Numeracy in the Post-Primary Curriculum Teachers Are Diving Deep!

This paper introduces the Deep Dive in Numeracy project which highlights the importance of teaching numeracy across the post-primary school curriculum. The aim of the Numeracy Deep Dive Project is to encourage and foster teacher collaboration in the co-professional design of a series of lessons developing students numerical and mathematical skills, and comprehension across subjects. The purpose of the project explores how numeracy can be integrated in a meaningful and constructive manner in a range of subjects across the curriculum at post-primary and how these subjects can, in turn, influence the manner in which relevant concepts can be addressed in mathematics lessons. The project fosters professional development amongst teachers and promotes a deeper understanding of numeracy which is necessary for learning, educational growth and development.