Being numerate involves more than mastering basic mathematics.
Numeracy connects the mathematics learned at school with
out-of-school situations that require capabilities such as problem
solving, critical judgment, and sense-making related to
non-mathematical contexts. This book provides prospective and
practising teachers with practical, research-based strategies for
embedding numeracy across the primary and secondary school
curriculum. Based on the authors' ten-year research program, the
text explains what numeracy is and how numeracy has developed as an
educational goal. It describes in detail the five dimensions of the
authors' model: attention to real-life contexts; application of
mathematical knowledge; use of physical, representational and
digital tools; the promotion of positive dispositions towards the
use of mathematics to solve problems encountered in day-to-day
life; and a critical orientation to interpreting mathematical
results and making evidence-based judgements. There is guidance on
how to embed numeracy across all subjects within the curriculum,
how to assess numeracy learning and how to deal with challenges and
dilemmas including working with discipline boundaries and
developing support resources. Featuring practical examples and case
studies throughout, this book will build pre-service teacher
confidence, demystify common misconceptions and grounds theory into
practice in this vital area of student competency. 'The authors of
this text are recognised authorities on numeracy. They have engaged
heavily in numeracy research over many years and this text reflects
the depth of their understanding and knowledge.' - Geoff Hilton,
University of Queensland
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