Mathematics

Numeracy

One of the numeracy assessment tools at Hampton PS is a school-wide digital resource called Essential Assessment. This resource does not require an app but the Essential Assessment icon can be added to the home screen of any iPad for easy reference. This resource allows teachers to set pre-assessments in any area of maths. Assigned tasks are automatically set for skills that were not evident in the pre-tests. This allows for individual differentiation and helps class teachers to set the direction of focused group and whole class teaching and learning. The proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning are fundamental to the 3 strands of Mathematics. 

Our focus this term -

Number and Algebra - We will focus on using problem solving strategies, the properties of numbers, place value (including fractions and decimals) and mental computation

Statistics and Probability - We will focus on reading and creating data displays as well using probability scales to describe the chance of events

Measurement and Geometry - We will focus predominantly on using appropriate units of measurement for length, mass, perimeter, area, capacity and volume