Numeracy across the Numeracy across the CurriculumCurriculum

Lasswade High School CentreLasswade High School Centre

Gena Wright and Jayne RossGena Wright and Jayne Ross

Numeracy Outcome TrialNumeracy Outcome Trial MNU 315MMNU 315M

I can solve practical problems by applying my I can solve practical problems by applying my knowledge of measure, choosing the appropriate knowledge of measure, choosing the appropriate units and degree of accuracy for the task and units and degree of accuracy for the task and using a formula to calculate area or volume when using a formula to calculate area or volume when required.required.

The PlanThe Plan Cross curricular project calledCross curricular project called “ “Christmas Boxes”Christmas Boxes” It will cover the above numeracy It will cover the above numeracy

outcome and highlight to pupils that outcome and highlight to pupils that skills are transferableskills are transferable

Original IdeaOriginal IdeaChristmas BoxesChristmas BoxesRationale: -Rationale: - to create a cross curricular approach to Numeracy to create a cross curricular approach to Numeracy

outcome MNU315M, measureoutcome MNU315M, measureDepartments involved: -Art, CDT, Home Ec., and Maths Departments involved: -Art, CDT, Home Ec., and Maths The Idea: -The Idea: - To create a Christmas box for all of S1 to makeTo create a Christmas box for all of S1 to makeThe Task: -The Task: - Pupils would measure and draw out the template Pupils would measure and draw out the template

in in Maths. Maths. Decorate it in ArtDecorate it in ArtAccurately make and cut out in CDT and constructAccurately make and cut out in CDT and construct

Filled with tasty goodies made in Home Ec.Filled with tasty goodies made in Home Ec.The design of the box would depend on the 5-14 Level of the pupils’ The design of the box would depend on the 5-14 Level of the pupils’

ability. ability. Level C a CubeLevel C a CubeLevel D a CuboidLevel D a CuboidLevel E a Triangular Prism Level E a Triangular Prism Level F a PyramidLevel F a Pyramid

The TimelineThe Timeline

11stst Sept - Home Ec staff introduce the Sept - Home Ec staff introduce the project. project.

88thth Sept - Maths dept teach 3-D shape and Sept - Maths dept teach 3-D shape and nets nets

2222ndnd Sept- Art dept begin design process Sept- Art dept begin design process 1010thth Nov- CDT introduce CAD to pupils Nov- CDT introduce CAD to pupils 11stst Dec – Home Ec dept make truffles and Dec – Home Ec dept make truffles and

finish off the projectfinish off the project 1515thth Dec- all staff meet to evaluate the Dec- all staff meet to evaluate the

project project

The First run through-Lift offThe First run through-Lift off The project was introduced in Home Ec The project was introduced in Home Ec

with a video clip of the Headmaster with a video clip of the Headmaster outlining the task ahead.outlining the task ahead.

Each pupil was given a Project Booklet Each pupil was given a Project Booklet that was to act as their Passport between that was to act as their Passport between the departments.the departments.

Pupils started by doing a mind map and Pupils started by doing a mind map and thinking about their design specification.thinking about their design specification.

Mind Map and BookletMind Map and Booklet

Initial StagesInitial Stages

In Maths, as part of the pupils work In Maths, as part of the pupils work on 3-D shape, they investigated and on 3-D shape, they investigated and drew out the biggest net they could drew out the biggest net they could fit on to an A4 piece of paper.fit on to an A4 piece of paper.

Each pupil then accurately drew out Each pupil then accurately drew out 3 nets of their chosen shape. 2 were 3 nets of their chosen shape. 2 were placed in their design folder. 1 for placed in their design folder. 1 for use in the Art department and 1 for use in the Art department and 1 for CDT.CDT.

Making the NetsMaking the Nets

Second PhaseSecond Phase

The Project then moved on to Art The Project then moved on to Art where the pupils discussed themes where the pupils discussed themes and decided on their design for their and decided on their design for their box.box.

The pupils had to think about what The pupils had to think about what the final design would look like once the final design would look like once the box was constructed.the box was constructed.

Would the Christmas trees be the Would the Christmas trees be the correct way up?correct way up?

The Design ProcessThe Design Process

Phase ThreePhase Three

In CDT pupils (and staff!!) had to In CDT pupils (and staff!!) had to learn how to replicate their designs learn how to replicate their designs using the computer package.using the computer package.

How do you draw a reindeer? How do you draw a reindeer? And what do you call him if he has no And what do you call him if he has no

eyes?eyes? The one that Mrs Wright tried to draw The one that Mrs Wright tried to draw

of course.of course.

Using the ComputerUsing the Computer

Final PhaseFinal Phase

In Home Economics pupils had to In Home Economics pupils had to accurately measure out their truffle accurately measure out their truffle ingredients and make 8-10 truffles.ingredients and make 8-10 truffles.

Construct and fill their box before sealing Construct and fill their box before sealing it.it.

Evaluate the whole project before taking Evaluate the whole project before taking their finished box home. their finished box home.

The best bit-Making the truffles and The best bit-Making the truffles and sealing the boxsealing the box

Maths Outcomes CoveredMaths Outcomes Covered

MTH 224S-Through practical activities I can MTH 224S-Through practical activities I can show my understanding of the relationship show my understanding of the relationship between 3-D shape and their nets.between 3-D shape and their nets.

MTH 322S- I can accurately draw 2D shapes MTH 322S- I can accurately draw 2D shapes using appropriate maths instruments.using appropriate maths instruments.

More Maths outcomesMore Maths outcomes

MTH 227T-I can accurately measure and draw MTH 227T-I can accurately measure and draw angles using appropriate equipment and apply angles using appropriate equipment and apply my skills to problems in context.my skills to problems in context.

MTH 328T-I can apply my understanding of MTH 328T-I can apply my understanding of scale when enlarging and reducing shapes using scale when enlarging and reducing shapes using technology.technology.

Technology Outcomes CoveredTechnology Outcomes Covered

TCH 301A- I have collaborated with others TCH 301A- I have collaborated with others to find and present information.to find and present information.

TCH 306C- I can gain confidence and TCH 306C- I can gain confidence and dexterity in the use of materials, tools, dexterity in the use of materials, tools, equipment and software to develop skills equipment and software to develop skills to make quality goodsto make quality goods

More Technology OutcomesMore Technology Outcomes

TCH 308C-Throughout a range of practical TCH 308C-Throughout a range of practical activities I can measure and mark out activities I can measure and mark out ingredients or materials accurately to ingredients or materials accurately to ensure a satisfactory finished product.ensure a satisfactory finished product.

TCH 310D – I am developing critical TCH 310D – I am developing critical thinking skills to help me evaluate my own thinking skills to help me evaluate my own and others’ productsand others’ products

Future StepsFuture Steps

•An Evaluation Sheet will be issued to all staff involved.•Adaptation to the Booklet.•Aid of transfer of the pupils project work.

•Will we do it again?•YES we are doing it all again next year only better!!!

Any Questions?Any Questions?