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2. © PDST 2014 Step 6: Implement and monitor requires considerable effort and time School self-evaluation focuses on improving classroom teaching and learning Formal and informal monitoring of progress is an essential element of school self- evaluation Key Messages

3. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 Gather the evidence Analyse the evidenceDraw conclusions Write school self- evaluation report Devise school improvement plan Implement and monitor improvement plan The 6 step process

4. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 Be realistic Ensure targets are SMART Targets should be evidence-based Avoid confusing actions with targets Targets usually relate to learner outcomes Actions relate to learning experiences and teachers’ practice Effective Target Setting

5. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 Possible Actions Numeracy in ContextCo-ordinated ApproachesMathematical LanguageEstimate-Calculate-CheckProblem Solving InitiativesPositive AttitudeNumeracy Rich EnvironmentOther

6. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 A Model for the 21 st Century -an instrument for planning and reflection for teachers Goos (2007) Skills Concepts Estimation Problem Solving Digital Physical Representational Flexibility Confidence High expectations Disposition Mathematical Knowledge Tools Citizenship Work Social and personal

7. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 Is there S.A.L.T. on your graph? S cale : How suitable is the scale? A xis : Are the intervals equal on both axes? L abel: Are the axes labelled? What are the units of measure? T itle : What is the purpose of the graph/chart ?

8. www. pdst. ie © PDST 2014 Mathematical Language Resource: Thanks to Dr Máire Ní Riordáin, Word:EEMESymbol Degree Ray

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