Numeracy AcrossNumeracy Across the Curriculum the Curriculum

Christine ScheffelChristine Scheffel

cscheffel@eawr.org

East Alton – Wood River High School East Alton – Wood River High School District #14District #14

Wood River, IllinoisWood River, Illinois

Background:Background:

Not meeting AYP for several yearsNot meeting AYP for several years

High Schools That Work InitiativeHigh Schools That Work Initiative

Reading Across the CurriculumReading Across the Curriculum

Writing Across the CurriculumWriting Across the Curriculum

Curriculum IntegrationCurriculum Integration

Teacher InserviceTeacher Inservice

Research & ResourcesResearch & Resources

Why Numeracy is Why Numeracy is Important!Important!

The future labor market is The future labor market is reflecting a relentless decline in reflecting a relentless decline in unskilled & semi-skilled unskilled & semi-skilled occupations that provide gainful occupations that provide gainful employment with high wages.employment with high wages.

Gainful Employment Gainful Employment = = Numeracy + Reading + Writing + Numeracy + Reading + Writing + Critical Thinking SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

Why Numeracy is Why Numeracy is Important?Important?

When numeracy standards are When numeracy standards are supported by all curricular areas supported by all curricular areas

(Math, Science, English, Social (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, CTE, Art, etc.) Studies, CTE, Art, etc.)

the career prospects of all students the career prospects of all students will improve.will improve.

Attitudes about Attitudes about Math:Math:

Images of Mathematics are NegativeImages of Mathematics are Negative ““I was never good at math!”I was never good at math!” Fear of getting the “wrong” answerFear of getting the “wrong” answer Too routine and boringToo routine and boring Poor introduction to math in lower Poor introduction to math in lower

gradesgrades Boy’s only subjectBoy’s only subject ““When are we ever gonna use this?”When are we ever gonna use this?”

Numeracy DefinedNumeracy Defined

1.1. ImproveImprove accuracy in calculation, accuracy in calculation, measurement, and graphical work.measurement, and graphical work.

2.2. ImproveImprove interpretation and interpretation and presentation of graphs, charts, and presentation of graphs, charts, and diagrams.diagrams.

1.1. ImproveImprove reasoning and problem reasoning and problem solving.solving.

Examples of Examples of Numeracy Across the Curriculum:Numeracy Across the Curriculum:

1. Using and applying mathematics to 1. Using and applying mathematics to solve problemssolve problems

2. Numbers and the number system2. Numbers and the number system

3. Calculations3. Calculations

4. Shape, space, and measures4. Shape, space, and measures

5. Handling data5. Handling data

6. Algebra6. Algebra

Calculate in Your Calculate in Your Head:Head:

99 + 49 = 99 + 49 =

3 + 6 + 14 + 7 – 10 + 40=3 + 6 + 14 + 7 – 10 + 40=

3.5 * 1,000 =3.5 * 1,000 =

4.2 ÷ 100 =4.2 ÷ 100 =

HH22O =O =

MDCCLXXVI =MDCCLXXVI =

Where do find 13 =Where do find 13 =

Numeracy in the MediaNumeracy in the Media(Newspaper, Magazines, Websites, etc.)(Newspaper, Magazines, Websites, etc.)

Write an explanation:Write an explanation:

Numeracy inNumeracy inConsumer and Family Science:Consumer and Family Science:

A turkey is cooked for A turkey is cooked for 45 minutes per kilogram 45 minutes per kilogram plus 20 minutes. How plus 20 minutes. How long would you cook a long would you cook a 5.2 kg turkey?5.2 kg turkey?

Numeracy in Social Studies:Numeracy in Social Studies:

On August 13 of this year, the East German On August 13 of this year, the East German government closed the border between East and government closed the border between East and West Berlin with barbed-wire fences. Telephone West Berlin with barbed-wire fences. Telephone service and mail were interrupted. Later in the service and mail were interrupted. Later in the week, a concrete wall was built which separated week, a concrete wall was built which separated East Berlin and West Berlin for about 30 years.East Berlin and West Berlin for about 30 years.

My tens digit is 2/3 of my hundreds digit.My tens digit is 2/3 of my hundreds digit.

My units digit is the multiplicative identity element.My units digit is the multiplicative identity element.

The sum of all of my digits is 17.The sum of all of my digits is 17.

What year am I?What year am I?

Numeracy in Brit LitNumeracy in Brit Lit

Use your calculators!Use your calculators!

Juliet age is 6, 311, 520 Juliet age is 6, 311, 520 minutes old.minutes old.

Calculate her approximate Calculate her approximate age in years, months, and age in years, months, and days.days.

Numeracy Research Model:Numeracy Research Model:

How would you have reported the How would you have reported the results of a backpack survey? results of a backpack survey?

Data CycleData Cycle::

Specify the problem and

plan.Interpret and discuss the

data.

Collect data from a variety

of sources.Process and represent the

data.

Numeracy in Numeracy in World HistoryWorld History

What’s Up with 60? Ancient What’s Up with 60? Ancient Sumerians and a Special Number. Sumerians and a Special Number.

Made to Measure: The Ancient Made to Measure: The Ancient Egyptian System of MeasurementEgyptian System of Measurement

Roman NumeralsRoman Numerals

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Phi, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Phi, Divine Proportion, Golden Ratio)Divine Proportion, Golden Ratio)

Numeracy inNumeracy inUnited States HistoryUnited States History

Resources of the Union and Resources of the Union and Confederacy, 1861Confederacy, 1861

Newspaper Article from Newspaper Article from St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Post-Dispatch, February 8, 2000February 8, 2000

Decennial Immigration Statistics Decennial Immigration Statistics

World War II: Facts of WarWorld War II: Facts of War

Numeracy in Numeracy in EconomicsEconomics

Interest Tables for Personal Financial Interest Tables for Personal Financial PlanningPlanning

Double Your Money / Rule of 72Double Your Money / Rule of 72

Don’t Have Enough Money? Budget Don’t Have Enough Money? Budget Busters That Can Save You $5,450Busters That Can Save You $5,450

Newspaper Article from Newspaper Article from St. Louis Post-St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Dispatch, February 8, 2000February 8, 2000

Plastic DebtPlastic Debt

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Scholastic Math Magazine

Teacher’s Resource Guide

www.scholastic.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Hands-0n Math Projects with Hands-0n Math Projects with Real Life ApplicationsReal Life Applications

22ndnd edition, grades 6 – 12 edition, grades 6 – 12Judith A. Muschla and Gary R. MuschlaJudith A. Muschla and Gary R. MuschlaJossey-Bass TeacherJossey-Bass Teacherwww.josseybass.comISBN: 978-0-7879-8179-2ISBN: 978-0-7879-8179-2

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

730 Daily Math Warm-Ups730 Daily Math Warm-Ups

Hope MartinHope Martin

J. Weston Walch PublisherJ. Weston Walch Publisherwww.walchcat.com

ISBN: 0-8251-2802-1ISBN: 0-8251-2802-1

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Real-Life Math:Real-Life Math:

Tables, Charts, & GraphsTables, Charts, & GraphsFractions, Ratios, & RatesFractions, Ratios, & RatesGeometryGeometryAlgebraAlgebraStatisticsStatisticsDecimals & PercentsDecimals & Percents

J. Weston Walch PublisherJ. Weston Walch Publisherwww.walchcat.comwww.walchcat.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Integrating Math in the Real Integrating Math in the Real World:World:

The Math of FoodThe Math of FoodThe Math of Homes & BuildingsThe Math of Homes & BuildingsThe Math of SportsThe Math of Sports

J. Weston Walch PublishersJ. Weston Walch Publisherswww.walchcat.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Math You Really Need:Math You Really Need:

BaseballBaseballTravelingTravelingMusic and ArtMusic and ArtMoneyMoneyAround the HouseAround the HouseMath in Many PlacesMath in Many Places

J. Weston Walch PublisherJ. Weston Walch Publisherwww.walchcat.comwww.walchcat.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Math for the Real WorldMath for the Real World

Book CollectionBook Collection

Rosen Classroom Books & MaterialsRosen Classroom Books & Materials

www.rosenclassroom.comwww.rosenclassroom.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:

Why Do I Need Math? – VideoWhy Do I Need Math? – Video

Math … Who Needs It? – VideoMath … Who Needs It? – Video

Life by the Numbers Series – VideoLife by the Numbers Series – Video

Math 4 Real Series – VideoMath 4 Real Series – Video

www.teachersmedia.comwww.teachersmedia.com

NAC Resources:NAC Resources:Bulletin Board Ideas:Bulletin Board Ideas:

– We Are Thankful For…We Are Thankful For…– History & Math ConnectHistory & Math Connect– Thanksgiving by the NumbersThanksgiving by the Numbers– You by Your Time, Statistics You by Your Time, Statistics

ProjectProject– Metric Week, 10/10Metric Week, 10/10– Pi Day, 3/14Pi Day, 3/14– Math Isn’t ScaryMath Isn’t Scary– Snowflake SymmetrySnowflake Symmetry– Women’s History MonthWomen’s History Month– Spring Graphing ProjectsSpring Graphing Projects– Factoring in a White Factoring in a White

ChristmasChristmas– Multiples of Holiday BlessingsMultiples of Holiday Blessings

NAC Documentation:NAC Documentation: High Schools That WorkHigh Schools That Work

Reading, Writing, & Numeracy Across the Curriculum Reading, Writing, & Numeracy Across the Curriculum Information SheetInformation Sheet

Teacher’s Name:Teacher’s Name: Christine Scheffel Christine Scheffel Department:Department: Mathematics MathematicsCourse Title:Course Title: Mathematics Mathematics Grade Level(s):Grade Level(s): 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12Strategy Used:Strategy Used: Discussion, math Examples, and Writing to show connections between math and Discussion, math Examples, and Writing to show connections between math and

careers.careers.The attached student sample represents the work of…The attached student sample represents the work of…an individual student.an individual student.group of students (# in the group ____).group of students (# in the group ____).This assignment is….This assignment is….isolated.isolated.part of a sequential development.part of a sequential development.This student sample represents a(an)….This student sample represents a(an)….class assignment.class assignment.homework assignmenthomework assignmentenrichment exerciseenrichment exercisefinal assessmentfinal assessmentcross curricular lesson (list areas: _________________________________) cross curricular lesson (list areas: _________________________________) Briefly describe the strategy and the evaluation method used.Briefly describe the strategy and the evaluation method used. Discuss different careers and how many different individuals use mathematics everyday. Help Discuss different careers and how many different individuals use mathematics everyday. Help

students see the difference between classroom mathematics and real world mathematics. Have students see the difference between classroom mathematics and real world mathematics. Have students read the story problems and find the answers. Have students write about a career that students read the story problems and find the answers. Have students write about a career that they are interested in and give at least 3 examples where math is used in that career.they are interested in and give at least 3 examples where math is used in that career.

Attach a copy of the assignment instructions, Attach a copy of the assignment instructions, the grading rubric, and a student sample.the grading rubric, and a student sample.

Scheffel’s Website:Scheffel’s Website:www.scheffel.webs.com

RTI ChartsRTI Charts

Pi Day PresentationPi Day Presentation

SQRR Reading Strategy with PSAE WorkkeysSQRR Reading Strategy with PSAE Workkeys

Variety of Math Worksheets for Every Variety of Math Worksheets for Every HolidayHoliday

Set Up a Math Lab PresentationSet Up a Math Lab Presentation

Numeracy & Travel PresentationNumeracy & Travel Presentation

Metric Conversions PresentationMetric Conversions Presentation

Formula Matching WorksheetsFormula Matching Worksheets