1. Numeracy in 2004 Lead Teachers December 2003

2. Learning Outcomes Identify the key issues and responsibilities as a lead Numeracy Teacher

3. Lead Teacher Responsibilities What do you see as your role in 2004?

4. Professional Leadership Administrative Role Co-ordinate timetable Communicate information to staff Purchase of numeracy equipment Co-ordinate data collation

5. Professional Leadership Professional Role Organise regular staff/syndicate meetings Promote new resources, websites, and professional readings Establish systems Organise peer observation visits Promote parent partnership

6. The Pit Time TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING L + Learning is clear, understood, flows L – Learning – confusing, frustration, angst  Changing your mental model is hard work  To learn something new you have to unlearn  You have an awkward, uncomfortable feeling going into the pit Dr John Edwards – NZAMT8, 2003

7. WHAT GETS YOU THROUGH THE PIT? Personal courage Collegiality Strong leadership Time Commitment

8. Maths Curric NZ PD MODEL SINCE 1993 L + L – Time New Curricula

9. Mathematics in 2004 Current implementation plan suspended At least 60% Numeracy “Stage not age” –MiNZC levels suspended Integrate other strands or cover over a two year period Create an algorithm free zone in classes

10. Project Books Will be issued at workshops Books allocated on the number of classes, not teachers ( extra copies can be purchased from Learning Media @$70 per set of 8) Teachers property providing they complete the 5 workshops and 4 visits

11. Budget/Funding Contract funding-$450 per class Proposals Pool Funding-decile related - $650 per class -Video camera included Equipment will need to be purchased for every class

12. Resources www.nzmaths.co.nz CD Rom with Material Masters Figure It Out Series Connected Series Existing texts BSM Supply companies Exisiting equipment/activities

13. Assessment NumPA to be administered to all children February, October Initial results online by April 30 Formative assessment is integral to the Project Modelling Books required and help with assessment Reporting to parents: stage as opposed to levels

14. Staff Changes Inform your facilitator of staff changes as soon as possible Inclusion of new staff into Project will depend on when this occurs

15. Parent Education What might you to develop Numeracy awareness with your parents/caregivers? Consider: The purpose Teacher confidence Timing of a parent meeting