The evidence that I have, shows that in 2017, 39% of my students got numeracy from achievement standards compared to one of my classes this year where there was a significant 77% increase from the previous year. My final analysis showed that in one class 94% got numeracy and 100% in the other. Particular mention needs to be made for the quality of grade for a Statistics achievement standard worth 4 credits that has both a literacy and numeracy component.
National statistics show that 27% of the students who sat the assessment got a merit grade, national decile 1 statistics was 17% and in my class, 85% of the students got a merit grade.
What did I do to make this happen?
Well, we started with the basics to build up learner confidence.
Maths is like a foreign language so each standard had a list of subject-specific vocabulary which learners had to explain AND in most cases, find an appropriate image to reinforce their understanding.
Achievement criteria and Teaching/Learning Strategies were explained in “student speak” and each standard had an accompanying CHEAT SHEET with Achievement Criteria, subject-specific LITERACY STRATEGIES and learning strategies needed for success.
Prior to any learner evidence being gathered, goal-setting was done where learners had to choose an achievement grade; either Achieved, Merit or Excellence so that they had something to work towards.
Whole class teaching was replaced with conferencing which was done at the learner’s request and
questions were answered with questions to promote independent thinking and proactive learners
Academic achievement was celebrated with phone calls and/or postcards sent home and the use of a wall of fame in the classroom.
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