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Dicing with decimals: Numeracy activities that work

Aug 31, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Again, I’m not entirely sure where I picked this one up… might be a hat tip to Rodney Y… Anyway, it’s really simple to set up and needs no resources apart from normal dice. Purpose Practice adding decimals. Practice using decimal place value. Equipment Standard six-sided dice. One playing board per player. See the image below.…
Dice of fortune: Numeracy activities that work

Aug 29, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Dice of Fortune is another never fail favourite… Enjoy! Resources Dice of Fortune grid for each player like the one in the picture below 10 sided die or cards with 0-9 on them Purpose The aim is to create the biggest number. Activity Roll the die and learners put the number in the top…
The Great Comprehender Part 2: What Are Reading Comprehension Strategies?

Aug 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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The other day, I started a mini series on reading comprehension strategies and you can read about the profiles of a poor, good, and great comprehender here in relation to the steps in the reading progressions. I want to talk more about the Great Comprehender and the strategies that she uses. One of the hidden gems…
The Great Comprehender Part 1: What are reading comprehension strategies?

Aug 27, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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One of the metaphors that I often use when I’m training is that of a toolbox. And as a result we often talk about the tools that go in your teaching toolbox. This idea of toolbox extends to the work that you do with your learners as well. As an educator you should be helping…
Churn: Dealing with the chronic turnover of tutors and trainers in the education sector

Aug 19, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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The tutors are revolting…! Well.. they’re not actually revolting, but they do keep leaving. This is a major problem for the tertiary education sector including private and public. Maths and education blogger Damon Whitten has absolutely nailed this issue in his most recent post. Here’s the skinny: There are some great things happening in the entry levels…
What are adult literacy theories? Here’s 3 accessible ones you should know

Apr 15, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Adult literacy theories are ideas about how adults learn literacy skills, like reading. There are a range of theories and different educators tend to subscribe to different theories – although sometimes without really knowing. Here’s a selection of some of the main adult literacy theories:
What is a cognitive approach to teaching adult literacy and numeracy?

Apr 15, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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A cognitive approach to adult literacy and numeracy is simply one with a focus on the internal processes and connections that take place in someone’s mind when they are learning. Cognitive approaches to learning are sometimes contrasted with behaviourism which focuses on observable physical behaviours. A cognitive approach to adult literacy and numeracy is one in…