NUMERACY
Numeracy is a skill for life, learning and work. Having well-developed numeracy skills allows young people to be more confident in social settings and enhances enjoyment in a large number of leisure activities. For these and many other reasons, all teachers have important parts to play in enhancing the numeracy skills of all children and young people.
Being numerate helps us to function responsibly in everyday life and contribute effectively to society. It increases our opportunities within the world of work and establishes foundations which can be built upon through lifelong learning. Numeracy is not only a subset of mathematics; it is also a life skill which permeates and supports all areas of learning, allowing young people access to the wider curriculum.
Being numerate helps us to function responsibly in everyday life and contribute effectively to society. It increases our opportunities within the world of work and establishes foundations which can be built upon through lifelong learning. Numeracy is not only a subset of mathematics; it is also a life skill which permeates and supports all areas of learning, allowing young people access to the wider curriculum.
We aim to develop in pupils
the confidence and competence in using number which will allow individuals to solve problems, analyse information and make informed decisions based on calculations
All teachers have responsibility for promoting the development of numeracy. With an increased emphasis upon numeracy for all young people, teachers will need to plan to revisit and consolidate numeracy skills throughout schooling.
We will aim to create a rich and supportive learning environment which will support a skilful mix of a variety of approaches, including:
the confidence and competence in using number which will allow individuals to solve problems, analyse information and make informed decisions based on calculations
All teachers have responsibility for promoting the development of numeracy. With an increased emphasis upon numeracy for all young people, teachers will need to plan to revisit and consolidate numeracy skills throughout schooling.
We will aim to create a rich and supportive learning environment which will support a skilful mix of a variety of approaches, including:
- active learning and planned, purposeful play
- development of problem-solving capabilities
- developing mental agility
- frequently asking children to explain their thinking
- use of relevant contexts and experiences, familiar to children and young people
- using technology in appropriate and effective ways
- building on the principles of Assessment is for Learning, including understanding the purpose and relevance of the activities
- both collaborative and independent learning
- making frequent links across the curriculum, so that concepts and skills are developed further by being applied in different, relevant contexts
- promoting an interest and enthusiasm for numeracy.