AREA OF LEARNING
MATHEMATICSThe Mathematics team of the SEELB supports and advises schools in their efforts to improve the teaching, learning, leadership and management of mathematics and Numeracy. Currently the team consists of 3 primary and 2 post-primary officers.
The mathematics unit provides advice, guidance and support for schools who:
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Have Numeracy as a priority in their School Development Plan
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Require post inspection follow-up
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Are involved in the Raising Achievement in Numeracy (RAIN) project
During the academic year the unit provide a variety of innovative and motivating courses for:
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Beginning Teachers
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Primary Mathematics Co-ordinators
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Clusters of primary schools developing a specific aspect of Numeracy
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SENCOs and teachers teaching mathematics to pupils with learning difficulties
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Recently appointed Heads of Department / Numeracy Co-ordinators
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The implementation of the Revised Curriculum
The
mathematics unit also provides general support to all schools
ranging from the development of units and
schemes of work for new courses to
the delivery of the annual Mathematics Co-ordinators Course
for primary schools
where a wide range of resources are
created and distributed to schools on CD.
Materials and resources to assist all teachers, and
in particular those just beginning their teaching
career
are continually being developed along with a variety
of challenges and competitions at both primary and
post-primary levels designed to raise the profile
of mathematics inside
and outside the classroom.
The Mathematics Team regularly contributes to the
work of all Education and Library Boards in the planning
and
dissemination of the Northern Ireland Numeracy Strategy.
