Numeracy - Experiential Learning Resources

Interweaving In SD72, we use authentic and experiential contexts in mathematics to interweave competencies, content, and culture. This interwoven model of learning speaks to the many interconnected aspects of a learner’s experience in our schools – academic, social, emotional, and cultural. As learners explore new opportunities and learn about themselves, they make mathematical and logical decisions about situations that impact their daily lives and their future. The experience of becoming numerate includes the satisfaction of being able to use mathematics and statistics to understand the world, the joy in using mathematical and critical thinking to improve the lives of others, and the experience of mathematics as a creative and empowering discipline. Being numerate involves recognizing individual strengths and a variety of perspectives and worldviews. Weaving together competencies, content, and culture demonstrates that mathematics is a growing body of knowledge that is created and used by all people and communities. (Adapted from Unpacking Numeracy, MENZ, 2024.)

Interweaving Poster (PDF)

 Big Ideas K-9  Mathematics K-9 Big Ideas (Table): outlines the key understandings for each grade  

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