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Numeracy At Eastwood
Numeracy At Eastwood
At Eastwood, we prioritise explicit, sequential, and systematic approaches to teaching mathematics.
At Eastwood, we prioritise explicit, sequential, and systematic approaches to teaching mathematics.
Within the teaching and learning program:
Within the teaching and learning program:
- learning objectives are made clear
- essential prior knowledge is identified and activated
- new knowledge and skills are explained in concise, small steps and modelled with a focus on developing an understanding of how and why mathematics works
- mathematical ideas are represented and explained to promote student understanding and ability to reason, make connections and think flexibly
- the four mathematical proficiencies (understanding, fluency, problem solving and reasoning) are developed and connected
- frequent opportunities are provided to practise, review and consolidate key facts
Numeracy At Home
Numeracy At Home
As parents you play a significant role in your child’s learning by setting expectations, nurturing curiosity, and encouraging a love of learning.
As parents you play a significant role in your child’s learning by setting expectations, nurturing curiosity, and encouraging a love of learning.
You can help build your child’s mindset around numeracy through doing the following:
You can help build your child’s mindset around numeracy through doing the following:
be positive about their numeracy experiences and praise effort and perseverance
let your child know that everyone can be successful
involve your child in numeracy-related activities
learn alongside your child and encourage a sharing of numeracy ideas and thoughts!
Helping children to become numerate does not need a high level of mathematics. It means:
Helping children to become numerate does not need a high level of mathematics. It means:
encouraging children to try, then keep trying
encouraging children to think (reason)
modelling numeracy with children (including interpreting data, charts and diagrams)
talking aloud when solving problems (every day or mathematical)
encouraging children to help with
cooking (especially measuring out ingredients)
paying bills
scheduling events in the day
reading maps and giving directions
Shopping
measuring –– and thanking them for their support
From DET Numeracy Guide - Numeracy at Home
Do not say “Maths is hard” or “I was never good at Maths”. Numeracy capability is not inherited but attitudes are contagious.
Do not say “Maths is hard” or “I was never good at Maths”. Numeracy capability is not inherited but attitudes are contagious.
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