1. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013

2. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Numeracy is NOT LIMITED to the ability to use numbers, to add, subtract, multiply and divide. National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011 Definition of Numeracy National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011

3. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Definition of Numeracy Numeracy encompasses the ability to use mathematical understanding and skills to : solve problems meet the demands of day-to-day l iving in complex social settings. National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011 Definition of Numeracy National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011

4. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Numeracy involves being able to: Think and communicate quantitatively Make sense of data Have a spatial awareness Understand patterns and sequences Recognise situations where mathematical reasoning can be applied to solve problems. National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011 Definition of Numeracy National Literacy & Numeracy Strategy 2011

5. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 © PDST, 2010 5 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Numeracy Data 1 in 5 fifteen year olds do not have enough maths to function in day to day living (PISA) Comparatively few students are studying honours maths at junior certificate and hence leaving certificate (ERC) The drop to significantly below average in PISA (from 17 to 26) can in part be attributed to the “ comparatively low performance of higher-achieving students” (ERC)

6. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 © PDST, 2010 6 The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Maths JCLC 2011 LC 2012 %% Higher48 1622* Ordinary45 7267 Foundation 71211 English JCLC 2011LC 2012 % Higher72 6465 Ordinary26 3635 Foundation 3 * Bonus Points Awarded State Examinations 2012 SEC

7. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 A Whole School Approach Maths skills help all subjects ( e.g problem solving, analysis, logic) The Maths Department teaches maths Providing students with opportunities to use maths outside of the maths classroom helps students’ numeracy Linking learning in other subjects to learning in maths helps students numeracy

8. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 7 Suggestions A Whole School Approach to Numeracy

9. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 7 Suggestions Find the Numeracy Moment – Subject Plan Consistent Approach ( Maths and other Depts) Estimate - Calculate - Check Maths Language Problem Solving Disposition Create a Numeracy Rich Environment Positive attitude to Maths

10. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Some activities taking place in schools Maths Days/Week Maths Trails Sudoku / Puzzle Sheets/ Brain Teasers “Maths for Fun” Problem of the Day ( Screen, Notice boards/Doors) Paired Maths Maths Initiatives/ Projects Problem Solving Practice / Enrichment Young Scientist/ Project Maths/ Engineers Ireland Display articles – mathematical Maths for Fun – with HSCL/ Parents

11. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Link Teacher and Literacy/Numeracy Team The PDST is offering support for and training for a numeracy/literacy link teacher in every school ( see PDST website for details). The link teacher and the literacy/numeracy team will then facilitate and support the work of subject departments and individual teachers in prioritising and addressing key issues in numeracy as part of a whole school approach. The PDST is offering support for and training for a numeracy/literacy link teacher in every school ( see PDST website for details). The link teacher and the literacy/numeracy team will then facilitate and support the work of subject departments and individual teachers in prioritising and addressing key issues in numeracy as part of a whole school approach.

12. The PDST is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 Senior Management SSE Training Senior Management SSE Training Link Teacher Numeracy Training Link Teacher Numeracy Training WHOLE STAFF Science Modern Foreign Languages Modern Foreign Languages Core Team Business Maths History & Geography Practical Subjects & PE Careers & SEN Careers & SEN English & Irish English & Irish Link Model SUBJECT DEPARTMENTS Suggested Numeracy Team