2.1 Critiquing and identifying the proficiencies through a numeracy lens
Referring back to your weekly learning outcomes, by the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- critically review the proficiencies.
Activity 1: Getting to know the four proficiencies
How do you define the four proficiencies; understanding, fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning? List key words or phrases which come to mind when you consider what they mean.
Click on and read each definition of the four proficiencies. Note the similarities and differences in your understanding of the four proficiencies with the definitions.
Activity 2: Unpacking the four proficiences
Review the Proficiencies to learn about the four proficiencies, fluency, reasoning, understanding and problem solving. How would you explain to a friend the significance of each proficiency means and how it connects to numeracy?
See Numeracy and the proficiencies in the Birth to Level 10 Numeracy Guide.
Activity 3: Demonstrating the proficiencies
When have you demonstrated each of the proficiencies in an everyday situation? Make a list.
Complete this activity in your reflective journal.