Maths

The Mathematics domain is an essential component of the discipline-based learning strand of the Victorian Curriculum. To function confidently now and in the future, individuals need to effectively utilise mathematical language, skills and understanding. At Lollypop Creek Primary School, Mathematics program aims to ensure all students:  

• Are confident, creative users and communicators of mathematics, able to investigate, represent and interpret situations in their life as active citizens

• Develop an increasingly sophisticated understanding of mathematical concepts, problem solving, reasoning and fluency in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability

• Recognize connections between the areas of mathematics and other disciplines and appreciate mathematics as an accessible and enjoyable discipline to study.

Proficiencies

The proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning are fundamental to learning mathematics and working mathematically and are applied across all three strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

Mathematics Workshop Model (reflective of our Instructional Model)

Our Maths Workshop allows students to investigate mathematical concepts and develop a deeper conceptual understanding, problem solve, learn with their peers and as individuals.

As effective mathematicians, students must be provided an opportunity to develop the four mathematical proficiencies these include:

• Mathematical fluency.

• Understanding.

• Problem Solving, and mathematical reasoning.