Numeracy

Numeracy involves using a wide range of mathematical skills to actively and productively participate in school, home, work, community and civic life.

It is the maths we use everyday. It is about using  numerical, spatial, graphical, statistical and algebraic concepts and skills in a variety of contexts. It involves the critical evaluation, interpretation, application and communication of mathematical information in a range of practical situations.The Catholic Education Office, in partnership with schools, leaders and teachers from primary and secondary schools, aims to improve the mathematical understandings and numeracy skills of all students in Catholic schools.

Through the collaborative efforts of The Catholic Education Office, schools, leaders, teachers, and the community we will:

• ensure teachers have the required content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge to improve student learning outcomes in mathematics.
• promote the need for teachers to provide a comprehensive challenging mathematics curriculum for all students
• build on differentiated learning to enable identification of students’ learning needs through assessment for learning practices and then to build quality learning experiences that meet and extend the needs of each learner
• connect maths with local culture and language.
• help students to understand how to apply their mathematical knowledge
• provide a diverse and extensive range of learning resources to assist all staff with the implementation of the mathematics curriculum
• support schools to implement a variety of assessment tools to assess students prior knowledge and growth in learning.