What is Numeracy?
Numeracy involves using mathematical ideas effectively to participate in daily life and make sense of the world.
Maths does not only enable us to learn better in other subjects but it also allows us to be better thinkers and decision-makers.
The Five Focus Areas of Numeracy are:
No maths robots here!
Maths is not just about the answer. It's about the process, the thinking, the doing.
It’s not about a bunch of procedures but rather a series of logical thinking.
It’s about patterns and rules. It’s about finding efficient and creative ways of solving problems.
These are what make Maths beautiful!
Keep trying and let's maths up!
What is it to maths up?
To maths up is to show persistence when learning new maths skills.
It is to show patience when trying out new maths strategies.
To maths up is to demonstrate grit when faced with challenging maths tasks.
So keep trying and let's maths up! Because EVERYONE can maths up!