Cameron Numeracy Goal

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Goal One: Numeracy

Improving overall student numeracy performance and increasing the number of students meeting grade-level proficiency

We will gather feedback and reflections through staff meetings, student activities, observations, and surveys to identify areas for growth and continue strengthening our school community.

What is going on for our learners? (Scanning and Needs Assessment)

  • FSA and performance standard data show that many students require more targeted, explicit numeracy instruction.
  • Gains in literacy are not mirrored in math from Grades 4 to 7
  • A diverse student body (55% ELL) necessitates visual supports, simplified language, and scaffolded group challenges

What do we need to focus on? (key evidence and needs)

  • FSA Data, Report Cards, Performance Standards
  • Teacher observations and assessments
  • Primary Focus Areas:
    • K: Numbers 1–10, patterns, subitizing; need scaffolding.
    • Grade 1: Hands-on play-based number activities; more repetition needed.
    • Grade 2/3: Visuals, manipulatives, ten frames, group solving, number talks.
  • Intermediate Focus Areas:
    • Grade 4/5: Diverse ability levels; use of vertical surfaces, random groups, and math games.
    • Grade 5–7: Foundational skill building, fluency in multiplication/division, cross-curricular integration.
  • Evidence Supporting Focus:
    • Observations from classroom teachers
    • Student and climate survey data
    • Counsellor insights

Professional Learning and Support

  • Revisited Coast Metro Math Project, Math Fact Fluency site.
  • Presentations by District Math Lead.
  • Shared and curated math games and websites.
  • Texts explored:
  • Building Thinking Classrooms – Peter Liljedahl
  • Mathematical Mindsets – Jo Boaler
  • Number Sense Routines – Jessica F. Shumway
  • Good Questions – Marian Small
  • Algebraic & Proportional Thinking – Carol Fullerton
  • Learning Ladder – Jennifer Moritz

Resources / Tools Used

  • Manipulatives: dice, counters, whiteboards
  • Websites: YouCubed, Math for Love, Mathigon, Scholastic, Polypad, TD Financial Literacy, etc.
  • Math games and real-world problem-solving challenges

Implementation Plan

  • Year One
    • Refine goals by grade groupings
    • Access district workshops/in-service
    • Explore alternative assessments
    • Identify and document instructional strategies
  • Year Two
    • Implement in-class strategies
    • Continue district professional development
    • Begin data collection
    • Analyze and respond to collected data
  • Year Three
    • Review student progress
    • Modify strategies and supports accordingly

Tiers of Support

TIER 1: (Universal interventions)

  • School wide use of common language
  • Instructional Strategies
  • In class support for numeracy by both LSS & ELL teacher

TIER 2: (Targeted interventions)

  • Identify students that require support in a small group setting (select best options for strategies, programs, groupings for these students)

TIER 3: (Intensive interventions)

  • Multiple opportunities to use technology to enhance and assist numeracy
  • Individualized Programs
  • 1:1 support from LSS team & Education Assistants to modify/adapt lessons
  • Oral lessons (movies, voice recognition)

Progress Monitoring

  • Beginning and end-of-year school-wide assessments
  • Report card evaluations
  • Formative/summative classroom assessments
  • School-Based Team, IEP, and SLP review meetings
  • Performance Standards
  • FSA Data

Checking: Have We Made Enough of a Difference?

  • Ongoing review of school-wide data and teacher feedback
  • Adjusting strategies and supports based on emerging evidence
  • Tracking progress of identified target groups
  • Reviewing FSA, Performance Standards, and report card trends

Next Steps: What Requires Further Attention? Where to Next?

  • Continue refining instructional strategies based on collected data
  • Consider additional assessment tools for capturing growth
  • Broaden integration of numeracy into other subject areas
  • Expand teacher collaboration and planning time focused on math

Student Perspective Survey of Preferences and Challenges

Possible Responsive Interventions

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Numeracy Strategies and Resources