numeracy

Mathematics in the Victorian Curriculum is organised around the interaction of three content strands and four proficiency strands.

The content strands describe what is to be taught and learnt. They are:

The proficiency strands describe how content is explored and developed and are embedded into the content descriptions. They are:

At Preston South Primary School aims to ensure that students:

Have a consistent understanding of mathematical language
Are given the opportunity to think ‘hard’ and explore new concepts before the teacher gives the formal explanations
Explore and extend skills through challenging tasks
Misconceptions are addressed through the use of confronting, leading and generalising questions
Have explicit teaching of skills and concepts in whole class and small focus groups
Explore, question and understand concepts rather than solely rote learning
Have an awareness of a reasonable answer through estimating
Value the power of reasoning through showing or explaining how an answer has been resolved
Are immersed in a healthy Numeracy culture that supports a growth mindset.
Use concrete materials to explore concepts. Students become less reliant on concrete materials when their understanding is consolidated