Numeracy
read & underline
Underline the key words.
What numbers and mathematical expressions are
given? Write these down.
What is the question asking you to do?
e.g. evaluate, find, solve, prove, show
estimate & operate
What topic(s) is the question related to?
Estimate the answer.
What operation, formula or process will you use?
For an operation: write a mathematical statement.
For a formula: write the formula, list the variables known and
unknown.
For a process: list the steps.
Answer the problem, showing all steps of working.
answer & check
Write your answer in the correct form.
e.g. a number, a measurement with units, a statement
Is your solution reasonable?
compared to your estimate
Is your answer what the question asked for?
Can your solution be checked? check it
About
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This is a model based on Newman’s Error Analysis / Newman’s Prompts
Newman's prompts - Finding out why students make mistakes
This model takes the 5 prompts of Newman’s prompts and endeavours to
them to 3 more memorable steps.
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Greystanes High School, Whole School Numeracy
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