Monday, November 21, 2011

Literacy & Numeracy Activities


Template B – Assessment Task 1 – Investigation 1

Literacy & numeracy resources
Literacy and numeracy activities in my personal life
Reading




·         using a computer & internet
·         looking up directions or phone numbers
·         banking & ATM’s
·         shopping
Writing




·         preparing a shopping list
·         filling out government forms & employment applications
·         SMS messaging, e-mail and computing (incl. gaming).
Speaking




·         general discussion with family / friends /  others
·         singing, Karaoke
·         communicating in team sports
·         shopping, asking for directions
Listening




·         to children & partner
·         awareness of vehicles when walking around roads
·         relaxation (birds, music, TV)
·         when fixing things (car) or using tools/equipment (vacuum cleaner –is it on?)
Mathematical reasoning, calculations.




·         cooking, how much flour to thicken
·         organising a party, how many guests to cater for & quantity food/drink required, chairs, etc.
·         budgeting - weekly finances
·         shopping – comparing prices / kg
Visual signs, images, icons.




·         Finding the right public toilet (male/female symbols)
·         Locating your bank / ATM by sign
·         Identifying a first aid kit/cabinet (red or green cross)
·         Launching a program (Internet explorer icon)
Technologies & software




·         AutoCAD to communicate complex design ideas
·         Use translation software to converse with foreign friends in other languages (other than English).
·         Microwave to cook
·         Digital equipment for entertainment (TV, DVD, Stereo & Playstation)

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