PPT-Extreme Numeracy

Colomendy 2013 clip Who and Why Numeracy Session Active learning 11 support throughout Core number skills Fun Extreme Activities Developing trust Building confidence Having fun Overcoming fears. Across the Curriculum. . ‘Numeracy is a proficiency which is developed not just in mathematics but also in other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of mathematical techniques and an inclination and ability to solve quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting and measuring, and is presented in graphs and diagrams, charts and tables.’ . “In school education, numeracy is a fundamental component of learning, discourse and critique across all areas of the curriculum”. (Stephens, 2009). “Maths learned in isolation remains in isolation”. What is Numeracy. Numeracy is a life skill. Being numerate goes . beyond simply 'doing sums'; it means having the confidence and competence to use numbers and think mathematically in everyday life…. Presenting data in new and innovative ways to share . information with different audiences. visual.ons.gov.uk. . digitalpublishing.ons.gov.uk. style.ons.gov.uk. ‘Digging for gold….and not putting it away in a cupboard’ . Every Friday in VMG time you will get 10 minutes to solve a series of questions and problems. . You will then submit your answers to your VMG tutor who will mark them for you and pass your answer sheet to Mr Kessie.. Arlene Boyle . Who Says Numeracy Is Important!. For Entry to the Register:. Is competent in the process of medication-related calculation in nursing field involving:. • tablets and capsules. • liquid medicines. Essential Skills for the Trades. Achieving Vocational Outcomes Conference 2014. What are Essential Skills. Reading. Document use. Numeracy. Writing. Oral communication. Thinking skills. Computer use. Joselyn. Hathaway-Undergraduate Researcher. Michael Serra-Mentor. Purpose. The purpose of this research is to identify:. Numeracy. Factors influencing the numerate and innumerate people. Role in every day life. Joselyn. Hathaway-Undergraduate Researcher. Dr. Michael . Serra-Mentor. Background. Numeracy. The ability to understand and work with numbers. Low vs. . High Numeracy. An . individual’s . level of understanding of numerical concepts. From a classroom teacher’s point of view. Where is the student now?. How do I know?. Where does the student need to go next?. How will I support the student to move there?. How will I know that the student has progressed?. Definition of Numeracy. (Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011). Definition of Numeracy. (Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011). SEC Chief Examiners’ Reports - Leaving Certificate. Different statistical distributions that are used to more accurately describe the extremes of a distribution. Normal distributions don’t give suitable information in the tails of the distribution. Extreme value analysis is primarily concerned with modeling the low probability, high impact events well. BREADTH. Work confidently with an increasing number of connected experiences and outcomes.. Identify the mathematical ideas and concepts required to interpret questions.. Use an increasing range of mathematical language and notation, formula and equations.. 2013. clip. Who and Why. Timetable so far. Friday. Leave BBS . 12:30. Arrive . Colomendy. 2:00. Numeracy . session 1. Tour of site – Organising rooms - Making beds!! . Main . Activity 1. Evening .