Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy
Project Details
Overview
The Learning Progressions provide a framework that shows what adult learners know and can do at successive points as they develop their expertise in numeracy learning.
In this resource collection you will find framework documents and supporting resources for educators relating to the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy. The framework can be used as a guide to identifying the next steps for adult learners.
Aims
The Learning Progressions are neither a curriculum, nor a teaching and learning programme. Teachers and managers of adult numeracy learners are invited to use the Progressions as a basis for developing or adapting their own curricula, programmes, assessment tools and teaching and learning activities.
The Progressions can be used in many different adult learning settings. They can be used to:
- gain a basic picture of an adult learner’s current skills, strategies and knowledge in numeracy
- identify the numeracy demands of specific workplace, community, or personal tasks and texts
- provide a sequence for teaching and learning programmes and suggestions to use in designing such programmes.
Support for educators
For many more resources, courses and support for educators, check out Manako – Ako Aotearoa's programme for educators working with adult language, literacy and numeracy learners.
Key Points to Note:
The Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy have three strands:
In the resources section you can download the introductory guide to the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy as well as the guidelines to each strand and printable versions of the strand charts. There is also a range of supporting resources in this collection, including Learner Profiles and a glossary of terms for educators.
Introductory guide outlining the Numeracy Learning Progressions for tertiary educators. A must-read and useful starting point for anyone interested in knowing more about the Learning Progressions and how to embed numeracy into their teaching practice.
- 30 June 2008
Introduces and explains the ‘Make Sense of Number to Solve Problems' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy. A practical how-to guide, it covers topics such as how to use the resource and assessment, as well as a range of guided teaching and learning activities to use in class.
- 30 June 2008
Introduces and explains the ‘Teaching Adults to Reason Statistically' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy. A practical how-to guide, it covers topics such as how to use the resource and assessment, as well as a range of guided teaching and learning activities to use in class.
- 30 June 2008
Introduces and explains the ‘Teaching Adults to Measure and Interpret Shape and Space' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy. A practical how-to guide, it covers topics such as how to use the resource and assessment, as well as a range of guided teaching and learning activities to use in class.
- 30 June 2008
Printable chart for educators to use showing the steps in the 'Make Sense of Number to Solve Problems' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 June 2008
Printable chart for educators to use showing the steps in the 'Reason Statistically' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 June 2008
Printable chart for educators to use showing the steps in the 'Measure and Interpret Shape and Space' strand of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 June 2008
Describes the knowledge, strategies and understanding a learner might have at step 3 of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 July 2016
Describes the knowledge, strategies and understanding a learner might have at step 4 of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 July 2016
Describes the knowledge, strategies and understanding a learner might have at step 5 of the Learning Progressions for Adult Numeracy.
- 30 July 2016
The 'Learner Profiles' describe what adult learners can do at steps 2 to 6 on the Learning Progressions for for numeracy. They provide a broad set of examples of what learners can do at each step.
- 1 December 2010
A glossary of terms for educators, to support numeracy teaching and learning for adults.
- 30 June 2008
Resources, courses, and research you can use to develop your cultural capability, to support your Māori and Pacific learners in their learning journey.
Resources for people working with adult learners, including resources on embedding language, literacy and numeracy in a range of contexts and supporting neurodivergent learners.
The Progressions provide a framework for educators to use in supporting adult learners' literacy and numeracy learning needs.
This course supports educators to develop learners’ numeracy skills within foundation-level programmes.
Boost your confidence and ability to teach numeracy. This course is designed to make the hard stuff easy.
Gain an introduction to the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT) and the related Learning Progressions framework.
IN-HOUSE COURSE
Getting Started | Adult literacy and numeracy
Learn the basics of teaching adult literacy and numeracy, including definitions, frameworks and factors that contribute to low adult learning outcomes.
IN-HOUSE COURSE
Getting started | Mapping literacy and numeracy demands
Learn how to map the literacy and numeracy demands of your training or education programme.