Mathematics
Mathematics
At St Clair School, mathematics is seen as an essential foundation skill for children. We believe competence with numbers underpins mathematical confidence.
Our mathematics programme covers number, algebra, statistics, space, probability and measurement. In the early years the focus is on pattern and structure. As our ākonga move through the school there is an increasing focus on algebra, statistics, space, probability and measurement as these areas act as contexts for mathematical literacy.
Students access authentic age appropriate tasks to develop skills to solve mathematical problems
Students develop number bonds ( 2+3=5, 10-7=3, 14+6=20) and basic facts (times tables and division)
Integrated across other curriculum areas
Purpose: For ākonga to confidently investigate, interpret and explain patterns and relationships in quantity, space, time, data and uncertainty, using abstraction and symbolic representations to explain their thinking. For all students to find personal enjoyment in solving problems and seeing the beauty in mathematics.
Purpose: For ākonga to confidently investigate, interpret and explain patterns and relationships in quantity, space, time, data and uncertainty, using abstraction and symbolic representations to explain their thinking. For all students to find personal enjoyment in solving problems and seeing the beauty in mathematics.
Delivery: The mathematics and statistics curriculum will be delivered across all levels, via daily opportunities to learn and explore mathematically. Mathematics is woven and appreciated across the curriculum.
Delivery: The mathematics and statistics curriculum will be delivered across all levels, via daily opportunities to learn and explore mathematically. Mathematics is woven and appreciated across the curriculum.
Pedagogy: The following practices will occur at all levels of schooling in mathematics:
Pedagogy: The following practices will occur at all levels of schooling in mathematics:
- Deliberate time spent every day on mathematics and statistics (usually an hour per day) on purposeful tasks
- Opportunities to collaborate with others: articulating thinking, discussing and justifying solutions
- A diversity of cultural perspectives, reflecting our ākonga, are shown in mathematical contexts, approaches and applications
- A strength based approach, creating opportunities for all students to learn and progress
- Students will collaborate with peers, be supported in small groups, experience whole class discussions, and one on one teaching with an adult
Kaupapa: Ākonga will utilise the Understand, Know and Do pedagogy, as they work through the Progress Outcomes at years 1-3 and 4-6, utilising the Common Practice Model to deliver te Mātaiaho’s Mathematics and Statistics curriculum
Kaupapa: Ākonga will utilise the Understand, Know and Do pedagogy, as they work through the Progress Outcomes at years 1-3 and 4-6, utilising the Common Practice Model to deliver te Mātaiaho’s Mathematics and Statistics curriculum