Knockavoe offers a learning environment which is rich in Mathematics and Numeracy opportunities. We believe in using a variety of teaching strategies and experiences in order to develop our pupil’s skills in Number, Measure, Shape and Space and Handling Data. Knockavoe uses Count, Read: Succeed’s definition of Numeracy as the foundation of its teaching:

‘Numeracy is the ability to apply appropriate mathematical skills and knowledge in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and in a range of settings throughout life, including the workplace’ (Para 1.10).

Planning, teaching, assessment, numeracy events, wall displays and the school website are all used to promote Numeracy but at the centre of each of these are the needs of our pupils. Numeracy provision is child centred, as individual targets are set, monitored, evaluated and success is celebrated by the whole school community. Pupils are taught according to their ability and not Key Stage thus ensuring our Numeracy provision helps all of our pupils regardless of their age, ability or interest, to progress and reach for a brighter future.