Numeracy Across the Curriculum

Chris Olleychris@education-interactive.co.uk

What does it amount to?What does it amount to?

A consistent approach across the school to support all students develop their (mental) numeracy.

A consistent mathematics across the school

Integrated problem solving involving mathematical methods

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In your head!

Albert Einstein(1879-1955)

Albert Einstein(1879-1955)

Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics, I assure you that mine are greater.

Is it an add miss?Is it an add miss?

Your colleagues were taught at school to look at the operation to decide the method.

In the NNS you look at the numbers.

Numeracy SupportNumeracy Support

Students are practiced in ways of thinking that they have learned through the National Numeracy Strategy.

They can be quickly prompted into these ways of thinking with open questions.

Everyone can use mental methods if they can find numbers they are comfortable with.

QuestionsQuestions“Can you see numbers close to these that

would be easier to deal with?”“Would it be easier the other way round?”“Could you break it up and work on the bits

separately?”“Could you use doubles or halves?”“Can you see an easier problem with the same

answer as this one?”“Would it help to jot down a number half

way?”“Would it help to use a number line?”

The MessageThe Message

If students need to solve number problems in your lessons, support them to solve them mentally.

Don’t explain to them how you would do it … encourage them to reflect on their own knowledge about numbers.

Don’t hand them a calculator! (Plan your calculator use)

An Inset to the staffAn Inset to the staff

Presentation at: www.themathszone.com

Ask chris@education-interactive.co.uk

We hate bad maths!We hate bad maths!

Which department does the most maths?

To what extent is maths done the same?

What bad maths do we want to sort out round the school?

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The HandbookThe Handbook

Based on agreed principlesWithin the maths departmentWithin other departments (through the NAC working group)

Examples:Deptford Green GuideLeicestershire NAC Policy

Real Problem Solving in MathematicsReal Problem Solving in MathematicsFlaubert, Gustave (1821-1880)

Since you are now studying geometry and trigonometry, I will give you a problem. A ship sails the ocean. It left Boston with a cargo of wool. It grosses 200 tons. It is bound for Le Havre. The mainmast is broken, the cabin boy is on deck, there are 12 passengers aboard, the wind is blowing East-North-East, the clock points to a quarter past three in the afternoon. It is the month of May. How old is the captain?

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You are a lab technician.You are required to cut the large sheet of metal into as many of the smaller strips as possible.How many can you make?

Maths Solves Problems Around the School

Where are real problems posed ?Where are real problems posed ?Biology: survival strategies in mammals

DT Textiles: Islamic ArtPHSE: smokingGeography: demographic changeICT: Graphics programming and geometry

How does it happenHow does it happen

Seize the momentCurriculum mapping

Activity weeksMaths days!Get it in both schemes of work

MechanismsMechanisms

SMT supportNAC working groupInset time, departmental meeting time, staff meeting time

Access to assemblies, tutor groups, newsletters, poster campaigns

Timetabling input

The Development PlanThe Development Plan

I suggest 3 items:Support mental mathsEnsure accurate maths practicesMaximise opportunities for cross curricula working

Staffing, allocated time, responsibility, success criteria, monitoring, specified timescale, costs.

(This is the draft policy)

Implementing the planImplementing the plan

Meetings schedules:NAC working groupMaths department meetingsOther department meetingsWhole school insetStaff meetingsAssemblies

Book your slots in July!

Policy into PracticePolicy into Practice

Meeting 1: agree an implementation strategy and success criteria.

Meeting 2: review practice and modify.

Meeting 3: finalise practice and agree for policy document.

Book all 3 in advance ...

OutcomesOutcomes

A clearly stated simple policyAppropriate documents to support the policy

How to support mental maths A good maths guide

for teachers for students

Cross curricula projects in department schemes of work