I am on a mission to promote Numeracy. What is Numeracy? Numeracy is the knowledge, skills, behaviors and dispositions that students need in order to use mathematics in a wide range of situations. It involves recognizing and understanding the role of mathematics in the world and having the dispositions and capacities to use mathematical knowledge and skills purposefully.*
Who I am
I have spent over a decade in the field of mathematical education, both as a teacher in a blue-ribbon school district in New Jersey and also as a private tutor for students virtually. Between the stresses of the curriculum, standardized testing, grading, and parents, I have felt that being able to meaningfully connect the mathematical concepts I teach to a student’s passions and future has been a blind spot. Yet I remain more convinced than ever that math is fundamental to the future of work, and that every child, given the right motivation and tools, is capable of excelling in math. My work these days is focused on helping students overcome their self-limiting beliefs and excelling in comprehension that will help them achieve their goals.
What I want to do
I want to chat with the users of math across all industries and disciplines to discern and distill how math plays a role in their worlds, and funnel this knowledge back to the hands of the teachers, parents and students who are working to shape the next generation.
How You Can Help
- Let’s talk if math has played a significant role in your life!
- Connect people within your network who are passionate about how they use math in their work for me to chat with and share their message.
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What Inspired The Numeracy Project?
Check out this two-minute clip where I discuss with Dr. Shanon Peter about what inspired this project:
*Definition from State Government of Victoria, Australia
