with classes and modules. Goals can be set individually with and by teachers, and rich learning can be provided for advanced pupils.
Individual
Collaborative
When working on their pathways, the solution allows the learner to make all the decisions individually. Ideally this happens in collaboration with the teacher and also parent; the student can inform the teacher, if they need more challenge, and the teacher can intervene, if the data shows that is needed. Teachers can set different goals for different groups, host mini-lessons and rich learning projects. The lesson plans and projects focus also on social interaction and learning together.

The following are the high educational quality aspects in this product.

Math Pathways provides a truly individualized and optimized way for learning math.
There is an extensive amount of content available, which utilizes various teaching and learning methods.
The professional development program supports teachers in taking up an innovative way of teaching. The teacher's engagement and competence is crucial in the process.

The supported learning goals are identified by matching the product with several relevant curricula descriptions on this subject area. The soft skills are definitions of learning goals most relevant for the 21st century. They are formed by taking a reference from different definitions of 21st century skills and Finnish curriculum.

Subject based learning goals

Multiply and divide fractions and decimals using efficient written strategies and digital technologies.
Calculate mean, median, mode and range for sets of data. Interpret these statistics in the context of data.
Construct and compare a range of data displays including stem-and-leaf plots and dot plots
Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary sources.
Investigate conditions for two lines to be parallel and solve simple numerical problems using reasoning
dentify corresponding, alternate and co-interior angles when two straight lines are crossed by a transversal
Demonstrate that the angle sum of a triangle is 180° and use this to find the angle sum of a quadrilateral
Classify triangles according to their side and angle properties and describe quadrilaterals
Describe translations, reflections in an axis and rotations of multiples of 90° on the Cartesian plane using coordinates. Identify line and rotational symmetries
Draw different views of prisms and solids formed from combinations of prisms
Calculate volumes of rectangular prisms
Establish the formulas for areas of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms, and use these in problem-solving
Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from authentic data
Solve simple linear equations
Extend and apply the laws and properties of arithmetic to algebraic terms and expressions.
Create algebraic expressions and evaluate them by substituting a given value for each variable.
Recognise and solve problems involving simple ratios.
Find percentages of quantities and express one quantity as a percentage of another, with and without digital technologies.
Connect fractions, decimals and percentages and carry out simple conversions.
Round decimals to a specified number of decimal places.
Describe and interpret data displays using median, mean and range.
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions, including those with unrelated denominators.
Compare fractions using equivalence. Locate and represent positive and negative fractions and mixed numbers on a number line.
Compare, order, add and subtract integers.
Investigate and use square roots of perfect square numbers.
Investigate index notation and represent whole numbers as products of powers of prime numbers.
Assign probabilities to the outcomes of events and determine probabilities for events.
Construct sample spaces for single-step experiments with equally likely outcomes.
Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find coordinates for a given point.
Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters.
Investigate and calculate 'best buys', with and without digital technologies.
Express one quantity as a fraction of another, with and without the use of digital technologies.

Soft skills learning goals

Practicing categorization and classification
Practicing to take responsibility of one's own learning
Practicing to set one's own learning goals
Practicing creative thinking
Encouraging students to be innovative and express new ideas
Practicing to use imagination and to be innovative
Practicing to use imagination and to be innovative
Practicing strategic thinking
Practicing to look things from different perspectives
Developing problem solving skills
Practicing to improvise
Learning to find the joy of learning and new challenges
Practicing persistent working
Practising visual recognition
Practicing to observe spoken and written language
Practicing memorizing skills
Encouraging to build new information and visions
Learning to build information on top of previously learned
Using technology as a part of explorative process
Using technology for interaction and collaboration
Understanding and practicing safe and responsible uses of technology
Using technological resources for finding and applying information
Using technology as a part of explorative and creative process
Using technology resources for problem solving
Building common knowledge of technological solutions and their meaning in everyday life
Familiarizing with the influences of media and understanding its affordances
Practising to understand visual concepts and shapes and observe their qualities
Understanding and interpreting of matrices and diagrams
Practicing versatile ways of working
Learning consumer knowledge and smart economics
Encouraging positive attitude towards working life
Enabling the growth of positive self-image
Practicing to express own thoughts and feelings
Practicing communication through different channels
Practicing to work with others
Learning to combine information to find new innovations
Encouraging the growth of positive self-image
Creating requirements for creative thinking
Practicing to evaluate one's own learning
Practicing to find ways of working that are best for oneself
Practicing fine motor skills
Practicing letters, alphabets and written language
Learning the basics of spelling
Practicing keyboard skills and touch typing
Learning decision-making, influencing and accountability
Practicing to use information independently and interactively
Learning to plan and organize work processes

The Finnish Educational Quality Certificate

Our Quality Evaluation Method is an academically sound approach to evaluating a product’s pedagogical design from the viewpoint of educational psychology.

The method has been developed with university researchers and all evaluators are carefully selected Finnish teachers with a master's degree in education.

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