numeracy literati on presentation

8/8/2019 Numeracy Literati On Presentation

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Presented by

Lim Jit Yeong

Goh Chee Hong

Wong Chee Hunt


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What is Numeracy? Numeracy is a mastery of the basic symbols and

processes of arithmetic

Numbers Addition

Subtraction

Simple multiplication

Simple division Simple weights and measures

Money counting


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What is Numeracy? Ability to reason with number and other mathematical

concepts. Described as the knowledge, skills andappreciations needed for students to understand andutilize mathematical ideas, techniques and applications.

Involve: basic numbers, orders of magnitude, geometry,algebra, probability and statistics.

Involves students in integrating such skills as interpreting

quantitative information, performing straight forwardcalculations mentally, estimating values that are knownand unknown, and developing an intuitive knowledge ofmeasurement units


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Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)

states that numeracy is:y To be numerate is to use mathematics effectively to

meet the general demands of life at home in paid workand for participation in the community and civic life.

y (AAMT.1997:10)


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y It also suggests that numeracy is a fundamentalcomponent of learning, performance, discourse and

critique across all areas of the curriculum. It involvesthe disposition to use, in context, a combination of:

y Underpinning mathematical concepts and skills fromacross the discipline (numerical, spatial, graphical,

statically and algebraic)y General thinking skills

y Grounded appreciation of context


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A Writer from US Willis (1998)

states that numeracy is:y The capacity to bridge the gap between mathematics

and the real world.

y People are considered more or less numerate based onhow well they choose and use the mathematical skillsthey have in the services of other things.


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Booker et al (1997)

states that numeracy isy concerned with using, communicating and making

sense of mathematics in a range of everyday

applications; the ability to explore, hypothesise andreason logically and to use a variety of methods tosolve problems.


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Our Viewy Based on this definition it seems reasonable to claim

that numeracy is about using mathematics in real

contexts where the purpose of the activity issomething other than just learning some schoolmathematics.


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Relation Numeracy with

National Mathematics Curriculumy The Mathematics Syllabus is created base onNumeracy which ensure a smooth transition from

primary to secondary schooling.


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Mathematics Curriculum

Frameworky Organized into six stages (1 to 6): each stage reflects

the teaching targets for a year group in primary phase.

yThe framework covers the first year of primaryteaching, when students are approximately 5 years old(stage 1), to the final year of primary, when studentsare approximately 11 years of age (stage 6).


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Framework is divided into four

strands, Number

Numbers and the number system

Calculations Mental Skills

Problem Solving

Organising and Using Data

Shape, Space and Measures Patterns and properties of shape

Properties of position and movement

Measures


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How to help students to acquire

this proficiency? Continue developing an understanding of

mathematical concepts, rules, principles, relationships

and procedures.

Numeracy must be supported in other subject areas,which include some meaningful opportunities for

students to apply mathematical knowledge.


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y Problem Solvingy Provide students with the opportunity to participate in

examining solutions to real-life problems.

y Calculationy Provide the ability to calculate mentally and provide

quick estimates of the accuracy of a calculation.

y Measurementy Help students to think and estimate with metric units

y Space and Shapey Help students learn spatial concepts and relationships

and improve their ability to visualizey Data Analysis and Interpretation

y Help students learn to withhold judgment about anyargument based on statisical.


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y Give opportunities to student to encounter, solve anddiscuss real-life experiences utilizing quantitative

information.

y In order to discuss and solve real-life experiences, ateacher of second-language and other special needs

students must be well aware of the level of languagecompetency of students and then direct discussionthrough appropriate questioning.


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y Develop students intuitive knowledge ofmathematical concepts and techniques through

practical experiences involving a variety of concretematerials.

y Promote the ability of students to function effectively

in quantitative situations in the learning content areas.


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