Review and Research

The NCCA's advice to the Minister on curriculum and assessment in primary schools is informed by evidence of what works, drawing on national and international sources. The NCCA recently published two Research Reports and related podcasts to support the review and redevelopment of the primary school mathematics curriculum. Also published is an audit of mathematics curriculum policy across 12 jurisdictions.

Research Publications
2016	Background Paper and Brief for the Development of the New Primary Maths Curriculum Pdf
2014	Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years): Definitions, Theories, Development and Progression. NCCA Research Report No. 17 Pdf
2014	Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years): Teaching and Learning. NCCA Research Report No. 18 Pdf
2014	Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years): Executive Summaries Pdf
2014	Audit of Mathematics Curriculum Policy across 12 Jurisdictions: Commissioned Report Pdf

Dr Gerry Shiel

Dr Gerry Shiel provides an overview of NCCA Research Reports Nos. 17 and 18, Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years).

Dr Elizabeth Dunphy

Dr Elizabeth Dunphy highlights key messages from NCCA Research Report No. 17, Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years): Definitions, Theories, Development and Progression.

Dr Thérèse Dooley

Dr Thérèse Dooley highlights key messages from NCCA Research Report No. 18, Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years):Teaching and Learning.