Numeracy

Numeracy

St Michael’s Mathematics program is planned and developed to foster a love of Maths in our students and to give students opportunities to use Maths in real world contexts. The key strands within the Maths curriculum are a focus in our planning:

• Number and Algebra
• Measurement and Geometry
• Statistics and Probability

Our Maths program has a strong focus on developing numeracy skills – counting, number patterns, representing numbers. We examine a range of strategies for computation and for understanding the connections between the operations.

As part of staff professional development and when planning for Maths learning, staff use the Key Ideas for Conceptual Development in Maths. This resource enables leaders and teachers to think deeply about the ideas that underpin mathematical concepts.

In Mathematics lessons, students are encouraged to explore a variety of methods to solve mathematical problems and share their thinking and new learnings. In solving problems, students are challenged in their thinking and broadening perspectives as they develop into independent and active learners. Additionally this approach promotes growth mindset thinking, building perseverance and resilience, whilst fostering self motivation and creative thinking.