Podcasts about Numeracy

"I still don't believe it happened..." What's it like to face the most famous clock on television? We chat to Oxford mathematician Dr Tom Crawford - best known as the creator of the award-winning 'Tom Rocks Maths' outreach programme - about what it was like to step into Rachel Riley's shoes on Countdown.  What's the best tactic for tackling the numbers round? How did he prepare? Did he really only have 30 seconds to find a solution? Tom gives us a glimpse behind-the-scenes of this British institution. 

In this episode of Work in Progress, we're talking about the integral role adult basic education plays in helping working-age adults achieve literacy and numeracy, increasing their employability. My guests are Sharon Bonney, CEO of Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), and Jacqueline Aguilera, project manager for Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy. Adult basic education covers a range of literacy skills beyond just reading and writing, including numeracy, critical thinking, digital literacy, and contextual skills for careers and life. COABE works to inspire educators and help adults succeed, with national, state, and local partnerships to provide education and skills training for adult learners. Bonney says it is a vast network. "We work with many different partners, over a hundred national partners such as IBM SkillsBuild, Google, Amazon, and Tyson Foods. There's 49 state partners that we work with called State Associations. We have over 2,300 local programs and then we also have 60,000 individual members," she explains. Bonney adds that adult education programs serve a diverse population with significant barriers to employment and economic mobility, including migrants, those who have aged out of foster care, the homeless, formerly incarcerated, and immigrants. The Houston Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy is one of those local programs. "Some individuals need language skills. They need career prep. They need pre-skilling or upskilling. There are different types of programs that actually help to connect the learners to career opportunities. That is very important because adult ed is a talent pool developer," says Aguilera, who manages that program. Bonney continues, "They're working with learners with the most barriers to life and employment, and they have a great success rate. Helping get people to work, and helping to break generational curses. We're helping to feed these learners into the workforce and into community college." Adult education matters and it makes a difference to the community, says Aguilera. "Passion, commitment, and the dedication to the success of not only the individuals, but of the community and the families, and then the impact that they can have, again, returning to the economic health of the city, which benefits the states, which benefits the nation." Bonney, Aguilera, and I discuss how, despite their enormous impact, these programs are often significantly underfunded and how they try to overcome that. You can listen to the entire podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Episode 357: Sharon Bonney, CEO, COABE, and Jacqueline Aguilera, Houston Mayor's Office for Adult LiteracyHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4Transcript: Download the transcript for this episode hereWork in Progress Podcast: Catch up on previous episodes here

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & UnitsHave you ever wished for a simple yet effective way to improve math instruction without overwhelming teachers?Many educators struggle with making math lessons engaging, equitable, and effective. Without clear guidance, teaching methods can vary widely, leading to inconsistent student experiences. But what if there was a structured, research-backed approach that empowers teachers while ensuring high-quality instruction for all students?You'll learn: Discover how instructional recipes provide clear, research-based strategies that simplify lesson planning while enhancing student engagement.Learn how small, high-leverage instructional changes can lead to significant improvements in student understanding and classroom equity.Gain insights into practical teaching techniques, including effective task launches, student discourse strategies, and how to provide hints and extensions without lowering cognitive demand.Tune in now to explore how instructional recipes can transform your math teaching approach—giving both you and your students a more rewarding experience!Show NotesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Not sure what matters most when designing math improvement plans? Take this assessment and get a free customized report: https://makemathmoments.com/grow/ Math coordinators and leaders – Ready to design your math improvement plan with guidance, support and using structure? Learn how to follow our 4 stage process. https://growyourmathprogram.com Looking to supplement your curriculum with problem based lessons and units? Make Math Moments Problem Based Lessons & Units comparison is a crucial yet often overlooked concept in elementary mathematics. Many students in grades 4-6 struggle with fractions and multiplication, while those in grades 7-8 need a strong foundation to think algebraically. In this episode, we explore how understanding multiplicative comparison can unlock deeper mathematical reasoning and support students' progression. When should we introduce it? How do we leverage it effectively? Join us as we break it down with real-world examples!Key Takeaways:Understanding how it differs from additive comparison.A bridge between multiplication, fractions, and algebraic thinking.How a strong grasp of multiplicative comparison supports algebraic reasoning.Key moments to reinforce the concept in elementary math.Practical ways to help students develop this understanding through rich tasks and discussion.Show NotesLove the show? Text us your big takeaway!Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessmentAre you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don't want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.

Many of us believe that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of ageing, but a new study looking at how our skills change with age challenges that idea. Ian Sample talks to Ludger Woessmann, a professor of economics at the university of Munich and one of the study's authors, to find out how the team delved into the data to come to their conclusions, and what they discovered about how we can all maintain our faculties for as long as possible.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

The Cleveland nonprofit Seeds of Literacy offers free tutoring to help adults who struggle with reading comprehension and basic math. Many students go on to get their GED and some pursue college.

Professional Learning Communities, or PLCs, provide a collegial network for educators to reflect on and improve their practice. We look at an evaluation of a pre-packaged PLC program that did not improve PLCs in schools, and wonder how we can support educators at the building level instead. Later, we look at how very early math is learned by children. They experience the snowball effect, meaning it is far more important that learners have experiences with math regardless of the specific types of math they may experience. Math is good, m'kay.

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After years of declining results for teenagers in international maths and reading tests it is time for New Zealand's adults to hang their heads in shame. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

How can we spark a love for math and challenge the myth of the “math person”? In this episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews Co-Founder and CEO of Zearn, Shalinee Sharma to discuss how mindset, persistence, and fun can transform math learning. Shalinee shares research on how American and Japanese students approach problem-solving and explains why experts succeed by working slower, not faster. Together, they unpack how traditional teaching can hinder math learning and explore strategies to help students embrace challenges and deepen their understanding. Focusing on Shalinee's four pillars of math education, the conversation highlights making math fun and visual. From using games and money to engaging with real-world scenarios, Shalinee emphasizes sparking curiosity to build “math minds.” Hayley shares personal stories about teaching and the parallels between fostering a love for literacy and numeracy. This episode offers actionable insights for parents and educators looking to make math a source of joy and lifelong curiosity. Read Shalinee's book: Math Mind: The Simple Plan to Loving Math 

Principals say some school-leavers will have to rethink their plans after failing critical NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Thousands of students failed the numeracy, reading, and writing tests and cannot get an NCEA qualification until they pass. To rub salt into the wound, a nine-year-old Porirua boy was among the students who passed. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

It appears that barely half the teenagers who tried to meet the critical NCEA literacy and numeracy benchmark via online tests this year succeeded. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann

Multiplicative and mental computation strategies. Concrete tools and manipulatives. You can count on all the mathematics metalanguage this week, as Juliana, Numeracy Adviser K - 6 and Primary School Teacher, joins us on the couch to discuss improving student outcomes in numeracy. Before diving into practical strategies, we first talk about the importance of building a culture of curiosity in the classroom and the power of asking effective questions to develop students' numeracy skills. Juliana backs this up with valuable references to evidence-based resources and advice guides for teachers on the topic of questioning. We take you through various ways to guide students in building their capacity in communication, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding and fluency, enabling them to work mathematically in an interconnected way. In the spirit of numeracy being everyone's business, we sum up by delving into cross-curricular teaching opportunities. From dates and timelines in history to applying a data lens to writing tasks in English, get ready to be inspired by ideas that can help you promote mathematical thinking in the classroom.  By our calculations, this episode is one not to be missed. We acknowledge that this episode of the Teach NSW Podcast was recorded on the homelands of the Darug people. We pay respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples listening to TeachCast today. Connect with us If you would like to provide feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please contact teachcast@det.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with the TeachCast team. Follow the Teach NSW team on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Resources and useful links Teach NSW - become a teacher in a NSW public school and find out how a career in teaching can open doors for you. Statewide Staffrooms - join the numeracy Statewide Staffroom to connect and share advice, resources and learnings with other teachers in NSW public schools. Universal Resources Hub - NSW Department of Education teachers can access the Questioning in numeracy lesson advice guide which provides recommendations, information and practical tools and strategies for using questioning within lessons.  Big Ideas to Start Strong across K - 6 - learn about some of the big ideas and core concepts that underpin much of the NSW mathematics syllabus. reSolve - access innovative curriculum-aligned teaching resources and professional learning for teachers from the Australian Academy of Science's mathematics education program.  Interview for Student Reasoning (IfSR) - explore a suite of teacher-led optional online numeracy assessments for K-10 students.

The government is spending $2.5 million on extra teaching for teenagers struggling with NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. Secondary Principals' Association president Vaughan Couillault spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Bill Crews talks with Patrick McGing, Principal at Westbourne CollegeSydney about literacy rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Nancy Jordan. She has been at the forefront of all things to do with early numeracy research including looking at screeners and intervention. Many of you come from the science of reading world and are fans of Scarborough's Reading Rope, Nancy and colleagues have put together a Number Sense one! I've popped the citation in the show notes.    Throughout this conversation she delves into what number sense is, why it's important, how we can develop it and how to assess it. Nancy also covers the role of manipulatives and the transition to understanding fractions.  Resources mentioned: SENS: Screener for Early Number Sense Number Sense Interventions Jordan, N. C., Devlin, B. L., & Botello, M. (2022). Core foundations of early mathematics: refining the number sense framework. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 46, 101181. ICME Ginsburg, Greenes, & Balfanz - Big Math for Little Kids Bob Siegler Nora Newcomb Chelsea Cutting. What Works Clearinghouse   You can connect with Nancy: Twitter: @Dr_nancyjordan Email: njordan@udel.edu Website: https://sites.google.com/a/udel.edu/nancy-jordan/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Today, Mothers of the Forest facilitator Joy Maseno discusses the positive impact numeracy and literacy lessons have had on the women of rural Kenya. "We feel truly blessed that you're giving such consideration to our physical well being and good mental health. Just like the other Mothers in the Garashi area in Coast Province, a great many of our Mothers never had an opportunity to go to school as young girls. They felt education had indeed passed them by." Read this article here: wordforest.org/2024/02/16/mothers-of-the-forest-rusinga-island-the-positive-impact-of-literacy-and-numeracy-classes-2/ Donate to our fight against the climate crisis here: wordforest.org/donate/

Ever wondered if conventional education is the only path to raising curious, well-educated children? Our latest episode features Keri McDonald, acclaimed author of "Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom," who transitioned from an economics major to a passionate advocate for homeschooling and self-directed learning. Keri's personal journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she shares how shadowing a homeschooling family completely reshaped her views on education and led her to embrace the unschooling movement for her own children in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The pandemic acted as a catalyst, pushing many parents to reconsider traditional schooling. We explore various alternative education models that have gained popularity, such as homeschooling, micro schooling, hybrid approaches, and online learning platforms. Addressing concerns about the efficacy of these methods, we draw on peer-reviewed studies to demonstrate that children educated through these alternative models often excel, particularly in entrepreneurship. You'll also gain insights into how unrealistic educational benchmarks can affect perceptions of a child's abilities, and why a non-traditional approach might just be the answer. Building a supportive community is crucial for a successful homeschooling journey, and this episode is packed with practical advice on how to find your tribe. From utilizing Facebook groups and local initiatives to understanding the landscape of micro schools, we guide you through the myriad options available to connect with like-minded families. Learn from grassroots efforts and specific examples, like those in South Florida, to navigate the burgeoning world of innovative schooling options. Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, Keri's insights and our discussion will provide valuable guidance and encouragement. Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom by Kerry McDonald *Please note that some of the links included in this article are Amazon affiliate links. CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Connect and follow along with Janae's Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Sign Up For Our Newsletter Here School to Homeschool Website

Aimee Bartlett talks about her part in a large longitudinal study on New Zealand preschoolers looking at language and numeracy skill development Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Thousands of young people have failed new co-requisite NCEA literacy and numeracy tests. It's the first year students have needed to pass them to achieve NCEA - and in May, 54 percent failed the maths test. Secondary Principals' Council chair Kate Gainsford says it's not the end of their NCEA journey because students get repeated opportunities. She explained there's the online external and extra standards made available from an approved list next year - and the following. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of thousands of teenagers are failing new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests, many more than once. Here's education correspondent John Gerritsen.

Thousands of teens failed the first round of NCEA literacy and numeracy co-requisite tests this year. Out of around 55,000 students more than 50 percent failed the maths test - half of those who failed were Maori and Pacific students. Secondary Principals Association vice president Louise Anaru spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest NAPLAN (National Assessment Program—Literacy and Numeracy) test results reveal one in three Australian children are not meeting the required reading and writing standards. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information. - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු පාසල් සිසුන් බොහෝ පිරිසක් අදාළ සාක්ෂරතාවය සහ සංඛ්‍යාත්මක දැනුම මට්ටමේ නොසිටින බව මෙම වසරේ දී ඕස්ට්‍රේලියානු සිසුන්ගේ සාක්ෂරතාවය සහ සංඛ්‍යාත්මක දැනුම පිළිබඳ ප්‍රවීණතාවය මැන බැලීම සිදු කරන NAPLAN පරීක්ෂණයෙන් පෙනී ගොස් තිබේ. මේ පිලිබඳ තොරතුරු අද කාලීන තොරතුරු විග්‍රහයෙන්.

NAPLAN results reveal 1 in 3 students are not meeting basic literacy and numeracy expectations.  Joint statement on school funding. Early childhood educators to receive conditional pay boost.. How charter schools became politically isolated. US - after years of failed education reforms, Chicago embraces community schools. NZ - teacher warns NZ educators of dangers of charter schools.Great State School of the week - Phoenix P-12 Collegewww.adogs.info

Welcome to another episode of Passion Struck! Host John R. Miles interviews Shalinee Sharma, a leading math learning expert, and CEO of Zearn, a math learning platform. Sharma discusses the importance of math education and debunks common myths surrounding math learning. She emphasizes the need for belief and belonging in math classrooms, highlighting the benefits of understanding, problem-solving, and creativity in mathematics. Sharma also explores mathematics's universal beauty and mystique, showcasing its role in everyday life and the universe. Shalinee Sharma is the author of "Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math."Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/shalinee-sharma-the-world-needs-more-math-minds/SponsorsBabbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION.Stop hair loss before it's gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair. Start your free online visit today at “Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.”Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “Quince dot com slash PASSION” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIMEOrder a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today!  Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader's Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode, you will learn:The importance of math education and debunking common myths about mathThe benefits of math education, including problem-solving skills and creativityThe significance of numeracy and its universal language in mathematicsHow math can soothe the soul and provide a sense of beauty and patternsThe value of belonging and membership in the context of learning mathAll things Shalinee Sharma: https://about.zearn.org/math-mind-bookCatch More of Passion StruckWatch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth.Can't miss my episode with Jacob Morgan on the Vital Power of Leading With VulnerabilityListen to my interview withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through KindnessCatch my interview with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialListen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the PlanetLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

What does developing as a math-teacher look like? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss one stage of a math teacher's journey. Talking Points: Designing the Success MapBuilding Numeracy - a step in the cycleUnderstanding models versus strategiesOwning partners of 10, 100, 1000, and 1Describing mathematical relationships correctly

Enter to win a free set of Wipebook Flipcharts for your Thinking Classroom: ⁠www.wipebook.com/TTT⁠ In this episode, Kyle and Dean chat with Jerrold Wiebe (@Jerroldwiebe), a Numeracy & Mathematics Consultant and a part of the Building Thinking Classrooms Canadian team. A "legacy" teacher with over 35 years of experience in education, ranging from classroom teaching to district math lead, Jerrold shares his journey from being introduced to Building Thinking Classrooms and how it has revolutionized his approach to teaching and learning. We discuss the profound impact of Thinking Classrooms, highlighting stories of student transformation, the importance of fostering a culture of lifelong learning among educators, and the strategic shifts that educators can make to enhance student engagement and understanding. Jerrold's reflections on professional development, alongside his vibrant anecdotes, offer invaluable insights into fostering educational environments that challenge and inspire both students and teachers alike.

Introducing - Changing Literacy and Numeracy Learning Challenges Program This course is why I have been called a wizard - and it contains magic. The very practical approach I take is designed to get even the most reluctant learner involved.I've developed the support my own parents couldn't find for me. I always promised students that an hour with us was worth three in your bedroom. Now you get to recreate this for your child. Course Link: https://dr-naoise-oreilly.thinkific.com

How headmistress Manisha Gazula radically (and controversially) transformed the literacy, and life, outcomes for her students at Marsden Road Public School

SPP 179: Measures and Interventions for Numeracy Development Join us as #psychedpodcast talks with Dr. Poncy and Dr. Duhon on math! https://brianponcy.wixsite.com/mind Brian C. Poncy, PhD., is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. He is a recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Dissertation Award from Division 16 (School Psychology) of… Continue reading SPP 179: Measures and Interventions for Numeracy Development

Join us for a lovely chat with Kendra Jacobs about mathematizing our world around us and bringing it into our classrooms. Listen in and learn the one simple thing you can do in your classroom to get students to enjoy mathematics instead of despise it. Kendra is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, facilitating ‘Teaching Children Numeracy' and ‘Numeracy for Diverse Learners'. She is the founder of Mathematizing 247, where her mission is to inspire and empower elementary teachers to create engaging, joyful, and equitable math opportunities.She works as a part-time classroom support teacher, alongside educators to support strong numeracy instruction that nurtures the development of joyful, independent learners.You'll Learn: The one simple thing you can do in your classroom to get students to enjoy mathematics; Why we as educators need to ensure that our students don't perceive mathematics as only a societal access gateway;Why picking one particular part of your day to begin intentionally bringing out the mathematics is the best way to start; and,Why leveraging oral language and curiosity can bring joy into mathematics learning experiences.Resources: Pumpkin Time Bomb ActivityKendra Jacob's Instagram @mathematizing247www.mathematizing247.comDistrict Math Leaders: How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? What about opportunities for those who are eager and willing to elevate their practice, but do not have the support? Book a call with our District Improvement Program Team to learn how we can not only help you craft, refine and implement your district math learning goals, but also provide all of the professional learning supports your educators need to grow at the speed of their learning. Book a short conversation with our team now.  Please help new listeners find the show. Leave a rating or review on your platform. Get a Customized Math Improvement Plan For Your District.Are you district leader for mathematics? Take the 12 minute assessment and you'll get a free, customized improvement plan to shape and grow the 6 parts of any strong mathematics program.Take the assessment

I loved talking to Ellen because her research seems to so nicely cover both System 1 and System 2 thinking - how small feelings should influence us and at the same time how actual numbers and thinking about numbers should also influence us. Dr. Ellen Peters, PhD is the Philip H. Knight Chair and Professor and Director, Center for Science Communication Research, at the University of Oregon. Dr. Peters is an academic expert in decision making and the science of communication. She researches how people judge and decide and how communication can improve healthcare decisions. She has researched how emotions and number abilities link to human judgment and decision making. She is interested in how numeracy (number ability) can improve decision making. She is the author of Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers.

Literacy is something many of us take for granted, and yet one in three people in Saskatchewan struggle when it comes to things like reading, writing, comprehension numeracy skills. At Foundations Learning and Skills Saskatchewan, a dedicated group of staff and volunteers is helping adults who want to improve their literacy skills for free. Charlene Siwak is the Adult Literacy Coordinator at Foundations and sees the impact literacy has in our community. She takes listeners inside the Adult Literacy Programs offered by Foundations and why this work means so much to her in this episode. I think it takes courage for people to admit when they need help and seek out resources that can help them achieve their goals, and when it comes to Foundations Learning and Skills, the goals it helps people reach revolve around literacy.The organization, formerly known as READ Saskatoon, has been helping people 18 and over in Saskatoon and the province for decades achieve their learning goals.Charlene Siwak and her colleagues work with learners from all walks of life in Saskatoon to help them reach their goals, and what I found so interesting in speaking with Charlene is just how unique it is working with adult learners compared high school or elementary school students. She is passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives and as you will discover in our conversation, loves working with adults to reach their education goals. I learned so much from Charlene in our conversation and I know you are going to as well. Thank you for listening and supporting a local, independent podcasts here in Saskatoon. I really appreciate your support. Don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast and feel free to leave a 5-star review if you like what you hear. Cheers...Eric 

New data paints a 'dire' picture of our children's academic abilities, sparking concern from experts. Results from the 2023 NCEA Literacy and Numeracy assessments show that 2 out of 3 Year 10 students passed the reading component and only half passed writing and numeracy. The writing results are a step up from last year's pilot, but reading and mathematics skills are down. Secondary Principals' Association President Vaughan Couillault says these results are worrying, but primary schools haven't equipped students with the foundational skills needed. "That's not to portion blame to our primary colleagues, but the prep work hasn't been done. And then you throw over the last 2-3 years of disruption- we're weighing and measuring students who were very disadvantaged."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and Columnist Arah Iloabugichukwu raises our awareness around Black Literacy and Numeracy and how it is the foundation to any future financial literacy conversations we could ever have. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackequity/message

  Kathleen talks with John Jay's Interim Dean of Academic Programs and Professor of Political Science Andrew Sidman about the college's strategic plan initiative focusing on quantitative literacy and reasoning. Visit indoorvoicespodcast.com for more.

Numeracy is the foundational skill at the heart of so many of the money-making decisions you make every single day as an entrepreneur. From figuring how much to pay your staff, interpreting financial statements, to pinpointing whether you're getting any ROI on your expensive hires, this is the skill that not only helps you make more profit, but live a better life.   Eleanor is speaking to Dr. Ellen Peters, the Philip H. Knight Chair and Professor in both the School of Journalist and Communication as well as Psychology at the University of Oregon. She's also the Director of the Center for Science Communication Research, where her research largely looks at the basic building blocks of human judgment and decision-making: emotions and number abilities. She's sharing why we cannot leave our numeric ability behind in the classroom, the consequences of being functionally innumerate, and what happens when we become more numerate.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/ai5

The federal government is concerned that millions of Australians are losing jobs or are even embarrassed to apply for work because they lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. - Η ομοσπονδιακή κυβέρνηση ανησυχεί ότι εκατομμύρια Αυστραλοί χάνουν θέσεις εργασίας ή ντρέπονται ακόμη και να υποβάλουν αίτηση για εργασία, επειδή στερούνται βασικών δεξιοτήτων ανάγνωσης, γραφής και αριθμητικής.

The National Party has released its education policy, the same week a government document redefining the curriculum has also been released, termed a common-practice model. This is against a backdrop of NZ children's falling performance in reading and maths compared to international standards. Leader Christopher Luxon says two-thirds of secondary school students failed to meet minimum standards in reading, writing and maths, and 98% of decile one year 10 students failed a basic writing test. The National Party's 'Teaching the Basics Brilliantly' policy is promising to make primary and intermediate students spend at least one hour reading, writing and doing maths everyday. It also wants to rewrite the curriculum to clearly state what must be taught in these areas each year, and test students twice-yearly from Year 3. Kathryn talks to Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at Massey University, James Chapman.

George Couros begins this episode with a reflection on who we surround ourselves with in schools. When the administration looks to hire, one consideration should be how the gifts of prospective employees have talents, abilities, and interests that differ from the existing team. Beyond hiring for a variety of strengths and talents, Dr. Kimberly Miles talks about how she is also involved in learning while putting the people she serves in positions where they can lead. Dr. Kimberly Miles, who is passionate about early literacy and has been a teacher, reading coach, instructional coach, summer school facilitator, and administrator, joins this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast with George Couros. Miles reminds us that when we build a team that has a variety of gifts, that is when we find the greatest return on investment in the people we serve. Quotes: "We have to not just do what we have always done, but do what our kids need...and that takes learning on our part." - Dr. Kimberly Miles "My role as a principal is to silence as much noise as I can to allow (teachers) to focus on what is happening in their classroom." - Dr. Kimberly Miles Links: Dr. Kimberly Miles Twitter - https://twitter.com/afewthingsworth Dr. Kimberly Miles Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimberly_anne_miles/ Dr. Kimberly Miles Website - http://www.kimberlyannemiles.com/ Literacy Building Blocks (Literacy & Numeracy) - https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4c47d713-d1fc-4c94-bc97-08998d93d3ad/resource/58e18175-5681-4543-b617-c8efe5b7b0e9/download/5365951-2011-framework-student-learning.pdf "Reading and writing should be the floor, not the ceiling." Yong Zhao - https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/1026289317767835648 __________________________________________ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros Because of a Teacher - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Because of a Teacher 2 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=194833450X&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2SBTFVTBT0S6X The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d Music from Bensound - http://bensound.com/

The Ministry of Education is so concerned with fail rates in proposed literacy and numeracy exams, they've asked the Qualifications Authority to allow students to use spell check during testing. A pilot run in the middle of last year with mostly Year 10 students had pass rates of 34 percent in writing, 56 percent in maths, and 64 percent in reading. The Ministry and the NZQA are at loggerheads over the high failure rates, with the Authority refusing to budge on how it plans to test children. Education Minister Jan Tinetti spoke to Guyon Espiner.  

This is part 2 of a two part series on numeracy and literacy - teaching the philosophy and practice. This recording is taken from a Modern Miss Mason workshop. Grab your conference ticket or sign up for The Collective here: https://www.leahboden.com/

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People have a complicated relationship to mathematics. We all use it in our everyday lives, from calculating a tip at a restaurant to estimating the probability of some future event. But many people find the subject intimidating, if not off-putting. John Allen Paulos has long been working to make mathematics more approachable and encourage people to become more numerate. We talk about how people think about math, what kinds of math they should know, and the role of stories and narrative to make math come alive. Support Mindscape on Patreon.John Allen Paulos received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is currently a professor of mathematics at Temple University. He s a bestselling author, and frequent contributor to publications such as ABCNews.com, the Guardian, and Scientific American. Among his awards are the Science Communication award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Mathematics Communication Award from the Joint Policy Board of Mathematics. His new book is Who's Counting? Uniting Numbers and Narratives with Stories from Pop Culture, Puzzles, Politics, and More.Web pageWikipediaAmazon author pageTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The literature review presents many challenges. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Beattie walks you through a process that will set you on a path to a successful Chapter 2! Ellen is an educational leader, developer, and consultant specializing in positive academic leadership, online teaching and learning, and neuroscience. She also operates an educational consulting platform, the Center for Intentional Learning.Highlights: Chapter 2 is an overview of the published literature and discusses the sources in conversation with each other (which requires high-level cognitive skills that can be enhanced by self-care...but the way, how is your self-care?)It often takes longer than other sections because it requires a deep understanding of your field (and this takes TIME) - you are going from a passive consumer to an active creatorThis task requires high-level cognitive skills (how is your self-care?)The literature review is an evolving document - you will be revising and adding to this until your oral defense Think of this task as a puzzle and go through some systematic steps to build your chapter 2Gather your resources (these must be diverse and include multiple viewpoints )Organize your sources (you will want an organizational system for these)Scan your sources and only read  the ones relevant to your studyTake notes - you must do this in a systematic way (for example a synthesis matrix - more on that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/9643971Mind map or outline to get a picture of how your story is going to be told - this is important - DO NOT SKIP THIS!! Share this with your chair before you write.Review your matrix focusing on synthesis. You must maintain your academic voice - Chapter 2 is not a book report or an annotated bibliography.  Think of synthesis as a conversation among the authors of the research you are reading. What are they agreeing about? Disagreeing about?Start writing! Write in whatever order works for you - once you have an outline, follow the outline, but don't force yourself to write from beginning to end in a linear fashion (unless that works for you!)Trust yourself and the process!Seek out and accept feedbackResist rabbit holesStay sane (remember that self-care thing?)Adopt this mantra: Better today than yesterday Connect with Ellenhttps://twitter.com/en_beattiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/enbeattie/Ellen's publication mentioned in intro: The Power of the Positive: Enhancing Online Student Engagement for Adult Literacy Learners, is highlighted in Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy.   Get The Happy Doc Student Handbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732Get your Happy Doc Student Swag here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/happy-doc-student-podcast-swag/Other resources available at: http://Expandyourhappy.com Support this free content by treating Heather to a yummy green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expandyourhappy

Let's take a trip to where it all begins, at least academically, with early literacy and numeracy. On this episode, early learning experts Dr. Cindy Jiban and Dr. Tammy Baumann join us to share classroom strategies to help young learners navigate this important season of life. How do we help children master the critical constrained and unconstrained skills necessary to build a solid foundation for more advanced pursuits? How do we balance meeting state and local mandates, particularly for reading, with developing a love for literature, knowledge and oral language? How do we address unfinished learning or intervene early when it's clear a young learner needs additional support?  The discussion touches on the science of reading, why early numeracy sometimes takes a backseat to early literacy, and how teachers early in their career can hit the ground running in these areas. 

What are numbers and where does our number sense come from? Is numeracy an innate part of our biology, or is it a cultural invention? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the origins of numbers. (originally published 6/15/2021) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Thorp, The Man for All Markets — How to Think for Yourself, A Real Estate Cautionary Tale, Hedge Fund History and Warnings, The Incredible Power of Basic Numeracy (and How to Develop It), Thought Experiments on Risk, Popular Delusions, Cryptocurrencies, and More | Brought to you by Wealthfront automated investing, Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel, and Eight Sleep's Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. More on all three below.Edward O. Thorp (@edwardothorp) is the author of the bestseller Beat the Dealer, which transformed the game of blackjack. His subsequent book, Beat the Market, coauthored with Sheen T. Kassouf, influenced securities markets around the globe. He is also the author of A Man for All Markets: From Las Vegas to Wall Street, How I Beat the Dealer and the Market.Edward was one of the world's best blackjack players and investors, and his hedge funds were profitable every year for 29 years. He lives in Newport Beach, California.You can find our first conversation here.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Wealthfront! Wealthfront pioneered the automated investing movement, sometimes referred to as ‘robo-advising,' and they currently oversee $28 billion of assets for their clients. It takes about three minutes to sign up, and then Wealthfront will build you a globally diversified portfolio of ETFs based on your risk appetite and manage it for you at an incredibly low cost. Smart investing should not feel like a rollercoaster ride. Let the professionals do the work for you. Go to Wealthfront.com/Tim and open a Wealthfront account today, and you'll get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life. Wealthfront will automate your investments for the long term. Get started today at Wealthfront.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by Eight Sleep! Eight Sleep's Pod Pro Cover is the easiest and fastest way to sleep at the perfect temperature. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking to offer the most advanced (and user-friendly) solution on the market. Simply add the Pod Pro Cover to your current mattress and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. It also splits your bed in half, so your partner can choose a totally different temperature.And now, my dear listeners—that's you—can get $250 off the Pod Pro Cover. Simply go to EightSleep.com/Tim or use code TIM at checkout. *This episode is also brought to you by Vuori clothing! Vuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel, perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed for maximum comfort and versatility so that you look and feel as good in everyday life as you do working out.Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at VuoriClothing.com/Tim. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but you'll also enjoy free shipping on any US orders over $75 and free returns.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.