Mathematics instruction is explicit and responsive to students' needs. Lessons are planned in alignment with the Victorian Curriculum, developing competencies across the four mathematical proficiencies:
These fundamental proficiencies are applied through the three mathematical strands:
Daily mathematics lessons begin with a focus on ‘number’, developing students’ skills in counting, identifying patterns, place value and the four processes. Students are then provided with opportunities to build mathematical understanding and reasoning through targeted and focused instruction sessions and problem solving tasks.
Strategies used to build student mathematical growth include:
At St Brendan's we focus on a growth mindset approach, to promote all students to learn mathematics to their highest level.