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Developing STEM skills and numeracy with LogiQ Board Mark Szavin LearningChess London Chess Conference 2019 This material is protected by copyright All rights reserved Please contact LearningChess for permission to copy or distribute. Grace Cheng, Harvard College. Rod Skinner, Milton Academy. Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions. Thursday. , June 25, 2015. Soft Skills:. Research and Evidence. Two Types of Skills. Rear Wheel Skills. An . acronym. for . S. cience, . T. echnology, . E. ngineering & . M. ath. Interdisciplinary – . formal, physical, life, social, . & applied science. Curriculum . driven by problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning, active learning to find solutions. 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’ . Emeritus Professor Mark Hackling. Edith Cowan University. Importance of STEM education. STEM education develops the knowledge and intellectual skills that drive the innovation required to address global economic, social and environmental challenges. . 01.11.16. Reasons for action. Evidence from the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy.. Staff across learning community felt there was a need to work together to improve outcomes in numeracy.. Key priorities of the National Improvement Framework include:. 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. Numeracy Coaching. Session 1 (Part 1). Presented by Yvonne McGarry. Numeracy versus Mathematics. …. What is the difference. ?. The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT, 1997) suggest that …. 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.. IEAs LaNACountriesDirk HastedtwwwieanlAssessment of literacy and numeracy at end of primary school 4th6thgradesDesigned for countries where TIMSS and PIRLS are too difficultBased on the TIMSS and PIRL . . Introduction. This module provides background information, statistics and literature review that is essential for trainees to understand the gender disparity in STEM fields and the reasons why tailor-made tools to support women in these...