Numeracy quiz

when we teach numeracy, we need to connect the different ideas and concepts in mathematics

• yes

• no

what is Numeracy?

• confidence in using mathematics

• ability to use mathematics skills, knowledge and understanding

• using mathematics in different contexts

• all options are correct

to ensure effective numeracy teaching we must

• set high learning objectives

• build on students prior knowledge

• use the numeracy tools all the time

• emphasize solving using 1 method

students need to learn different methods of mental math beacuse:

• to develop the 'toolkit' they have

• to improve their opinion about math

• to understand the concepts

• to support group work

what strategy: helps to recall and revise knowlegde

• questioning

• directing

• posing problems

• demonstrating

what strategy helps to:

learn new ideas through modelling

• directing

• questioning

• demonstrating

• posing problems

what strategy helps to:

to think about using math in different contexts

• directing

• questioning

• demonstrating

• posing problems

To make students active numeracy learners in the class we need:

• set low expectations of the students

• use whole class teaching and strategies

• use a variety of teaching methods (pair, group, individual)

• set objectives that match students needs

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