Numeracy

The need and demand for these abilities vary in different societies (292). Basic functional literacy,made up of these components: reading/writing, speaking/listening, and numeracy/computation, has only been acknowledged in the past five years as necessary skills for individuals to make the appropriate health decisions for themselves (Andrulis,D. Brach,C.,2007,p.,s122). Health literacy can also function as a risk or asset…

According to the Teachers’ Standards (2013), teachers are expected to “[m]ake accurate and productive use of assessment” (DfE [i], 2013, p.12). Assessment is, therefore, a fundamental aspect of one’s role as a teacher and to fulfil this standard effectively, a number of strategies have been proposed to conduct regular assessments. In light of this, I aim to provide a reflective commentary on the process of assessment and its purpose, with a focus on the Early Years Foundation Stage [EYFS], at a…

development. Therefore, the development of place value and understanding of the ten-base system needs to be understood in relation to early concepts. Classifying and patterning are elements of pre-number development that need to be developed as part of numeracy. Classifying helps children distinguish what to count and forms a basis for comparison. Interviewing a student about their answer for a number line can highlight issues in classifying. For example, a student might experience confusion…

The specific areas however are more focussed on formal learning; covering the development of the child’s literacy and numeracy skills, as well as helping the child to express their creativity and understand the world through communities. Development in each of these areas occurs simultaneously (Neaum 2013) with all aspects of a child’s learning and development being interrelated…

to real world situations. The American education has failed to teach children how to think for themselves. In a 2012 survey for literacy, which measures the knowledge and skills needed to understand and use information from written texts, as well numeracy, which measures the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics to real world problems, the US average placed 16th out of 23 participating developed countries. A man named B.F. Skinner rightly “determined that…class curriculum was the means to…

Noah Muthler took his first state standardized test in third grade at the Spring Cove Elementary School in Roaring Spring, Pa. It was a miserable experience, said his mother, Kathleen Muthler. He was a good student in a program for gifted children. But, Muthler said, “he was crying in my arms the night before the test, saying: ‘I’m not ready, Mom. They didn’t teach us everything that will be on the test.’ Is it not sad? Students who are just 8 years of age suffer from stress and anxiety due to…

to negotiate and manage a number of elements; very high number of students from Non- English speaking backgrounds, an economically disadvantaged community, students with low levels of numeracy and literacy skills and high teacher turnover. Students at Amber’s school test in lower bands for both literacy and numeracy, most likely due to living in Non-English speaking homes. This can present challenges to staff who need to balance curriculum outcomes with the learning needs of students. Socio…

Anita Collins spoke of the importance of music education. She referenced a study in which a group of musicians and non-musicians were administered an IQ test, and there was a 7.5 point average advantage in the musicians’ IQ scores. Literacy and numeracy are both positively affected as…

Literacy is developed by exploring, analysing and communicating information and constructing evidence-based arguments. Analysing data and graphs enhances numeracy. The use of an online presentation tool enables students to communicate their understandings by applying ICT skills effectively and appropriately. Lastly, the active inquiry encourages critical and creative thinking through the development of new…

Throughout this year there has been many opportunities for one to improve their teaching practice and build upon their evidence towards the teaching standards (Department for Education, 2011). This essay will highlight and use evidence where necessary to demonstrate ones strengths, areas for development, threats and opportunities that have arisen over the year in relation to the teaching standards (TS). All points mentioned in this assignment will contribute to an action plan to help with ones…