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Definition of Numeracy
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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
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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
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• 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 Certificate
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Chemistry 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
Implement and
monitor
improvement plan
Analyse the evidence
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The Six-Step
Process
Devise school
improvement plan
Draw conclusions
Write school selfevaluation report
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The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework
Teaching & Learning
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Learner
outcomes
• Attainment
of subject and
programme
objectives
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Learning
experiences
• Learning
environment
• Engagement in
learning
• Learning to learn
Teachers’
practices
• Preparation for
teaching
• Teaching
approaches
• Management of
pupils
• Assessment
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Numeracy - Cross Curricular
Geometry
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Numbers
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Graphs
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Subject Planning
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Possible Actions
“Numeracy Moments”
Common Approaches
Mathematical Language
Estimate-Calculate-Check
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Problem Solving Initiatives
Positive Attitude
Numeracy Rich Environment
Other
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Overview of PDST Post-Primary Supports for Leading Learning in the 21st Century
PDST Websites
PDST Leadership Programmes
Misneach.....New Principals
Tánaiste.......New Deputy Principals
Tóraíocht.....Aspiring Leaders accredited by
Maynooth University
Forbairt .......Experienced Principals & ALNs
Spreagadh...NAPD & PDST collaboration
www.pdst.ie
pdsttechnologyineducation.ie
scoilnet.ie (portal for resources)
teachercpd.ie (on-line courses)
www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport
School-Self Evaluation
Teaching & Learning Framework; 6 Step SSE Process; gathering, collating & analysing relevant data; implementing the SIP for
literacy, numeracy and any other area of teaching & learning.
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Literacy
SSE & strategies for improving
oral language, writing,
reading comprehension, and
the use of broadcast /digital
media across the curriculum.
Numeracy
SSE & strategies for implementing
problem solving, estimation, a
common approach to maths language
and a numeracy rich environment
across the curriculum.
Subjects /Programmes & Generic Support
Health & Wellbeing – PE, SPHE, mental health, antibullying and promoting the welfare & protection of
students
Junior & Leaving Certificate subject support & planning
JCSP, TY, LCA & LCVP programme support
School planning (policies)
Co-operative learning
ICT for teaching & learning
Differentiation/mixed ability teaching
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 ICT
eAssessments & ePortfolios – Mahara, Google Apps for Education...
ePlanning & Collaboration – Google Apps for Education.....
Tablet Technology Integration – Effective use, pedagogy......
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) – Google Classroom, Edmodo
SSE – On-line tools for gathering, collating & analysing relevant data
Visual - Visualisers, Animoto, Wordle, Tagxedo, Photo-story....
Auditory – Audacity, Vocaroo, Audioboo......
Reading comprehension – Freerice, Studystack, Quizlet......
Kinaesthetic – Tarzia, Cube Creator......
Models of support:
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