Definition of Numeracy

2. Definition of Numeracy (Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

3. Definition of Numeracy (Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

4. Definition of Numeracy (Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life, DES 2011)

5. SEC Chief Examiners’ Reports - Leaving Certificate Chemistry OL 2013 ‘Analysis demonstrated by candidates in text-based responses ranged from good to poor but the average performance in applications involving calculations or handling numerical data was weaker.’ Engineering (2011) ‘Successful candidates gave structure to their answering by, where appropriate, tabulating their answers, using bullet points to highlight and give emphasis, producing neat and accurate graphs, and using sketches and diagrams to illustrate their answers’ German (2010) • ‘A minority of candidates still have difficulty with number and letter recognition in German, particularly numbers with a decimal point and the letters ‘e’ and ‘i’ ‘

6. Geography 2012 OL ‘Poor and incorrect labelling of axes on the graph work was noted both in the Geographical Investigation Report and in the written examination paper and identified as an area of weakness’ Construction Studies 2013 HL ‘The responses of such candidates tended to be brief and perfunctory and did not provide sufficient analysis to achieve high marks. Again, the higher order skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation proved challenging for the majority of candidates who attempted this question, resulting in a low average mark.’ Business 2013 Ordinary Level ‘the graphical demands of some questions continue to pose challenges for some Ordinary level candidates’.

7. The Six-Step Process

8. The Teaching and Learning Quality Framework Teaching & Learning Teachers’ practices Learning experiences Learner outcomes • Preparation for teaching • Teaching approaches • Management of pupils • Assessment • Learning environment • Engagement in learning • Learning to learn • Attainment of subject and programme objectives 8

9. Numeracy - Cross Curricular Algebra Numbers Measurement Patterns Fractions Charts Translations Volume Co-ordinates Simple Interest Space Percentages Estimate Time Transformations Speed Distance Dates Decimals Circles Addition Geometry Logic Statistics Weight Graphs Area Proportion Angles Scales Ratio

10. Subject Planning

11. Possible Actions

12. Overview of PDST Post-Primary Supports for Leading Learning in the 21st Century PDST Leadership Programmes Misneach.....New Principals Tánaiste.......New Deputy Principals Tóraíocht.....Aspiring Leaders accredited by Maynooth University Forbairt.......Experienced Principals & ALNs Spreagadh...NAPD & PDST collaboration • PDST Websites • www.pdst.ie • pdsttechnologyineducation.ie • scoilnet.ie (portal for resources) • teachercpd.ie (on-line courses) www.pdst.ie/schoolsupport School-Self Evaluation Teaching & Learning Framework; 6 Step SSE Process; gathering, collating & analysing relevant data; implementing the SIP for literacy, numeracy and any other area of teaching & learning. Literacy SSE & strategies for improving oral language, writing, reading comprehension, and the use of broadcast /digital media across the curriculum. Numeracy SSE & strategies for implementing problem solving, estimation, a common approach to maths language and a numeracy rich environment across the curriculum. • Assessment for Learning (AfL) • Learning outcomes/context of learning/success criteria; effective feedback; questioning; Bloom’s Taxonomy and self & peer-assessment strategies e.g. rubrics. • Subjects /Programmes & Generic Support • Health & Wellbeing – PE, SPHE, mental health, anti-bullying and promoting the welfare & protection of students • Junior & Leaving Certificate subject support & planning • JCSP, TY, LCA & LCVP programme support • School planning (policies) • Co-operative learning • ICT for teaching & learning • Differentiation/mixed ability teaching • Integrating ICT • eAssessments & ePortfolios – Mahara, Google Apps for Education... • ePlanning & Collaboration – Google Apps for Education..... • Tablet Technology Integration – Effective use, pedagogy...... • Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) – Google Classroom, Edmodo • SSE – On-line tools for gathering, collating & analysing relevant data • Visual - Visualisers, Animoto, Wordle, Tagxedo, Photo-story.... • Auditory – Audacity, Vocaroo, Audioboo...... • Reading comprehension – Freerice, Studystack, Quizlet...... • Kinaesthetic – Tarzia, Cube Creator...... Models of support: whole staff days (circular 002/2014), Croke Park hours, subject departments/groups of teachers/co-ordinators (circular 0043/2014) It is essential to fill out the on-line application form @ www.pdst/schoolsupport in order for your application to be considered