Numeracy is an indication of one’s understanding of numbers. It’s all about number sense, really. And it’s the ability to communicate that sense with others. Sounds intimidating? Don’t let it freak you out. If you can count money, figure out new iPhone apps, or follow a recipe, chances are you’re on the path to numeracy. That’s really all it is. Numeracy is not necessarily about crushing it in the calculus (although that’s a really good feeling!). Less than 0.11% of the world’s population understands calculus. Not that calculus isn’t worth learning. It is essential if you’re going to be an engineer, a chemist, or a math teacher.
But basic arithmetic and statistics are far more useful, because the “every day Joe” has to balance a checkbook, make a family budget, borrow money, invest for retirement, and so on.
Number sense is simply acquiring the knack for understanding the way numbers behave and being able to function arithmetically. Plus, an arithmetic test is the screening tool of choice for many good-paying jobs.
GENERAL RESOURCES
PA Core Standards for Mathematics
PA Core Standards Mathematics PreK-12 March 2014
Skyward
MY COURSE RESOURCES
Statistics
2018-2019 ACE Statistics Syllabus
Course Text: Moore BPS-6e
Course Applets: http://bcs.whfreeman.com/webpub/Ektron/TPS5e/Ektron%20Links/Statistical%20Applets.html
Awesome Stats 101 videos by Brandon Foltz
Larson Precalulus
2018-2019 ACE Precalculus Syllabus NOLDY
ACE PreCalculus Recommended Exercises
Course Text: ACE Precalculus text 7th edition
Larson Calculus
Larson Calculus companion site
Course Text: Larson Calculus of a Single Variable 10th Edition c2014 txtbk
SAM Course Link for MS Office
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
Khan Academy — Sign up and join my classes! New codes coming soon!
SLADER — Homework Solved!
Check out Mr. Ahdoot’s website and videos
Check out Mr. Llevada’s online Algebra lectures
What are schools for? Download Seth Godin’s take on public education.
Stop Stealing Dreams – Seth Godin’s Education Manifesto