Numeracy
Mathematics Strategy
The aims of this strategy are based on the Count, Read, Succeed document. In Ballyholme Primary, we are aiming to:
- Ensure that the key elements of mathematics; Number, Measures, Handling Data and Shape & Space are provided for across the curriculum.
- Enable teachers to have a central role by undertaking robust tracking and monitoring of pupils’ work with a particular focus on identifying and addressing under achievements in maths.
- Provide opportunities for teachers, in conjunction with the maths co-ordinators to share and learn from a good practice.
- Provide an effective means for assessing pupil progress that will inform teaching and learning.
- Promote policy of early intervention to address actual or potential under achievement.
- Foster links with parents, families and communities to help them support their children.
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Responding to Data Analysis
- Use the information from P1 baseline assessment to inform planning.
- Use the Numeracy progress Test P2.
- NFER testing P3-7 in September.
- Analysis of data: end of September, including dissemination to previous year groups.
- Priorities identified and addressed.
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Responding to Data Analysis
- Use the information from P1 baseline assessment to inform planning.
- Use the Numeracy progress Test P2.
- NFER testing P3-7 in September.
- Analysis of data: end of September, including dissemination to previous year groups.
- Priorities identified and addressed.
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Teacher Support
- Develop early intervention in P1, term 3
- Develop and extend the existing Numeracy Support Programme throughout the school.
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Assessment
- To plan for opportunities for assessment on a regular basis.
- Develop assessment tasks based on Levels of Progression in Using Mathematics
- Develop a shared understanding of levels through on going internal standardisation.
- Further develop the use of AFL for Numeracy
