BC Numeracy Network
A K-12 BC educator-developed online resource and community focused on enhancing math teaching and learning in British Columbia, offering free materials, inquiry support, and practical tools.
Audience
Educators,
Students,
Caregivers
Subject
Numeracy
Grade level
Grade K - 3,
Grade 4 - 5,
Grade 6 - 8,
Grade 9 - 12,
Everyone
Approval status
Approved
Compatible devices
Chromebook,
iPad,
Mac,
Windows Desktop & Laptop
Description
The BC Numeracy Network is a K-12 BC educator-developed online resource and community focused on enhancing math teaching and learning in British Columbia, offering free materials, inquiry support, and practical tools (like routine cards, virtual manipulatives) to build confidence and align with the redesigned curriculum, promoting "Balanced Numeracy" through foundational elements like engagement, assessment, and connections.
What it is:
- A collaborative project by BC teachers for BC teachers.
- A web-based hub for professional inquiry in K-12 math.
- A platform sharing resources, high-yield routines, and instructional strategies for balanced numeracy.
Key Focus Areas (Elements):
- Foundations: Building core math understanding.
- Assessment: Understanding student knowledge.
- Instructional Practices: Effective teaching methods.
- Engagement: Fostering curiosity and problem-solving.
- Connections: Linking math to real-world contexts.
- Environment: Creating supportive learning spaces.
Resources & Tools:
- Inquiry-Based Support: Guiding questions, considerations, and materials.
- Routine Cards & Activities: Downloadable resources for classroom use.
- Virtual Tools: Links to online manipulatives (e.g., Math Learning Centre apps).
- Visualizations: Videos and printables to explain math concepts (e.g., Math Visuals by Berkeley Everett).
- Balanced Numeracy Framework: Explains key components for K-12.
How it Helps:
- Supports the BC Math Curriculum.
- Provides practical, classroom-tested ideas.
- Builds teacher capacity and confidence in math.
- Offers free, accessible resources.
Cost and Access
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This is a free teacher resource.
It does not require a login or signup.