Acknowledgments and References

Further resources for Parents:

FUSE:

https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Primary

Numeracy Guide:

http://numeracyguidedet.global2.vic.edu.au/

Department of Education and Training Victoria:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au

NRMP Growth Points:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/maths/assessment/Pages/mathsgrowthpoints.aspx

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