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How to write your own learning outcomes for embedding number

Mar 28, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Learning Outcomes, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Uncategorized

For Number You can do this yourself or download the worksheet here. Instructions Choose one item from each box and then add your own context. Write out a final draft of the learning outcome below. If you need to, make any changes to ensure your learning outcome is specific to the number skills you want to…
Numeracy Strategies: 3 More Useful Examples

Mar 27, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Uncategorized, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Numeracy, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategy

Numeracy strategies for vocational tutors Here are some more examples of numeracy strategies developed by tutors for embedding numeracy into their programmes. These are the kind of concise summaries that you’ll also need to write for your assessment if you’re doing the NZCALNE (Voc). Don’t forget, for assessment purposes for this course, you only need…
Strategies: How to write your own strategy for embedding measurement into your programme

Mar 27, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Measurement, Measuring, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategy, Uncategorized

If you are going to focus on measurement, it makes sense to combine this with a focus on number as well. For example, many learners need to strengthen their knowledge of our number system and how place value works if they have to use metric measurement and related calculations in their trade. In other words,…
Strategies: How to write your own strategy for embedding number skills into your programme

Mar 27, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Instructional Strategies, Learning Strategies, Numeracy, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Strategies, Strategy, Uncategorized

Time to do some work It’s your turn again. Design your own numeracy strategy by choosing from the options below. Download the worksheet to record your ideas. As always, you can skip ahead to the Assessment template and get started on this part right away. For your assessment, you only need to focus on one…
Demands: What are some specific Number demands?

Mar 22, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Knowing the demands, Learning Progressions, Map the literacy and numeracy demands, Map the numeracy demands, Mapping, Uncategorized

By now you might feel that you’re an old hand at mapping. Or at least, you might feel that you have an idea about how the process works. Here’s something to remember: All you’re doing is applying what you know about your own subject as an expert in your own field. The only thing that…
What is numeracy? Number 2 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need To Know

Feb 5, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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What is numeracy? Number 2 of 6 Dynamic Definitions You Need To Know. By Graeme Smith.
Rocket – Where will it fit? Numeracy activities that work

Aug 30, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Assessment

Here’s another one that’s been around for a while. Also, an old favourite. Resources Two regular dice. Pen and paper for the players. Draw or photocopy rocket grid like the one below. Activity Each person needs to draw their own rocket playing board on paper or use the template supplied. The tutor then shakes the…
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…