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A Social and Holistic Approach to Numeracy
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At the workshop,
Marcey explores math in her life
.
In her program,
Marcey and her learner talk about
math in everyday life.
The completed mind map
of math in the learner’s life.

Math in My Life:
building awareness and autonomy

Materials needed:

  • flipchart paper
  • Internet video of someone involved with everyday math
  • magazines, templates, cards, health info, flyers, receipts
  • stuff to help students make personal connections with numeracy

What do you do?

  • Watch video looking for places where the characters used numeracy. Discuss.
  • Look at resources: Where does numeracy come in?
  • On flipchart paper:
    • Write name in middle
    • Cluster or mind-map where numeracy comes up in your life
    • You can look at others, too! Then add to your own
    • You may also draw pictures, symbols, attach “things”, e.g. gas receipt, coupon, pay card
    • Add other numeracy activities you would like to practice
    • Share and discuss, keep adding to poster (mind map)
    • Underline the numeracy areas you most want to work on.