Te Whare Tapa Whā: Connecting Math Skills

Thematic Learning Across Subjects Year 9 Mathematics Integration Building Strong Foundations

Understanding Te Whare Tapa Whā

Four walls of wellbeing supporting each other Taha tinana (Physical health) Taha hinengaro (Mental/emotional health) Taha whānau (Social health) Taha wairua (Spiritual health)

Mathematics as a Foundation Wall

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Math + Art: Golden Ratio in Design

Reflection: Where Else Do You See Math?

Think about your other subjects... Where have you used mathematical thinking? How might math skills help you in: • Physical Education • Social Studies • English/Writing • Technology

Creating Cross-Curricular Artifacts & WHICH POU IS BEING ENHANCED.

Artifacts should demonstrate skills from both subjects Examples: • Math + Music: Compose using mathematical patterns • Math + Geography: Create infographics with statistical data • Math + Technology: Program a simple calculator • Math + PE: Analyze sports performance data

Math + Science Connection (TINANA)

Create a data collection artifact Design an experiment measuring plant growth Use statistics to analyze results Graph your findings over time

Math + Social Studies: Population Data Analysis (Whanau)

Statistics help us understand demographic changes in New Zealand communities Graphs and charts reveal patterns in census data over time Mathematical models predict future population trends Data analysis skills support informed civic decision-making

Math + English: Storytelling with Data (Hinengaro)

Create compelling narratives using statistical analysis and research Write persuasive reports that combine mathematical evidence with clear communication (Hinengaro) Analyse survey data and present findings through structured essays Use mathematical reasoning to support arguments in debate and discussion Develop infographics that merge visual math concepts with descriptive writing

Whakairo: Math + Wood Technology(Whenua)

Traditional Māori carving (whakairo) combines geometry, measurement, and proportion Carvers use mathematical concepts: symmetry, angles, and spatial relationships Modern tools require precise calculations for depth, width, and curve measurements Wood selection involves understanding grain patterns and structural mathematics Digital design software now helps plan traditional patterns using coordinate geometry

Create Your Business Math Artifact (WHANAU INVOLMENT)

Design a business plan for a local café using mathematical skills Calculate startup costs, weekly expenses, and projected profits Create graphs showing break-even analysis and growth projections Present your findings using Māori business values and Te Whare Tapa Whā principles Include how your business supports community wellbeing (hauora)

Building Strong Learning Foundations

"Just as Te Whare Tapa Whā shows us that all aspects of wellbeing support each other, all subjects in our learning work together to make us stronger, more capable learners." - Your mathematical skills are tools that unlock understanding across all subjects