Maths Curriculum

Publication of consultation reports

Consultation on the Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum took place between March and June 2022. During that time, NCCA heard from teachers, school leaders, children, parents and other stakeholders on primary maths.

Two consultation reports have now been published, sharing what children, teachers, school leaders and other stakeholders had to say on the draft curriculum.

Report on the Consultation on the Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum

The first consultation report presents findings which emerged from data gathered through the online questionnaires for educators and parents, written submissions, and the School Network.

Report on the Consultation with Children on the Draft Primary mathematics Curriculum

The second consultation report presents findings gathered from children across a number of schools. This piece of research was conducted by a research team from Mary Immaculate College and provided an important opportunity for children to share their views about their experiences of learning mathematics. Watch the video below of Dr Aisling Leavy (Mary Immaculate College) sharing some insights from the consultation with children.

Findings from the consultation have provided a rich basis to support the finalisation of the Primary Mathematics Curriculum, which will be published later this year. Updates on the publication of the new curriculum will be shared on this webpage.  

Consultation 2022

Consultation on the full Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum ran from March 24th - June 30th 2022.

Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum

Draft overview of the Primary Mathematics Toolkit

Draft Support Materials

1. An introduction to using Cognitively Challenging Tasks

2. Supporting inclusive practice when teaching Time

3. An introduction to Maths Talk

4. Promoting Maths Talk to support children’s
learning of Place Value in Stages 1 & 2

5. Creating rich learning environments

6. Supporting the Development of Maths Eyes at Home and in the Community

7. Preparation for teaching and learning in primary mathematics

8. Developing Maths Eyes in the classroom

9. An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling

10. Supporting Mathematical Modeling in the classroom

11. Designing activities, tasks and problems for Mathematical Modeling

Additional research for teaching and learning in the senior primary classes

In addition to the comprehensive suite of research for teaching and learning mathematics for children aged 4-8 years, a new suite of research has been commissioned by the NCCA which addresses teaching and learning for children in the senior classes of primary school. This research includes:

A research addendum to the original Research Reports 17 & 18 entitled 'Learning and Teaching Primary Mathematics'. This comprehensive research paper, authored by Dr Therese Dooley (2019), focuses on the middle to upper years of primary education to explore key ideas and considerations for teaching and learning.

A suite of five short research papers which span the five key domains of mathematical learning to discuss core learning concepts, mathematical processes and key messages for enactment in the classroom.  

• Algebra in the senior primary classes - Dr Aisling Twohill (2020)
• Data and Chance in the senior primary classes - Dr Aisling Leavy (2020)
• Measures in the senior primary classes - Dr Siún Nic Mhuirí (2020)
• Number in the senior primary classes - Dr Seán Delaney (2020)
• Shape and Space in the senior primary classes - Dr Siún Nic Mhuirí (2020)