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NAPLAN – Numerical Literacy

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National Minimum Standards

BELOW NMS At PROFICIENCY

2011

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Drops from bands 9, 8 and 7 to bands 6 and 5

YEAR 7 NUMERACY RESULTS 2009-2011

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A decline for the past two years

Year 7 Trend Data 2009-2011

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Year 9 Numeracy…..

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National Minimum Standards

Standards Table 2011Standards Table 2009

Current year 10 cohort comparison

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Explicit item analysis….

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Item analysis revealed….

A Lack of Numerical Literacy(Understanding)

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Are

a PerimeterDistance

Examples...

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What is meant by Volume, area or

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Item analysis revealed….

Inadequate Visualisation skills(decoding)

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What is the image telling

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And tenacity…

Item analysis revealed….

A lack of Problem Solving Skills(Experience)

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Example…

Are they reading the question?

Seeing all perspectives?

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Numerical Literacy in my KLA?

• What can I do in my lessons to improve my students’ numerical literacy?

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Embedding Numerical Literacy Across KLA’s using the QT Framework

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QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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INTELLECTUAL QUALITY

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SIGNIFICANCE

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PDHPE

• Interprets and compares a variety of measures including digital time, heart rates and lengths

• Uses navigational skills in outdoor activities to describe and follow directions, pathways and movement sequences

• Interprets and creates data displays related to health issues or patterns of behaviour, e.g. smoking statistics, drug and alcohol use

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Science

• Extrapolates data and predicts outcomes

• Considers variations when designing experiments and gathering associated data

• Analyses scientific data

• Uses measurement, estimation and calculation in scientific inquiry

• Represents and solves equations

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English

• Interprets, uses and constructs electronic and non-electronic timetables

• Analyses information

presented in data displays

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Languages• Interprets information in tables

and maps

• Describes locations using the language of direction and movement on maps and plans

• Interprets different representations of time, e.g. dates, 12- and 24-hour time conventions, time zones

• Writes characters in scripted

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HSIE• Accesses information from a range of sources,

including maps, plans, timelines, data displays and spreadsheets

• Collects and analyses data collections • Creates data displays and critiques their own or

others’ results • Applies knowledge of statistical processes such as

mean, median and mode

• Interprets and creates maps and plans that use scales, keys, coordinates and inter-cardinal compass points

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TAS• Calculates measurements to inform precise

design briefs and production processes, e.g. total length, area, perimeter, surface area of product

• Interprets data in tables, graphs and charts to

inform design decisions or respond to design briefs

• Applies knowledge of shapes to solve problems or respond to design challenges or briefs

• Applies numerical terms and concepts in

practical situations

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CAPA• Understands and applies concepts related to

number such as:

• patterns — motifs, repetition, variation

• counting — rhythm, phrasing, sections, round and canon (music, dance)

• Represents real or imaginary objects and situations using time, length, symmetry, shape and movement

• Develops skills in time management and budgeting when preparing for exhibitions or productions

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YOUR TURN

• Identify an area where numerical literacy fits into your curriculum

• Develop a deep question that a student in your KLA might answer

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References

• Special thanks to Deb Bridge for sharing her Naplan analysis and slides.

• QLD Studies Authority P – 9 Literacy and Numeracy Indicators

• Quality Teaching in NSW Public Schools