Numeracy Initiatives
Numeracy is “the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems and make decisions in a variety of situations, including real-life scenarios” (BC Ministry of Education and Child Care).
Numeracy involves students recognizing and understanding the role of mathematics in the world and having the capacities to use mathematical knowledge and skills purposely. To support students in becoming numerate and using mathematics confidently at school and in their lives, the district develops and implements various numeracy initiatives across the district.
Providing support for these initiatives are Numeracy Helping Teachers, leaders in the development and implementation of research informed numeracy curriculum within the district. Numeracy Helping teachers work one-on-one with teachers pursuing numeracy inquiry questions, provide district-wide support, and facilitate professional learning through workshops, book clubs, and more. Numeracy Helping Teachers also locate, provide, and guide the use of resources for classroom teachers.
In collaboration with Numeracy Helping Teachers, the Research and Evaluation Department collects, analyzes, and reports on the data from evaluations of select numeracy initiatives.
The Research and Evaluation Department provides support with the following initiatives. Downloadable reports and infographics are provided where permission has been granted.
2022/2023
2021/2022
2019/2020:
To learn more about numeracy initiatives and supports in 51视频, please contact one of our district's Numeracy Helping Teachers or email RESE-Office@surreyschools.ca.
CONTACT | DEPARTMENT | EMAIL |
| Chris Hunter, Numeracy Helping Teacher | Priority Practices | hunter_c@surreyschools.ca |
| Marc Garneau, Numeracy Helping Teacher | Priority Practices | garneau_m@surreyschools.ca |
| Anna-Maria Karout, Senior Research Analyst | Research and Evaluation | karout_a@surreyschools.ca |
