At St Cecilia’s Primary School the aim of Mathematics in Prep - 6  is to enable students to appreciate Mathematics as an essential and relevant part of life and develop their ability to work mathematically. We believe that key ideas are central to the learning of mathematics, as they link many mathematical understandings in a whole. This supports our students to connect and relate ideas and strategies together.

 

We develop the students' numeracy capabilities to deal confidently and competently with daily life. We encourage students to become self-motivated, confident learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences. 

 

Our maths lessons:

• include open ended questions where children are thinking, reasoning and communicating

• support and enrich children in their learning

• develop childrens’ number sense and understanding of number concepts and operations

• encourage children to talk about their learning during maths activities

• provide opportunities for children to reflect on their learning through sharing and reflection time at the conclusion of each lesson

• use materials and technology to support children in their learning

• link mathematics to real life experiences and investigations 

• use ongoing assessment to inform our teaching and plan for individual student needs

• are creative, fun and challenging.