Critical Numeracy Model

Critical Numeracy Model

Critical Numeracy - Decoding Notes

What are the different ways numbers are used and represented?

What is the terminology being used and what does it mean?

What are the key mathematical concepts?

What are the key mathematical processes and procedures?

Critical Numeracy Meaning-making Notes

What is the text about?

How does it relate to what I already know?

How can I use what I already know to help me explore further?

How do the mathematical concepts make sense in this context?

How do the mathematical concepts help me understand this context?

What is confusing or misleading?

Are there other possible meanings?

Critical Numeracy Model

Critical Questioning - Using Notes

In what ways are the numbers or mathematical concepts in this context significant or useful?

What is the purpose of the text and how does it connect into a bigger picture?

How might this text be used to promote different viewpoints?

What are possible applications and likely impacts?

How would I use this text and what decisions would I make based on it?

In what ways am I now thinking about the issues and the mathematical concepts differently?

Critical Numeracy Analysing Notes

Is it true? Are the mathematical concepts used appropriately in this text?

What is the evidence?

Is it based on reasonable assumptions?

Is it logical and consistent?

Is it researched appropriately?

Does it have a reputable source?

What do I need to know to be convinced that it is plausible?

Is it fair? Does it include different views, values, perspectives or types of research?

What is missing?

Where do I look for alternatives?

How does it position me? What do I think the authors' intentions, values or biases are?

Do I believe it?