Our Numeracy program encourages students to develop a strong understanding of Number and how to apply this knowledge to solve problems. Before students can use numbers flexibly and with understanding, they need to have the basic skills, including trusting the count, place value, multiplicative thinking, and partitioning. Teachers enable students to gain a deep understanding of core concepts and apply new knowledge in different situations. Students take greater responsibility for their learning through strategic scaffolding between concrete, pictorial, and abstract supports.

As a school, we focus on the development of Mathematical Proficiencies, including mathematical Understanding, Fluency, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving skills. These proficiencies enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing strategies to make informed conclusions and solve problems more efficiently. To also support developing a deeper understanding of a wide range of skills, the use of hands-on manipulatives and equipment occurs where possible and appropriate.

Lessons have purposefully designed tasks and activities so that students learn and work together to develop problem-solving skills, all while answering vital questions; what does this have to do with my life? and when will I need to know this?

Through this approach, students are equipped with transferable skills that will allow them to be numerate and use these skills to assist in lifelong success with using numbers and associated processes.