Numeracy and Mathematics

Numeracy is important in our everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives.    Using mathematics equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risks and make informed decisions.

The organisers within the numeracy framework are:

·       Number, money and measure

·       Shape, position and movement

·       Information Handling

Heinemann Mathematics is in use from P1 – P7 and links well with curricular outcomes.  Many areas include practical activities with pupils working individually, in pairs, in trios and in small groups. Increasingly we are using the Big Maths resource to increase the use of ‘active maths’ within lessons.

‘Big Maths’ has become an important feature of the classroom routine encouraging a challenging, confident grasp of numeracy skills.  Check-ups are used to assess progress on a regular basis and Assessments in Context allow us to assess the transfer of skills.  Heinemann Homelinks form part of the homework programme.