Mathematics and statistics – classroom activities, Pāngarau – ngā ngohe akomanga
Updated 29 Oct 2025
Examples of classroom activities to help students think about their future and how mathematics and statistics might relate to the world of work.
In mathematics and statistics you explore the patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time and within data. Learn how to use symbols and diagrams to explain results and solve problems.
NCEA subjects that link to this learning area on Tahatū:
Mathematics and statistics
Career activities for Year 7 and upwardNgā ngohe aramahi mō te Tau 7, i tua atu anō hoki,
Activity | Description |
Role model career path | Length of activity: Short Type of activity: Individual Research a role model’s career journey in maths and statistics. This person can be known to you or someone you admire. |
Maths occupations discussion | Length of activity: Short Type of activity: Whole class Explore which occupations rely on mathematical and statistical skills. Use Tahatū to help you explore. |
Wage data graphing | Length of activity: Long Type of activity: Individual/pairs Use Tahatū information on how much you earn to graph average salaries across different occupations. Discuss trends and implications. |
Career activities for Year 11 and upwardNgā ngohe aramahi mō te Tau 11, i tua atu anō hoki,
Activity | Description |
Maths in real life reflection | Length of activity: Short Type of activity: Individual Reflect on times you’ve used maths or statistics in a real life situation and the skills you developed through these experiences. |
Subject choice and personal skills | Length of activity: Short Type of activity: Individual Reflect on why you chose maths or statistics as a subject and how these skills can apply to the world of work and your own ideas of what you might do after school. |
Maths occupations discussion | Length of activity: Short Type of activity: Whole class Discuss jobs that use specific mathematical concepts (eg, volume, symmetry, statistics) and how these skills apply in different industries. |
Career idea survey and data comparison | Length of activity: Long Type of activity: Individual Use Tahatū to investigate career ideas, collect specific data and compare findings with other sources. For example, how pay compares across career ideas. |
University vs work-based pathway analysis | Length of activity: Long Type of activity: Whole class Use Tahatū to explore different pathway options for careers that use maths and statistics. For example, mechanical engineering (university or apprenticeship). Explore student loans and government subsidies and compare university degrees with earn while you learn (work-based) pathways. |
Find out moreAko atu,
Students can check out the study categories in the Explore study and training section of Tahatū to find out more about tertiary study in mathematics and statistics.
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