At Clayton South Primary School, Mathematics is taught according to the Victorian Curriculum. Mathematics is separated into several different areas (dimensions): Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. Students engage in a minimum of five hours of Mathematics each week.
Mathematics is apparent in all aspects of our daily lives and in the workplace, and gaining competence during primary school is important. From Prep to Year 6, we have high-quality Mathematics teaching where students are provided with challenging, exciting, and enjoyable maths learning experiences. We utilise a whole school lesson structure model including four parts based on the E5 Model, which includes Tuning In (ENGAGE), Guided Teaching (EXPLAIN), Independent Learning (EXPLORE) and Reflection (ELABORATE, EVALUATE). The Guiding Principles for all maths lessons are:
Flexible groupings are carried out to cater for students at point of need from Prep to Year Six. Teachers build strong relationships with all students and ensure that differentiation through maths lessons provides for all our learners. Problem Solving is embedded through all Maths units.
Our personalised learning approach provides intervention and extension, catering for the individual child and point of need teaching. In addition, we offer targeted small group and 1:1 intervention and support in maths for our children as needed.
Clayton South Primary School is well resourced with maths equipment, both at the whole school and classroom level. Regular inventory is undertaken to ensure classroom needs are met and updated.
Technology is embedded throughout units and all students from Prep to Year Six have access to Essential Assessments.
Assessment: We utilise pre and post-testing using Essential Assessments and a unique FOOTSTEPS program. All data is collected on a whole school data system.
At Clayton South Primary School, we aim to ensure that students: