At Gardenvale Primary School, it is essential that our students build a strong foundation in all areas of the mathematics. This equips them with the skills, knowledge and behaviours upon which further learning and application of mathematics is built.

 

Our rich mathematics program consists of dedicated numeracy lessons each week. This enables explicit instruction of skills and the opportunity to apply these in authentic ways to deepen learning. We use hands on materials, games, open-ended tasks, problem solving, investigations, rich tasks, collaboration and discussion of strategies to develop understanding of mathematical concepts.

 

The Mathematics Curriculum is organised by the three strands of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

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• Number and Algebra:  focuses on developing number sense and an understanding of counting, patterns, place value, fractions and decimals and the connections between operations. Students develop and apply a range of strategies for computation and conducting investigations, solving problems and communicating their reasoning.

 

• Measurement and Geometry: focuses on developing an understanding of size, shape, relative position and movement of two and three-dimensional objects. Students make meaningful measurements choosing appropriate formal and informal units to measure length, area, perimeter, time, volume and capacity.

 

• Statistics and Probability:  focuses on building understandings about how to create, display and interpret data and developing an understanding of chance and how it can influence the outcome of events.

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At Gardenvale Primary School teachers assess, instruct, and monitor student progress. They construct fluid groups within classrooms and across cohorts to provide explicit instruction, ensuring that all students reach their potential.

 

Enrichment

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We understand that every student has his or her own strengths, challenges and rate of development. It is within this context, that individual learning plans and goals are developed inclusive of the teacher, student and parent. We aim to provide targeted short-term literacy/numeracy support to students to support their ongoing development. This is organised on a needs basis and provided by our support teachers.