Numeracy Resources

• Nelson Maths – Teacher Resource
• Nelson Maths – Student Book
• Teaching Primary Mathematics — George Booker
• Curriculum Framework
• Numeracy Big Books
• Newspapers
• Dice
• Playing cards
• Counters
• Abacus
• Magazines
• Library (School and Community)
• First Steps Maths Materials
• WA Syllabus documents
• Computer software
• Other: videos, photo sets, guest speakers etc.
• Progress Maps / Student Outcome Statements

A Balanced Numeracy Program

A Balanced Numeracy Program should:

• develop the specialised knowledge and language needed for understanding and applying mathematical concepts
• help children learn rules of organization and mathematics within the context of their own lives
• help children make links between first-hand experience and mathematics
• give children opportunities to get their ideas together through talk.

A Balanced Numeracy Program should therefore include all the following components:

• Shared Teaching Approach
• Guided Teaching Approach
• Independent Work
• Paired Work
• Small Group Work