Mathematics

Maths Olympiad/Games/Explorer competitions

Following on from our last newsletter edition, we have received certificates and awards for our Maths Olympiad, Games and Explorer competitions. Each child who participated in the competitions will receive a certificate of congratulations which will be presented at our next assembly. 

Maths Olympiad participants: Maks, Odessa, Livio, Daniel, Sienna L, Alessia, Nevah, Laila, Sabine, Sloane, Graziella, Nathan, Siena M, Leah, Alyssa, Georgia M, Marcus, Thomas, Elijah, Madison and Aidan G. 

• Highest Individual Score: Well done to Livio who was awarded our 'Highest Individual Score' across the five Maths Olympiad competitions. 
• Special Achievement (Encouragement) Award: Congratulations to Maks who was awarded our special achievement award for his hard work, determination and persistence he consistently displayed when faced with the challenges.  

Maths Games participants: Maks, Odessa, Livio, Daniel, Sienna L, Alessia, Nevah, Laila, Sabine, Sloane, Graziella, Nathan, Siena M, Leah, Alyssa, Georgia M, Marcus, Thomas, Elijah, Madison and Aidan G. 

• "Maths Star" (Encouragement) Awards: Well done to Sabine, Aidan, Daniel, Laila and Alyssa for receiving the 'Maths Star' awards for demonstrating persistence, enthusiasm and perseverance when engaging in the challenging tasks. 

Maths Explorer (Problem-solving) participants: Hudson, Alessandro, Sophie, Leonardo, Kara, Grace, Cian, Max G, Dean, Gianluca, Robbie, Aidan W, Sierra, Larissa, Toby, Anthony, Ryker, Stella, Elsie, Joseph, Ava G, Spencer, Xavier, Stefania, Blake, Dominic, Logan, and Larisa.  

• "Maths Star" (Encouragement) Awards: Congratulations to Aidan W, Blake, Sierra, Joseph, Kara, and Larisa S who have been awarded the encouragement award for the Maths Explorer competitions. Bravo! 

PAT Testing

The Foundation to Year 6 students at St. Raphael's are currently participating in Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) in Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Grammar and Punctuation. PAT tests are designed to assess each student’s current capability against the appropriate standard for their age and is a valuable source of information on each student’s development. Teachers use the PAT data in Maths and English and as moderation to ensure that our classroom assessment of each student is accurate. Teachers also use the results to track each student’s development from year to year. This information is another useful tool for identifying students requiring extra support or extension in their studies. The PAT testing process has been explained to all of the students, and has not be seen as a stressful assessment. Rather students have been encouraged to view the tests as a way for teachers to learn more about their capabilities and then design learning programs that will help them improve.