Dear Families, Students and Community Members,

As we begin Term 2, the Mathematics team at Mordialloc College have been busy adapting to the new Victorian Curriculum 2.0 as well as rolling out a new assessment structure in the junior years. Maths, as we know, is often seen as a subject of formulas, exams, and endless problem-solving. For some, it’s a challenge; for others, a joy. But for everyone, it’s essential—far beyond the walls of the classroom.

What many students don’t realise is that maths is not just about numbers or passing tests. It’s a universal language that underpins technology, science, economics, and even art. From managing your own budget to designing a video game, maths is everywhere. It’s what helps engineers build bridges, scientists model climate change, and doctors calculate correct medication dosages. And for this reason, we are committed to continue to challenge our students of all capabilities to achieve their personal best. Maths might not always be easy, but it is always worth it.

NAPLAN

In March, our Year 7 and 9 students completed NAPLAN Online with resounding success. Over two weeks, more than 1500 student tests were submitted, showcasing exemplary efforts and a commitment to personal best. The earlier testing window will enable schools and families to receive timely feedback. Moreover, parents and carers will receive simplified and clearer information about their child's NAPLAN achievements, facilitating meaningful discussions with teachers regarding their progress.

Victorian Curriculum 2.0

All Victorian government schools will start using the Mathematics curriculum 2.0 in 2024 or 2025. At Mordialloc College we are using the revised mathematics curriculum for school reporting from Semester 1 2025. The VCAA made these changes to help teachers plan their teaching and learning programs in mathematics, giving them more flexibility to support students to link ideas within mathematics and also with other curriculum areas.

On your child's previous report, the teacher reported against the 3 strands of the achievement standard for mathematics (Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability). Under the Mathematics curriculum 2.0, your child’s teacher will report against the achievement standard as a whole, providing a single, aggregated score.

As the achievement standards reported on have changed, when the Semester One reports come out, we will be assessing under the Mathematics 2.0 curriculum for the first time. Hence, it will only show achievement and not progress. For all reports after this, progress will be shown against the single achievement standard.

“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” – Albert Einstein

Amelia Hargreaves

Learning Area Leader - Maths

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