Numeracy - Literacy Connections

One way to support children's mathematical understanding is making use of children's literature. Introducing new mathematical ideas in the context of a story helps children to connect what they are learning to their lives, interests, place, culture, and community.

Picture Books that Build Numeracy
A list of recommended numeracy-rich books, organized by content area. Most of these titles are available in SD72 classrooms and school libraries.

List of Thematic Math Kits available from the Ed Centre (Many include books and other print resources)

Local News Story with math and science connection
First Nations Guardians and Greenways partner to revitalize the Campbell River watershed - Campbell River Mirror

Integrating Disciplinary Numeracy & Literacy

Discipline / Area of Study

Number Sense & Operational Fluency

Patterns & Modelling

Shape and Space

Strategic Thinking & Logic

History/Social Studies

Measure and compare quantities (time, distance, population, GDP)

Model relationship between economy and quality of life

Modelling bias in the media (Ad Fontes media chart)

Mapping changes in population density over time (data visualizations)

Make a timeline (sequencing)

Relative size of nations

Debt: GDP ratio

Demographic Data (using area models and other types of graphs)

Compare impact of events in history Determine “Historical Significance”

Understanding Cause and Effect

Understand ranking systems used by the UN to determine priorities (infant mortality rates, literacy rates, etc.)

Categorize arguments (prepare to debate)

Science

Metric and Imperial measurement systems

Exponents

Scientific Notation (representing very small and very large numbers)

Operations & significant figures

Rounding & estimation

Precipitation and weather data

pH scale

Richter scale

Scoville heat scale

Graphing Data

Periodic Table of the Elements

Reaction Equations

Rate of change

Measurement (1D, 2D,3D)

Capacity

Growth & Decay

Magnification & Scale Factor

Predict outcomes

Hypothesize

Plan an experiment according to constraints

Analyze results

Error analysis

Common Math Terms and Symbols

Math Glossary K-8

Printable Word Wall (Grade 4+)

Math Talks and Math in Context

Math Number Talks Provocations

Math in Children's Literature (K-7)

French Immersion Resources

French Immersion Math Glossary - Elementary

French Immersion Math Glossary - Grade 9

Co-Curricular Numeracy Connections
ADST (Expo) Course (9-12)	Number Sense & Operational Fluency	Patterns & Modelling	Shape and Space	Strategic Thinking & Logic
Woodworking/ Metalwork/Drafting	Benchmark fractions	Scale drawings, drafting	Imperial and metric measurement Linear, 2D, 3D	Minimize waste material Work within constraints (time limits, etc.)
Robotics	Using operations and number sense when writing code	Model 3-D in 2-D	Make minor adjustments (to allow robot to function within acceptable bounds)	Coding, logic chains, etc.
Digital Media	Colour codes, elapsed time, mixing audio and video	Script/screenplay writing (following a conventional pattern)	Camera angles, lighting, contrast, framing, aspect ratio	Organize a complex project (within constraints) Scheduling
Foods	Measure quantities, time, temperature Understanding nutritional labels (Grams, kCal, %D.V.)	Ratio / proportions	Volume, capacity, portions	Plan for a complex menu (logical order, minimize down-time) Stretch your food dollars
Outdoor Education	Measure quantities (time, distance, fuel, food)	Relationship between predator and prey	Carrying capacity	Biodiversity (measure) Minimize cost, maximize benefit
Forestry	Imperial measurement (standard lumber)	Precipitation and weather data Milling (Cross-section of log)	Maps, orienteering, timber cruising	BTUs (by species)
Drama	Ticket sales, snack bar sales	Blocking / staging Seating arrangements	Set design / costume design	budgeting
Textiles	Benchmark fractions (inches) Awareness of time and other limiting factors.	Drawing scale models (planning)	Sizing, angles, curves Right side/wrong side (Topology)	Reducing waste Choosing the best method/technique.
Entrepreneurship	Measure quantities Buying and selling	Use spreadsheets and graphs to model data The innovation adoption curve (model)	Schedules and timesheets Proportional reasoning (pay structures)	Strategies for investment Law of diminishing returns (ROE)
Art / Crafts	Benchmark fractions (inches) Awareness of time and other limiting factors	Ratio / proportions	Geometry concepts: vanishing point, perspective, 2D, 3D, value (colour, tone, shade), balance, contrast, texture	Minimize waste material Work within constraints (time limits, etc.)