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1. Goals of numeracy support programs
1. Goals of numeracy support programs
Key goals when supporting students in numeracy programs are to build :
- confidence
- numeracy/mathematics independence
- real life application of maths processes
- and to make maths and numeracy learning fun and effective
Read or re-read the Thelma Perso article about Increasing Numeracy Independence.
2. Appropriate resources for learning (revisited)
2. Appropriate resources for learning (revisited)
One element you need to work on is choosing appropriate resources for learning to support the particular learning needs of the children you are working with. There are many many mathematics and numeracy resources which say that they help to teach but what they do is give students lots of practice but do NOT actually teach anything.
Compare these resources. Which one do you think will better help children to learn? Why?
http://www.snappymaths.com/counting/fractions/interactive/multisharing/multisharing.htm
http://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets/third-grade-3/fractions-and-decimals
https://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/pin with the following code
SCFTQG
Use the sheets below to assist you in selecting resources to use with students. You do not need to answer every question but they will assist you to judge the resource.
Problem-Solving-Task-Evaluation-Sheet.docxProblem-Solving-Statements-and-Keywords.docx3. Working with children with additional needs:
3. Working with children with additional needs:
- http://syllabus.bostes.nsw.edu.au/mathematics/mathematics-k10/supporting-special-education-students/
- https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/mathematics/mathematics-k-10/life-skills/content
- http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/diversity-in-learning/special-education/adjustments
Read and then list some of the strategies suggested to support students with additional needs.
Read these slides on scaffolding as well (or open below) or revisit the slides (below on the right) on differentiation.
Differentiation-MAWA.pptx4. Building confidence
4. Building confidence
The language you use when supporting numeracy is crucial. Support needs to be positive and highlight what the child is having success at.
Keeping thinking...
That was a great strategy to use...
Will you try drawing a picture or making a table?
I really liked the way you tried a few different strategies...
5. Which strategy to use...
5. Which strategy to use...
Remember, when you are supporting a child, if you are unsure of the numeracy or maths strategy to use go to:
- the NSW Syllabus for Mathematics
- The NSW Numeracy Continuum or http://www.numeracycontinuum.com/interactive-html5-presentations
- the Australian Curriculum (V8.3)
- the NSW Numeracy Framework
- Victorian article - Numeracy in Practice: Teaching, Learning and Using Mathematics
- or find a resource in Scootle.
Remember that if you use the Australian curriculum as a starting point, where appropriate they link to resources in Scootle.
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