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III. Conceptual Understanding

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. 

Interconnectedness is a foundational principle that is central to the Indigenous people who have been in this place since time immemorial. School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ people. Our district also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K’ómoks (Sayward), and χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Bute Inlet) First Nations. 

First Nations

Language

Expression

Meaning

Wei Wai Kum Nation

Wei Wai Kai Nation

Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ  People

Kwak’wala

 

“namwayut”

We are all one

Nuu-chah-nulth

Ehattesaht

“hišukniš ćawaak”

Everything is connected’

Tla’amin 

χʷɛmaɬkʷu (Homalco) Nation

Klahoose Nation

Kwakwaka’wakw A̱wi’nagwis (Sayward Area)

ʔayʔaǰuθəm 

(Ayajuthem) 

 

“ʔukʷs qat̓ᶿɛnxʷɛgəs”

We come together’

1750274082428.pngUnderstanding & Solving       

Learners engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures 

1750274082445.pngConnecting & Reflecting 

Learners incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts  

When numeracy skills are applied in real-world, authentic contexts, students make connections between their lived experience and the math they are learning.  

Math teaching and learning in SD72 includes diverse perspectives from multiple communities, engages families and schools, and builds local, national, and global connections. 

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Resource DescriptionLink to Resource
1Tri-axial weave model combining curricular content, competencies, and First Peoples' Principles of Learning (K-12): Highlights the integration of culturally affirming practices

Interweaving Math
2Nested shell model of numeracy development (K-9)

Numeracy Development Continuum
3Infographic (Process diagram): Outlines the stages of mathematical reasoning from counting to algebraic reasoning, beginning with an authentic context and building from concrete to more abstract representations.

Development of Mathematical Reasoning
4Rubric-style, multi-grade tables that show the progression of foundational numeracy and operational fluency (K to 9). Each table presents elaborations of mathematical concepts and skills. Helpful for multi-grade planning. 

Foundational Numeracy Trajectories
5Table mapping the BC curricular competencies for math K-9 in terms of depth of knowledge (Planning and assessment resource for differentiated instruction)

Depth of Knowledge K-9
6Matrix (Table) relating depth of knowledge (DOK) and cognitive rigor in math

Webb Hess' DOK Matrix
7"Myself in Math" Self-Reflection (self-assessment template for Grade 6+)

Myself in Math Reflection
8Checklist for self-reporting learning habits in math class (Grade 4+)

Math Habits of Mind Self-Assessment
9Templates for Number Sense and Operations SNAP assessments (Grade 2 to 9)
Customized templates for use in SD72, updated for current BC Math curriculum. The SD72 Student Numeracy Assessment and Practice (SNAP) templates are intended to be used as an instructional routine and formative assessment strategy. The templates can be used at several points in the year, to document growth in number sense and operational fluency. 
SNAP Combined Grades 2-9

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Integrating the Core Competencies and Numeracy  

What Are Core Competencies? 

Core competencies are sets of intellectual, personal, and social and emotional proficiencies that all students need to develop to engage in deep learning and life-long learning. 

1750274244102.pngCommunicationThe communication competency encompasses the set of abilities that students use to impart and exchange information, experiences and ideas, to explore the world around them, and to understand and effectively engage in the use of digital media.

1750274301969.pngThinkingThe thinking competency encompasses the knowledge, skills and processes we associate with intellectual development. It is through their competency as thinkers that students take subject-specific concepts and content and transform them into a new understanding. Thinking competencies include specific thinking skills as well as habits of mind, and metacognitive awareness.

1750274171228.pngPersonal and SocialPersonal and social competency is the set of abilities that relate to students’ identity in the world, both as individuals and as members of their community and society. Personal and social competency encompasses the abilities students need to thrive as individuals, to understand and care about themselves and others, and to find and achieve their purposes in the world.    

                                              Source: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/competencies 

 

When learners explore the reasonableness or efficiency of a mathematical solution, they can develop notions of ethics, integrity, and respectful communication. 

When learners share what they are learning with others, they draw upon prior knowledge, develop their communication skills, acquire specialized vocabulary, and refine their ability to question, reflect and respond to new information.  

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