Numeracy
Numeracy at Tobermory High School
At Tobermory High School, we aim to ensure that all of our learners have sufficient skills in numeracy to be able to function in everyday life, work and learning. Our numeracy strategies have a vital role in promoting confidence in the numeracy skills of our young people.
‘All teachers have responsibility for promoting the development of numeracy. With an increased emphasis upon numeracy for all young people, teachers will need to plan to revisit and consolidate numeracy skills throughout schooling.’
Building the curriculum 1
The aim of Numeracy Across Learning is to ensure there are positive developments and progression in numeracy for our young people. It is to ensure we have a consistent approach to bridging the gap between pupils who have poor skills and those who excel in numeracy across the school. It is vitally important that we support pupil learning by providing them with strategies in numeracy to apply in various contexts. Learners with specific learning needs will be identified and supported in the development of their numeracy skills in consultation with support staff.
Numeracy is defined as:
‘the confidence and competence in using number which will allow individuals to solve problems, analyse information and make informed decisions based on calculations.’
Numeracy, Principles and Practice Paper
Through allocated numeracy time and on-going work across the school, we aim to help young people:
develop essential numeracy skills which will allow students to participate fully in society
understand that successful independent living requires financial awareness, effective money management, using schedules and other related skills
interpret numerical information appropriately and use it to draw conclusions, assess risk, make reasoned evaluations and informed decisions
apply skills and understanding creatively and logically to solve problems, within a variety of contexts
appreciate how the imaginative and effective use of technologies can enhance the development of skills and concepts.
Numeracy Experiences and Outcomes, Curriculum for Excellence
At Tobermory High School, we will ensure there are extensive opportunities for the application of numeracy skills in a broad and in depth curriculum.
Focus on extending various methods to solve problems.
Encourage communication and discussion of these methods to extend the range of knowledge for each learner.
Ensure the experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence Numeracy are met across the school with the significant aspects of learning permeating throughout all levels.
Promote a positive attitude to numeracy and its applications.
Help students communicate confidently in numeracy in all subject areas.
Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Collaboration and Creativity