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Numeracy

At Lalor North Primary School, we are committed to developing confident, curious, and capable mathematical thinkers. Our Mathematics program is grounded in the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, which emphasises deep conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving from Foundation to Year 6.

 

A Comprehensive Approach

Our Mathematics teaching is built on a balanced approach that includes:

  • Daily Mathematics lessons that are purposeful, engaging, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.

  • Hands-on and visual learning experiences that allow students to explore mathematical concepts in meaningful ways.

  • Explicit instruction, small group work, and targeted teaching based on student assessment data.

  • Real-life applications and inquiry-based tasks that connect mathematics to the world around us.

We focus on developing skills across the key content areas of:

  • Number and Algebra

  • Measurement and Geometry

  • Statistics and Probability

Aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0

The Victorian Curriculum 2.0 Mathematics framework ensures that students are not only mastering key skills, but also developing a strong understanding of how mathematics works. It highlights:

  • Mathematical structure and connections between concepts

  • Mathematical reasoning and communication, supporting students in explaining their thinking

  • Intercultural, ethical, and personal capabilities developed through rich mathematical inquiry

Our staff use the curriculum to plan units that build over time and are responsive to student growth and progress. Through continuous assessment and reflection, we ensure that every student is supported and challenged appropriately.

Supporting All Learners

We understand that students learn in different ways and at different paces. Our school offers:

  • Extension opportunities for students who excel in Mathematics, such as differentiated challenges, problem solving, rich tasks and the High Abilities Program.

  • Intervention and support programs for those requiring additional help through small group targetted learning.

  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and small-group instruction tailored to specific needs

We also encourage families to engage with their child’s mathematical learning through take-home activities and digital learning tools such as Mathletics.

At Lalor North Primary School, our aim is to develop numerate learners who are confident, resilient, and equipped to solve problems, make decisions, and think critically skills they will use for life.

Let’s grow our mathematical minds together!