There’s a new numeracy framework for students at Campbell River Schools.

The framework will guide how math is taught and assessed in kindergarten to grade 9 classrooms across School District 72.

The work of building the framework began last year through a district committee made up of teachers and administrators, in partnership with the Campbell River District Teachers’ Association and the Campbell River Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association.

SD72 says the priority was also driven by data. Recently, Campbell River students scored below the provincial average on the grade 4 and 7 Foundation Skills Assessments (FSAs) in numeracy.

Teachers had also asked for consistent tools and strategies to support instruction, especially in classrooms with diverse learners.

The committee says it shaped the framework around the belief that all students can learn math, adding there is no such thing as a “math person.”

Numeracy is a developmental process, they explain, much like learning to read, where students build understanding step by step.

The framework also reflects the district’s strategic plan and its commitment to “Evolving for Tomorrow”.

It weaves in the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning, emphasizes play-based and experiential learning, and supports classrooms where math is meaningful, connected, and accessible.

Teachers will use the assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth in their classrooms.

Principals will also be able to use the data to view patterns across classes and grades, which should help schools see where students may need more support, and where successful strategies are working.

French Immersion versions of the assessment are also available.

The full numeracy framework is now available online through the district’s 72 Learning Hub.

It includes sections on classroom culture, conceptual understanding, mental math, computational fluency, reasoning and logic, and competency-based assessment, each with clear explanations, examples, and linked resources.

For highlights of the September 23, 2025 public meeting of the Board of Education, visit School District 72.