Numeracy and Literacy are referred to as the “two pillars” or foundations of our BC K-12 Curriculum Framework. What is numeracy?
The following is the definition of numeracy from the BC curriculum website (glossary):
“Numeracy is the willingness and ability to interpret and apply mathematical understanding to solve problems in complex situations, and the perseverance to analyze and communicate these solutions in ways that are relevant to the given context.”
NUMERACY RESOURCES:
SD38 Elementary Numeracy Overview for District Pro-D Day, November 22 2021:
Some suggestions for developing a numeracy task (elementary-focused):
A book and website list about infographics:
SD38 District Convention February 18 2022:
Numeracy Across All Areas of Learning (K-7 focus)
The following are compiled collections of numeracy experiences and tasks that were included in the weekly K-7 mathematics plans for SD38 Transitional Learning during the 2020-2021 school year.