Investigate The Connection Between Mathematics and Numeracy

Part 1: Investigate the connection between mathematics and numeracy
Mathematics defines the science of the relation, order alongside structure that has undergone
evolution from basic practises involving measuring, counting and description of the shapes of
objects. It is concerned with the logical reasoning alongside quantitative calculation. The
development in mathematics has involved a rising degree of idealization alongside abstraction of
the subject matter. Mathematics has remained to be an indispensable adjunct since the 17 th
century to the physical sciences and technology and has been noted to be in the more recent
times assuming the sae role in the various quantitative aspects of the life sciences.
Numeracy defines the ability of understanding and deploying mathematics in the normal daily
life and integrates adequate confidence in the use of basic maths in real-life situations. Numeracy
entails skills, knowledge, dispositions and behaviours that are needed by students in using
mathematics in a broad range of circumstances. It integrates recognition and comprehension of
the space of mathematics in the real world and bearing the capacities and dispositions of using
mathematical skills and knowledge in a purposeful manner.
Connection between mathematics and numeracy
Numeracy is not the same as mathematic neither can it serve as an alternative to mathematics and
as such learners require both numeracy and skills. One of the underpinning differences and
connections between mathematics and numeracy is with regard to mathematics being a domain
of knowledge. This implies that numeracy defines the need of a learner to be in a position to
comprehend, apply and use mathematical skills alongside knowledge. As such learners are
anticipated to have some skills in mathematics to be considered numerate and be in a position to
apply the mathematics concept in the context of the real world.
Importance of connection
Better numeracy and maths skills are hence needed in the understanding and interpretation of a
range of data and processes alongside enhanced reflective mathematic reasoning abilities.
Part 2: Personal Reflection (approx. 300 words)
My mathematics lessons in school have always been associated with so much fun, interest and
the urge to learn more and make new discoveries on a daily basis. Mathematics lessons have
always presented me with the opportunity of challenging myself in solving relatively complex
situations which have turned out to make me feel an improvement in my value. One instance that
springs in my mind was during a lesson on calculation of income tax. During this lesson I got an
opportunity to learn how much tax I would pay to the government or employer when I finish
school, an experience I was really longing.
Learning mathematics at my own level presents me with the chance of developing and advancing
my way of thinking. Through the complex mathematical problems, I solve I always learn a new
way of doing things through engaging in a series of thought processes that at the end of it serve
to enhance my thinking and problem solving skills. This learning allows me to develop a connect
between mathematics learned in class and application of such skills through numeracy in solving
real world problems.
My experience of learning mathematics has shaped and enhanced the way I see myself as a
teacher in the sense it has presented me with the option of developing a range of possible
solutions for a specific problem. This will allow me as a teacher to provide students with a
different way of going through one problem.
Recognising that all learners come to school with positive feelings towards mathematics is the
initial step in ensuring the best attitude is developed which would serve to be motivating as the
learners go through the lessons. With positive attitudes all the learners will be eager to develop
the skills and understanding of mathematics.
Among the strategies that can be used in promoting positive feelings among learners include
making learning hands on, use of visuals and images, finding the opportunities for differentiating
learning, asking the learners to share and explain their ideas, integration of storytelling in making
connections to the real-world scenarios, showing and illustrating new concepts and letting the
learners to learn on a regular basis how the problems are solved.
Part 3: Individualised Learning Plan
During assignment 1A I noted that I was able to solve elementary numeracy problems and
sufficiently connect the mathematical concepts learned in class with the various numeracy
questions. The various areas that require improvement in my analysis of the quizzes include
connecting complex mathematical complex with relating to the complex geometries.
Among the strategies that I would deploy in improving on my weaknesses would include:
 Explicit instructions
 Cooperative learning strategies
 Reflection time
 Use of concepts in mathematical vocabulary
 Frequent and meaningful homework
 Verbalizing mathematical problems

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Part 1: Investigate the connection between mathematics and numeracy

development in mathematics has involved a rising degree of idealization alongside abstraction of

mathematics in a broad range of circumstances. It integrates recognition and comprehension of

mathematical skills and knowledge in a purposeful manner.

Connection between mathematics and numeracy

anticipated to have some skills in mathematics to be considered numerate and be in a position to

apply the mathematics concept in the context of the real world.

Part 2: Personal Reflection (approx. 300 words)

school, an experience I was really longing.

real world problems.

different way of going through one problem.

the skills and understanding of mathematics.

learners to learn on a regular basis how the problems are solved.

Part 3: Individualised Learning Plan

connecting complex mathematical complex with relating to the complex geometries.

 Cooperative learning strategies

 Use of concepts in mathematical vocabulary

 Frequent and meaningful homework

 Verbalizing mathematical problems

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