February 10, 2012 Numeracy Tasks Peter Liljedahl

February 10, 2012 What skills do students need?

February 10, 2012 What skills do students need? collaboration

February 10, 2012 Skills collaboration communication perseverance risk taking motivation curiosity autonomy problem solving

February 10, 2012 Skills collaboration communication perseverance risk taking motivation curiosity autonomy problem solving NUMERACY

February 10, 2012 Rationale Becoming mathematically literate involves developing the ability to explore, to conjecture, to reason logically, and to use a variety of mathematical methods to solve problems. It involves the development of self-confidence and the ability to use quantitative and spatial information to solve problems and make decisions. As they develop mathematical literacy, students generally experience a growth in motivation and self-confidence in mathematics. This growth occurs when they learn to value the importance of mathematics, to develop mathematical habits of mind, and to understand and appreciate the role of mathematics in everyday life. - BC IRP 8-9 (old)

February 10, 2012 Rationale The aim of Mathematics 8 and 9 is to provide students with the opportunity to further their knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to mathematics. Students are curious, active learners with individual interests, abilities, and needs. They come to classrooms with varying knowledge, life experiences, and backgrounds. A key component in successfully developing numeracy is making connections to these backgrounds and experiences. - BC IRP 8-9 (new)

February 10, 2012 Goals for Students The main goals of mathematics education are to prepare students to: –solve problems –communicate and reason mathematically –make connections between mathematics and its applications –become mathematically literate –appreciate and value mathematics –make informed decisions as contributors to society. - WNCP (2008)

February 10, 2012 Numeracy Numeracy can be defined as the combination of mathematical knowledge, problem solving, and communication skills required by all persons to function successfully within our technological world. - BCAMT definition

February 10, 2012 Numeracy Numeracy is the willingness and ability to apply and communicate mathematical understanding and procedures in novel and meaningful problem solving situations. - SD 43 definition

February 10, 2012 Numeracy Numeracy is not only an awareness that mathematical knowledge and understandings can be used to interpret, communicate, analyze, and solve a variety of novel problem solving situations, but also a willingness and ability to do so. - SD 57 definition

February 10, 2012 Numeracy NUMERACY IS MATH IN ACTION! - Peter Liljedahl definition

February 10, Types of Tasks fair share planning estimation across a large number of variables modelling

February 10, 2012 Common Qualities of Tasks low floor high ceiling huge degrees of freedom fixed constraints inherent ambiguity

February 10, 2012 Thank You