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This session is for middle years (grades 7, 8, and 9) teachers focused on numeracy assessment. We will
re familiarize ourselves with the district numeracy assessment tool (Carole Fullerton resource) and
process , and plan for whole class tasks in demonstration classrooms in families of schools. We will look at
the structure and process of the numeracy assessment, select a task to try in the classroom with learners,
work on a task ourselves, and think about what is needed to prepare students to approach the assessment
tasks with confidence.
Teachers are encouraged to work in partnerships where possible, and inclusion support teachers are
welcome!
Key Topics:
Assessment Cycle and Timing
Whole C lass Warm Up Tasks
Assessment & Support for Learners
Importance of Supporting Critical Thinking
What You Know About Your Learners (Classroom Numeracy Profile)

Are you curious about how to incorporate numeracy assessment in you r classroom practice? Would you like
to collaborate in a supportive community of practice? Then this is the workshop series for you! Join
colleagues from across our district and district numeracy teacher David Salisbury Rowswell to deepen your
learning about incorporating powerful numeracy formative assessment tasks followed by research based
strategies for impact .
1. Workshop One Introduction to Numeracy Assessment Process (April 12
2. Demonstration Classrooms in Families of Schools & Implementation Support (April May)
3. Workshop Two Assessment Debrief & Plan for Powerful Learning Mid May

Questions?
Dave Salisbury-Rowswell, District Numeracy Teacher David.SalisburyRowswell@sd8.bc.ca