NEST – Promoting

Numeracy & Literacy

Grainne McLaughlin, Jack Hand & Dearbhla McDevitt
Welcome !
What Is Numeracy?
• Why do we need to use it in our classroom?
• What does it look like in our classroom?

• Scan the QR code and input what you think is met by numeracy and
what it looks like in the classroom.
What is Literacy?
• Why do we need to include this in our classroom?

• What does it look like in our classroom?

• Scan the QR code and input what you think is met by numeracy and
what it looks like in the classroom.
What is Numeracy ?
• Using mathematics in a variety of different ways
• Why do we need this in our class?
• It is one of the 8 key skills for junior cycle
• Expressing ideas mathematically
• Estimating, predicting and calculating
• Developing a positive disposition towards investigating, reasoning and
problem-solving
• Seeing patterns, trends and relationships
• Gathering, interpreting and representing data
• Using digital technology to develop numeracy skills and understanding
How can we Promote Numeracy in our
Classrooms?
• Use working drawings with key measurements missing
• Working with new measurements -millimetre
• Working with scale (1:2)
• Measuring material with hand tools
• Relate math to everyday life
• Make equations relating to school news such as the score in the
match yesterday plus the number of this classroom equals the missing
measurement.
What method will you use to promote
Numeracy in your lessons this week?

Give examples for Art or Construction.

What is Literacy ?
• Developing an understanding and enjoyment of
words, language and writing.
• Reading for enjoyment and with critical
understanding.
• Writing for different purposes. (reflecting, planing)
• Developing spoken language skills.
• Expressing ideas clearly and accurately.
• Exploring and creating a variety of texts, including
multi-modal texts.
How can we Promote Literacy in our
Classroom?
• Wordsearches • Kahoot

• Key word wall • Wordwall games

• Annotate the text

• Worksheets
• Journaling projects – Students record what
• A project brief they have done during the project

• Mentimeter
What method will you use to promote
literacy in your lessons this week?

Give examples for Art or Construction.

Questions
 Goodbye
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