Mathematics
The study of mathematics is an integral part of all student development in primary and secondary schools. Learning mathematics creates opportunities and enriches the lives of Australians. At Overport Primary School, we believe in developing confident, knowledgeable and resourceful citizens who will contribute positively to society. Providing students with essential mathematical skills and understandings in an engaging and purposeful environment is of the upmost importance to us. We strive for excellence but in doing so we also value the effort our students demonstrate and the willingness to learn something new.
Students from Prep to Year 6 study mathematics for at least 5 hours per week. Each day, during the maths block, students ‘tune in’ to the maths topic and concept by way of a real-life scenario or story. Once students are ‘hooked in’ to the topic, students are given the learning intention of the lesson. ‘Why are we learning this?’ ‘How can we use this in real-life?’ are questions the students ask of us to ensure the mathematics lesson is relevant and meaningful. The focus for the session is then taught explicitly with examples shared and steps broken down. Students then have an opportunity to practise what they have learnt in independent learning tasks and learning centres. The teachers monitor student progress by collecting data, results through a variety of assessment tools.
At Overport Primary School, teachers plan together every week. Teachers track student progress and collect data to design and implement a mathematics program that will cater to student needs and target the misconceptions students have to ensure a strong foundational knowledge of number, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability.
To support your child at home, you can practise the times tables, involve your child in creating shopping lists, talk about mathematics in everyday life and play games that involve problem-solving, i.e. Sudoku, chess, checkers, cards, etc.
At Overport, additional support and intervention is available for students who are currently in need of improvement. Students are involved in small groups with a teacher and taken through content in a step by step fashion. Materials such as counters, attribute blocks, icy pole sticks, number charts are available for use by students to support them in their learning.
The study of mathematics is an integral part of all student development in primary and secondary schools. Learning mathematics creates opportunities and enriches the lives of Australians. At Overport Primary School, we believe in developing confident, knowledgeable and resourceful citizens who will contribute positively to society. Providing students with essential mathematical skills and understandings in an engaging and purposeful environment is of the upmost importance to us. We strive for excellence but in doing so we also value the effort our students demonstrate and the willingness to learn something new.
Students from Prep to Year 6 study mathematics for at least 5 hours per week. Each day, during the maths block, students ‘tune in’ to the maths topic and concept by way of a real-life scenario or story. Once students are ‘hooked in’ to the topic, students are given the learning intention of the lesson. ‘Why are we learning this?’ ‘How can we use this in real-life?’ are questions the students ask of us to ensure the mathematics lesson is relevant and meaningful. The focus for the session is then taught explicitly with examples shared and steps broken down. Students then have an opportunity to practise what they have learnt in independent learning tasks and learning centres. The teachers monitor student progress by collecting data, results through a variety of assessment tools.
At Overport Primary School, teachers plan together every week. Teachers track student progress and collect data to design and implement a mathematics program that will cater to student needs and target the misconceptions students have to ensure a strong foundational knowledge of number, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability.
To support your child at home, you can practise the times tables, involve your child in creating shopping lists, talk about mathematics in everyday life and play games that involve problem-solving, i.e. Sudoku, chess, checkers, cards, etc.
At Overport, additional support and intervention is available for students who are currently in need of improvement. Students are involved in small groups with a teacher and taken through content in a step by step fashion. Materials such as counters, attribute blocks, icy pole sticks, number charts are available for use by students to support them in their learning.
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