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Numeracy Development Practices

Establishing strong foundational numerical skills is crucial for success in advanced mathematics and science studies. Despite this, numerous studies have revealed that a significant portion of children lack even basic numerical competencies by the age of 12. Recognizing the critical importance of early numeracy development, SECT has initiated a comprehensive program tailored specifically for children aged 3 to 8 years.

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The primary objective of this program is to cultivate essential numerical abilities during the formative years, laying a robust groundwork for future academic pursuits. Additionally, the program endeavors to enhance teachers' competencies in addressing this issue through meticulously structured training programs. By equipping teachers with the necessary tools and techniques, we aim to empower them to effectively foster numeracy skills in young learners, thereby paving the way for their academic success and lifelong mathematical proficiency.

Objectives of the program are to,

  • conduct a need analysis survey on foundation numeracy competencies across Karnataka

  • design modules for foundation numeracy development best practices

  • develop materials and resources for numeracy development practices

  • train teachers to implement the modules

Status

The team has completed the need analysis survey on the existing knowledge and skills of teachers resulting in gaining valuable insights about the current challenges and requirements. The administration of a competency-based pretest on children has assisted the team in highlighting significant gaps.

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Based on the results obtained from both the need analysis survey and the pretest, our team is now focused on developing the program module for training teachers. This module will be designed to address the identified gaps and equip educators with the necessary competencies to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom.

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