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’

Understanding & 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

Connecting & 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.

	Resource Description	Link to Resource
1	Tri-axial weave model combining curricular content, competencies, and First Peoples' Principles of Learning	Interweaving Math
2	Nested shell model of numeracy development	Numeracy Development Continuum
3	Outlines the stages of mathematical reasoning from counting to algebraic reasoning	Development of Mathematical Reasoning
4	Rubric-style, multi-grade tables that show the progression of foundational numeracy and operational fluency (K to 9).	Foundational Numeracy Trajectories
5	Table mapping the BC curricular competencies for math K-9 in terms of depth of knowledge (Planning and assessment resource)	Depth of Knowledge K-9
6	Matrix (Table) relating depth of knowledge (DOK) and cognitive rigor in math	Webb Hess' DOK Matrix
7	"Myself in Math" Self-Reflection (self-assessment template)	Myself in Math Reflection
8	Checklist for self-reporting learning habits in math class	Math Habits of Mind Self-Assessment
9	Templates for Number Sense and Operations SNAP assessments (Grade 2 to 9)	SNAP Combined Grades 2-9

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.

Communication – The 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.

Thinking – The 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.

Personal and Social – Personal 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.