Kadriye Pala 9964223 Assessment 1 Maths and numeracy

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Assessment 1: Maths and numeracy in the real world THE WORLD OF MATHS 1

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Interesting facts about Mathematics. • The word 'mathematics' comes from the Greek máthēma, which means learning, study, science. • In America, mathematics is known as ‘math’, they say that ‘mathematics’ functions as a singular noun so as per them ‘math’ should be singular too. • Do you know ‘Mathematics’ is an anagram of ‘me asthmatic’. (An Anagram is word or phrase made by transposing or rearranging letter of other words or phrase. ) • Notches (cuts or indentation) on animal bones prove that humans have been doing mathematics since around 30, 000 BC. • The number 5 is pronounced as 'Ha' in Thai language. 555 is also used by some as slang for 'Ha. Ha'. http: //www. makemegenius. com/cool_facts. php? m. Id=38 2

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Numeracy To be truly numerate. . . Students need to learn mathematics in ways that enable them to recognize when mathematics might help them to interpret information or solve practical problems, apply their knowledge appropriately in contexts where they will have to use their mathematical reasoning process, choose mathematics that makes sense in the circumstances make assumptions, resolve ambiguity and judge what is reasonable. (National Numeracy Review, p. Xi, 2007) 3

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Mathematics thrives as a discipline and as a school subject because it was (and still is) the tool path excellence for comprehending ideas of the scientific age. Numeracy will thrive similarly because it is the natural tool for comprehending information in the computer age. ( Steen, 2001, p. 111) 4

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Kadriye Pala 9964223 Similarity between Maths and Numeracy Both are: � Both involve critical thinking, and also it strains the human mind to explore new dimensions. They both contribute to many aspects of the environment that we are surrounded with, such as; structures, engineering, technological advancements, improvement in scientific calculations. Thus, mathematics is vital for the improvement of life so that it improves the quality of life in individuals. 6

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Numeracy � It means confidently handling money, understanding interest, using timetables, working out journey times and interpreting graphs and charts - in other words, living in the modern world. As such, numeracy is a concrete and useful concept. � Numeracy: broadly includes understandings about numbers, patterns, measurement, spatial awareness and data as well as mathematical thinking, reasoning and counting. (DEEWR, 2009 p 43) 7

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Three difference between Numeracy and Maths: • Numeracy is estimating and calculating with whole numbers. • Interpreting statistical information. • Using fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates. www. australiancurriculum. edu. au 8

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Days of the week Chart Numeracy Foundation Year (ACMMG 008) Connect days of the week to familiar events and actions This is a great activity to teach children which day was yesterday, which day is today and what day is tomorrow. They can also talk about what will happen on that day such http: //morethanreadingblog. com/tag/numbe r/ as the daily routine of that day, whose birthday it is that day and etc. 9

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Birthday Charts Numeracy Grade 1 (ACMMG 021) Describe duration using months, weeks, days and hours. By adding children’s names on the chart you can talk about how many days are left for their birthday, and whose http: //pacon. com/product/dry-eraseprojects/dry-erase-classroom-chartsbirthday-cupcakes/ birthday is next and which day it comes in next year. 10

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Children Handling Money is Numeracy Grade 2 (ACMNA 034) Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value. Getting stalls on the play ground and teaching children to sell and collect http: //pineapplequeenbee. blogspot. com. au/ money and give change back is a great way of teaching children how to handle money. 11

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Maths � “Mathematics has a distinct language that permeates the symbols-based subject we think about most of the time. The reality is, as adults, the majority of our maths functions according to language and words. We use numbers frequently, but the symbols are not used in strict sense. Mathematics is the study of numbers, data, space and shapes using a sophisticated and abstract system that involves mathematical processes, thinking, rules and symbols”. (Swinburne blackboard, week 2 readings) � Studying mathematics helps students to develop a unique and powerful way of investigating patterns, order, generality and uncertainty. 12

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Kadriye Pala 9964223 Math’s Links to: Code, ACMMG 009 Sort, describe and name familiar two-dimensional shapes and threedimensional objects in the environment. http: //kitwellyear 5. wordpress. com/2012/02/07/2 d-and-3 dshapes/ (Suffolkmaths 2013) 14

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Maths is Patterns Links to: Code, ACMNA 005 Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications. Copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings http: //www. teachingideas. co. uk/maths/contents_shape. htm 15

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Measuring Ingredients is Maths Links to: Code, ACMMG 006 comparing objects directly, by placing one object against another to determine which is longer or by pouring from one container into the other to see which one holds more http: //www. bettycrocker. com/tipslibrary/ingredie nts/measuring-ingredients (Suffolkmaths 2013) 16

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Everyday phenomena Asking children if they would like more of the spaghetti, Mum: Lucy, there isn’t any more spaghetti. Do you want some more sausage? Lucy: No, I have enough, Look how many I got!. http: //news. bbc. co. uk/ 2/hi/8106800. stm Links to: Code ACMMG 006 using suitable language Being able to ask for more or saying I have enough to eat is, Knowing what ‘more’ and ‘less’ means helping children know how to compare different amounts. Comparing different amounts is necessary for maths development associated with measurement attributes, such as ‘tall’ and because later children will be able to compare groups of things, counting which has more and which has less. ‘taller’, ‘heavy’ and ‘heavier’, ‘holds more’ and ‘holds less’ 17

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Everyday phenomena Mathematics can be applied to everyday activities. An example of everyday use of mathematics is cooking with children. Cooking with children involves central elements of mathematics such as; Links to: Code ACMMG 006 comparing objects directly, by placing one object against another to determine which is longer or by pouring from one container into the other to see which one holds more measuring the ingredients, measuring the amount of time it takes to cook. These examples were simple elements of mathematics, however they built up on mathematical skills in children and this is vital for the future use in their mathematical skills. 18

Kadriye Pala 9964223 References Annenberg Learner. (2013). "Math in Daily Life. " Retrieved 22/05/2013, from http: //www. learner. org/interactives/dailymath/index. html. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. (2010). Educator’s Guide to Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. Canberra, ACT: Author. National Numeracy Review Report DEWR 2007, accessed at <www. coag. gov. au/reports/docs/natinal_numaracy_review. pdf > Steen, L. Ed. . 2001, Embracing Numeracy, Mathematics and democracy, National Council on Education and the Disciplines, Washington DC. 19

Kadriye Pala 9964223 Suffolk maths (n. d. ). Mathematical Vocabulary Book. Retrieved September 24 2013 from http: //www. suffolkmaths. co. uk/pages/Primary/New%20 Primary%20 Framework/Documents/Mathematical%20 Vocabulary%20 Book. pdf http: //www. makemegenius. com/cool_facts. php? m. Id=38 http: //www. australiancurriculum. edu. au/Elements/ACMMG 006 http: //www. makemegenius. com/cool_facts. php? m. Id=38 http: //www. christchurch. esussex. dbprimary. com/esussex/primary/christchurc h/site/pages/parentscarers/maths http: //www. teachingideas. co. uk/maths/contents_shape. htm 20