Numeracy and literacy are at the heart of all we do.
February 21, 2009 by gaildyer
A curriculum model that will act as a scaffold is the Learning Teaching Scotland Curriculum for Excellence.
We are in the process of developing our school Maths Scope and Sequence, this follows the outcomes and indicators of the NSW Mathematics Curriculum. However; the outcomes and indicators will be written in the first person thus serving as a discussion starting point in maths classrooms.
It is vital the students are involved in the designing of their learning with their teachers. Putting them at the centre of the statements in the scope and sequence ensures they are clear about what they are learning and provides them with the scaffold to reflect upon what they have learned. see http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/numeracy/index.asp
Numeracy and literacy are at the heart of all we do. This year we are dedicating specific numeracy time before recess with a built in time for reflecting upon what has been learned in the session. This meets more than the NSW DET’s required 4 hours 30 minutes.
The next few weeks will be working though what all our new staff will need to know. The rest of our curriculum provides the context for literacy and when relevant further numeracy activities.
All staff will be supported in their endeavours through mentoring, team time and professional development activities.
Timetable beginning Week 4
9.00 – 9.30 Class Admin., Moshi Time to clear brains and remind student of social skill of the week.
9.30 – 10.15 Numeracy Time
10.20 – 10.30 Reflect on learning
10.30 Language: Grammar, spelling etc.
11.20 onwards Reading, Writing, Talking. Listening in KLA context.
2.35 Read aloud to students, discussing and talking as necessary
2.55 Reflect on What has been done and learned today.
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