Task

• What the numeracy project is • A brief history of the project • the philosophical underpinnings of the project • how will being taught via a ‘numeracy project’ approach differ from what students are used to • the sorts of activities that the students might be involved in  • what skills will be enhanced via this approach 1. Discuss the approach you will take to research the numeracy project with the other members in your group. You may want to each research all the questions and then compare notes or you may want to divide up the research. 2. Think carefully about the design of your leaflet. It must be visually appealing so that parents and students will want to read it and it must be informative. Give relevant examples where appropriate. Don’t forget to include advice about where they can get more help if they need it. 3. Once you have all agreed on your final version you are to post it under the paper heading 210.400 under the thread called ‘Numeracy Pamphlet’.
 * Group task.** Within your groups you are to create a small take home leaflet that outlines the ‘New Zealand numeracy project’ to students and parents as they start Y9. The leaflet should answer question about:
 * Suggested procedure. **