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Definition of Numeracy
Numeracy is NOT LIMITED to the ability to use numbers, to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)
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Definition of Numeracy
Numeracy encompasses the ability to use mathematical understanding and skills to :• solve problems• meet the demands of day-to-day
living in complex social settings.
(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)
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Definition of Numeracy
Numeracy involves being able to:• Think and communicate quantitatively• Make sense of data• Have a spatial awareness• Understand patterns and sequences• Recognise situations where mathematical
reasoning can be applied to solve problems.
(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)
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SEC Chief Examiners’ Reports - Leaving CertificateChemistry OL 2013
‘Analysis demonstrated by candidates in text-based responses ranged from good to poor but the average performance in applications involving calculations or handling numerical data was weaker.’
Engineering (2011)‘Successful candidates gave structure to their answering
by, where appropriate, tabulating their answers, using bullet points to highlight and give emphasis, producing neat and accurate graphs, and using sketches and diagrams to illustrate their answers’
German (2010)‘A minority of candidates still have difficulty with number and letter
recognition in German, particularly numbers with a decimal point and the letters ‘e’ and ‘i’ ‘
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Geography 2012 OL ‘Poor and incorrect labelling of axes on the graph work was noted
both in the Geographical Investigation Report and in the written examination paper and identified as an area of weakness’
Construction Studies 2013 HL ‘The responses of such candidates tended to be brief and perfunctory
and did not provide sufficient analysis to achieve high marks. Again, the higher order skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation proved challenging for the majority of candidates who attempted this question, resulting in a low average mark.’
Business 2013 Ordinary Level‘the graphical demands of some questions continue to pose challenges for some Ordinary level candidates’.
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Gather the evidence
Analyse the evidence
Draw conclusions
Write school self-evaluation report
Devise school improvement plan
Implement and monitor
improvement plan
The Six-Step Process
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The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework
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Teaching & Learning
Learner outcomes
Learning experiences
Teachers’ practices
• Attainment of subject and programme objectives
• Learning environment
• Engagement in learning
• Learning to learn
• Preparation for teaching
• Teaching approaches
• Management of pupils
• Assessment
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Numeracy - Cross CurricularNumbers
Tim
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Percentages
Graphs
Distance
Patterns FractionsSpeed
Area
Co-ordinates
Measurement
SpaceEstimate
Circles
Simple Interest
Algebra
Charts
Logic
Volume
Addition
Proportion
Transformations
Dates
Angles
Weight
Translations
Scales Ratio
Statistics
Decim
als
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Subject Planning
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Possible Actions
“Numeracy Moments”
Common Approaches
Mathematical Language
Estimate-Calculate-Check
Problem Solving Initiatives
Positive Attitude
Numeracy Rich Environment
Other
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School-Self EvaluationTeaching & Learning Framework; 6 Step SSE Process; gathering, collating & analysing relevant data; implementing the SIP for
literacy, numeracy and any other area of teaching & learning.
Assessment for Learning (AfL)Learning outcomes/context of learning/success criteria; effective feedback; questioning; Bloom’s Taxonomy and self & peer-assessment strategies e.g. rubrics.
Integrating ICTeAssessments & ePortfolios – Mahara, Google Apps for Education...ePlanning & Collaboration – Google Apps for Education.....Tablet Technology Integration – Effective use, pedagogy......Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) – Google Classroom, EdmodoSSE – On-line tools for gathering, collating & analysing relevant dataVisual - Visualisers, Animoto, Wordle, Tagxedo, Photo-story....Auditory – Audacity, Vocaroo, Audioboo......Reading comprehension – Freerice, Studystack, Quizlet......Kinaesthetic – Tarzia, Cube Creator......
Subjects /Programmes & Generic SupportHealth & Wellbeing – PE, SPHE, mental health, anti-bullying and promoting the welfare & protection of studentsJunior & Leaving Certificate subject support & planningJCSP, TY, LCA & LCVP programme supportSchool planning (policies)Co-operative learningICT for teaching & learningDifferentiation/mixed ability teaching
PDST Websites
www.pdst.iepdsttechnologyineducation.iescoilnet.ie (portal for resources)teachercpd.ie (on-line courses)
PDST Leadership ProgrammesMisneach.....New PrincipalsTánaiste.......New Deputy PrincipalsTóraíocht.....Aspiring Leaders accredited by Maynooth UniversityForbairt .......Experienced Principals & ALNsSpreagadh...NAPD & PDST collaboration
Overview of PDST Post-Primary Supports for Leading Learning in the 21st Century
www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport
Models of support: whole staff days (circular 002/2014), Croke Park hours, subject departments/groups of teachers/co-ordinators (circular 0043/2014)It is essential to fill out the on-line application form @ www.pdst/schoolsupport in order for your application to be considered
NumeracySSE & strategies for implementing problem solving, estimation, a common approach to maths language and a numeracy rich environment across the curriculum.
Literacy SSE & strategies for improvingoral language, writing,reading comprehension, and the use of broadcast /digital media across the curriculum.