1. Cefn Hengoed Community School Numeracy and Mathematics Mrs Bethan Williams

2. Numeracy or Mathematics? Maths lessons and Numeracy lessons. Numeracy is not the same as mathematics. Numeracy is an essential life skill: –Basic concepts and principles which can be applied in later life outside a purely mathematical context. –Identifying and applying numerical reasoning skills in order to solve a problem

3. Why is it an issue? Employers across Wales have identified a need for improved numerical and mathematical skills in the workforce Pupils’ qualifications in Mathematics have never been as important as they are now. Welsh Government National Priority National Procedural Tests National Reasoning Tests New GCSE Numeracy New GCSE Mathematics

4. Attitudes matter… ‘I am no good at Maths’. Children need to be actively to use and apply their numeracy skills in various contexts and real life situations. Challenge attitudes that suggest it is ‘OKAY’ to be poor at mathematics. Developing positive attitudes around Mathematics must begin at home

5. How to help your child... everyday Maths How to get to school on time Playing the National Lottery Knowing you have the correct change Cooking Reading the speed limit Prices Catalogues Reading numbers on signs, buses and cars Reading bus & train timetables Planning a holiday Airports Counting down - microwave Newspapers & magazines Television programme times Calendars - birthdays and anniversaries DIY measuring Distances travelled Sales and discounts in shops How far the Swans are from the top of the table? Mobile phone bills/statements Counting & estimation Supermarket checkouts & scales

6. Essential Maths Equipment Scientific Calculator Casio FX-85GT Plus or Casio FX-83GT Plus Battery Powered Scientific PenPencilRubberSharpener30cm rulerCompassProtractor Labelled

7. End of Year Mathematics Examinations Year 7 Maths Exam – Wednesday 8 th June 2016 Year 8 Maths Exam – Tuesday 14 th June 2016 7W, 7A, 7L, 7E, 7S – 1 ½ hour exam 7H – 1 hour exam 8W, 8A, 8L, 8E – 1 ½ hour exam 8S – 1 hour exam

8. Maths Revision Everything covered in Maths and Numeracy lessons this year Revision lists provided before half term Pupils must take all exercise books home In school revision lessons

9. Maths Revision Reading and note taking is not effective maths revision Do questions from exercise books on paper Parents/carers to check answers

10. Sum Dog Corbett Maths www.sumdog.com https://corbettmaths.com/ BBC Bitesize http://www.bbc.co.uk/education