Year 11 students will be sitting the Numeracy exam in May (Week 5). To support them, we ran holiday classes during the first week for Year 11s, as well as a few Year 12 and 13 students who have enrolled to sit the exam. Learners focused on past papers from 2011 and 2012 (Term 2 and Term 3 papers). Attendance was around 30 students for the first two days, dropping to around 20 later in the week due to weather warnings.
My inquiry is an across-school focus on numeracy by providing 10 to 15 minutes" Do Nows.
(1) Plan term by term, providing Do Nows term by term(Plan for own class, Focus group, and all subject teachers).
(2) Term-by-term reflection to track their progress. Term1.
(3) Numeracy study class is on Wednesdays, and the holiday class is across the Maths department.
(4) Collaborating with all the departments and attending PLD with Ministry of Education facilitators.
(5) Collaborating with Mark Milford and Dr. Janni.
(6) My own class- Organise workspace, video lessons, practice tests, and past papers.
(7) Students' voice- to promote self-directed learners.
(8) Knowing the learners ' Ethnicity breakdown increases cultural awareness, sensitivity, and encourages empathy and understanding of the learners. link1 & link2
(9) PAT results - identify the ability level and tell which students are ready for the Numeracy exam as well as differentiated teaching.
(10) Literacy strategy- Graphic organiser & Vocabulary lict.
My class 10PDv -My learners have completed both assessments: Number and Measurement. The Number assessment results are available, and Measurement is currently being marked. There has been a significant improvement in their academic performance, well-being, work ethic in class, and attendance, largely due to the positive influence of the Do Nows and study classes.
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| Do Now results |
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| 10PDv -NUMBER RESULTS |
As I mentioned, there has been a positive shift in the results, and I plan to continue the study class, as it is having a powerful impact in all areas, including whānau engagement.
Here is the student voice of 10PDv;
As we planned, the Numeracy study class for the whole cohort of Year 10 had an attendance of around 30 students and has been very successful. We will be continuing it next term as well. In the meantime, we are also going to run a Numeracy study class for the Year 11s during the holiday study period, as they will be sitting their exams in May. Here are the highlights:
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| year10 Studyclass |
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| Year10 studyclass |
Working alongside all subject teachers, I take on the role of both researcher and practitioner, truly "walking the talk." I first trial strategies within my class to explore their depth and effectiveness before sharing them more widely. This approach not only strengthens authenticity but also builds trust with the teachers I collaborate with. By experiencing the process firsthand, I am better able to understand the challenges and successes, making my support more practical, genuine, and impactful across subjects.
Here is the year Planner for yr10:
Here is the plan for Term 1: Numer/ Measurement.
Comprehension -Vocab introduced in every lesson.
PAT results, Pre tests and practice tests.
10 to 15 minutes Do Now Daily( using Graphic organier) on Number and Measurement and ViTaL sheet to track their progress.
Peer teaching- I made them into groups and worked on the whiteboard to build confidence.
Workspace for Number, Measurement and Numeracy, and Google Calendar.
Video Lessons- Short videos.Cobbett Maths and Transum Maths for quick practice.
Google Quizlet flashcards to familiarize yourself with keywords.
PEE Structure to write the word problem.
Wednesday after-school classes- working on Numeracy practice tests.
Geoebra for 3D shapes and Nets.
Topic test by end of the test..
Numeracy homework on Education perfect.
Weekly conversation with Whanau/ Well being check inns.
Working with Literacy specialist Mark and Dr Janni.
Collaboration with Social Studies and Science with Do Nows.
Numeracy's past paper questions are on the NZQA website and in the Numeracy practice book.
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| Study class highlights |
I have been collaborating closely with my focus group on building a support network. I catch up with them weekly basis to track their progress. I chose my focus group from Social studies, Science, and technology. I gather uptake and depth of the implementation. They have been working with Numeracy Do Nows and monitoring class engagement. Link
As a researcher and practitioner, I have been actively "walking the talk" alongside subject teachers, collaborating closely across different areas. By trialing strategies myself and working with teachers like Mr. Niko, Mrs. Prasad, and Mr. Mansell, I can build authenticity and trust. This hands-on approach strengthens relationships, supports real classroom needs, and ensures that the practices we implement are both practical and effective.
