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 Definition of Numeracy

Numeracy is NOT LIMITED to

the ability to use numbers, to add,
subtract, multiply and divide.
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(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

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 Definition of Numeracy

Numeracy encompasses the ability to

use mathematical understanding and
skills to :
• solve problems
• meet the demands of day-to-day
living in complex social settings.
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(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

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 Definition of Numeracy

Numeracy involves being able to:

• Think and communicate quantitatively
• Make sense of data
• Have a spatial awareness
• Understand patterns and sequences
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• Recognise situations where mathematical

reasoning can be applied to solve problems.
(Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

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 SEC Chief Examiners’ Reports - Leaving Certificate
Chemistry OL 2013
‘Analysis demonstrated by candidates in text-based responses ranged from
good to poor but the average performance in applications involving
calculations or handling numerical data was weaker.’

Engineering (2011)
‘Successful candidates gave structure to their answering
by, where appropriate, tabulating their answers, using
bullet points to highlight and give emphasis, producing
neat and accurate graphs, and using sketches and
diagrams to illustrate their answers’
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German (2010)
‘A minority of candidates still have difficulty with number and letter
recognition in German, particularly numbers with a decimal point and
the letters ‘e’ and ‘i’ ‘

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 Geography 2012 OL
‘Poor and incorrect labelling of axes on the graph work was noted
both in the Geographical Investigation Report and in the written
examination paper and identified as an area of weakness’

Construction Studies 2013 HL

‘The responses of such candidates tended to be brief and perfunctory
and did not provide sufficient analysis to achieve high marks. Again, the
higher order skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation proved
challenging for the majority of candidates who attempted this question,
resulting in a low average mark.’
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Business 2013 Ordinary Level

‘the graphical demands of some questions continue to pose challenges for some
Ordinary level candidates’.

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 Gather the evidence

Implement and
monitor Analyse the evidence
improvement plan

The Six-Step
Process
Devise school
Draw conclusions
improvement plan
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Write school self-

evaluation report

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 The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework

Teaching & Learning

Learner Learning Teachers’

outcomes experiences practices

• Preparation for
• Learning teaching
• Attainment
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environment • Teaching
of subject and • Engagement in approaches
programme learning • Management of
objectives • Learning to learn pupils
• Assessment
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 Numeracy - Cross Curricular
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 Subject Planning
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 Possible Actions
“Numeracy Moments”

Common Approaches

Mathematical Language

Estimate-Calculate-Check

Problem Solving Initiatives

Positive Attitude
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Numeracy Rich Environment

Other

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 Overview of PDST Post-Primary Supports for Leading Learning in the 21 st Century

PDST Leadership Programmes PDST Websites

Misneach.....New Principals
Tánaiste.......New Deputy Principals www.pdst.ie
Tóraíocht.....Aspiring Leaders accredited by pdsttechnologyineducation.ie
Maynooth University scoilnet.ie (portal for resources)
Forbairt .......Experienced Principals & ALNs teachercpd.ie (on-line courses)
Spreagadh...NAPD & PDST collaboration
www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport
School-Self Evaluation
Teaching & Learning Framework; 6 Step SSE Process; gathering, collating & analysing relevant data; implementing the SIP for
literacy, numeracy and any other area of teaching & learning.

Literacy Numeracy Assessment for Learning (AfL)

SSE & strategies for improving
oral language, writing,
reading comprehension, and
the use of broadcast /digital
media across the curriculum.
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SSE & strategies for implementing
problem solving, estimation, a
common approach to maths language
and a numeracy rich environment
across the curriculum.
Learning outcomes/context of learning/success
criteria; effective feedback; questioning; Bloom’s
Taxonomy and self & peer-assessment strategies e.g.
rubrics.

Subjects /Programmes & Generic Support Integrating ICT

Health & Wellbeing – PE, SPHE, mental health, anti- eAssessments & ePortfolios – Mahara, Google Apps for Education...
bullying and promoting the welfare & protection of ePlanning & Collaboration – Google Apps for Education.....
students Tablet Technology Integration – Effective use, pedagogy......
Junior & Leaving Certificate subject support & planning Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) – Google Classroom, Edmodo
JCSP, TY, LCA & LCVP programme support SSE – On-line tools for gathering, collating & analysing relevant data
School planning (policies) Visual - Visualisers, Animoto, Wordle, Tagxedo, Photo-story....
Co-operative learning Auditory – Audacity, Vocaroo, Audioboo......
ICT for teaching & learning Reading comprehension – Freerice, Studystack, Quizlet......
Differentiation/mixed ability teaching Kinaesthetic – Tarzia, Cube Creator......
Models of support: ©whole
P D Sstaff
T 2days0 1(circular
4 002/2014), Croke Park hours, subject departments/groups of teachers/co-ordinators (circular 0043/2014)
It is essential to fill out the on-line application form @ www.pdst/schoolsupport in order for your application to be considered