What is the literacy and numeracy secretariat?

The Ministry’s Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat (Secretariat), the subject of one of our 2009 audits and this follow-up, was established in November 2004 to help more than 4,000 elementary schools across 72 school boards to meet student-achievement targets.

What is the meaning of literacy and numeracy?

Literacy helps students apply reading, writing, speaking and listening skills across a variety of subject areas.” 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.”

How do you embed literacy and numeracy?

Evidence-based practices to improve literacy and numeracy

1. Intervene early and maintain the focus.
2. Know what students can do and target teaching accordingly.
3. Have clear and transparent learning goals.
4. Focus on teacher professional learning that improves the teaching of literacy and numeracy.

How do you demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills?

1. Listen to ‘the pupil voice’ Listening to your children whilst achieving the national curriculum objective is number one on our list.
2. Let the children build a business enterprise.
3. Encourage literacy at home.
4. Fit bodies and minds.
5. Build things.
6. No budget, no problem.
7. Practice that feels like play.
8. The element of competition.

Who is EduGAINS?

EduGAINS is a website that houses ministry developed resources to support policies and programs related to improved learning and teaching – Kindergarten to Grade 12 – in Ontario schools.

What is literacy and numeracy in NSTP?

“Literacy Training Service” is a program designed to train students to become teacher literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other segments of society in need of their need. Literacy is crucial to the success of individuals in both their career aspirations and their quality of life.

How important is literacy and numeracy?

Obtaining an acceptable level of literacy and numeracy can greatly improve many factors in your life, including improvements to your social life, education and career prospects. The ability to read, write, and understand information, can hugely affect your employability.

How can you promote literacy and numeracy in the classroom?

Strategies

1. Marry Words and Numbers to Provide a Complete Understanding.
2. Do the Math.
3. Be Consistent.
4. Present Only the Most Necessary Information, But Enough to Be Fully Understood.
5. Be Visual – Use Images and Shapes to Reflect the Meaning of the Numbers.
6. Be Aware of How You Present or Describe a Risk.
7. Check In Early and Often.

How can schools improve literacy?

How Can Schools Can Promote Literacy With Independent Reading?

1. Set aside time for independent reading.
2. Create Literacy-Rich Environments in every K-12 Classroom.
3. Support High-Quality Classroom Libraries.
4. Encourage Read Alouds.
5. Create a ‘Caught Reading’ Campaign that features Teachers as Readers.

What is eduGAIN com?

www.edugain.org/technical/ eduGAIN is an international interfederation service interconnecting research and education identity federations. It enables the secure exchange of information related to identity, authentication and authorization between participating federations.