Mathematics & Numeracy

Applied learning in action

At Cranbourne Secondary College, we strive to link the learning with real world applications and provide hands on learning for students where relevant. This term, students in Year 7 were learning about probability as an application of fractions, decimals and percentages. One of our teachers, Mr Hawksworth, decided to bring some hands-on learning into the Maths classroom by organising students to conduct probability experiments to check their accuracy at different tasks.

Some of the experiments included: Scoring goals from a measured distance, distance-throwing with preferred and non-preferred hands, scoring goals with different types of balls.  As indicated in the images, the students were engaged in this activity and were able to make links between the activity being completed and the maths skills they had previously been learning.

NAPLAN

Earlier this year, our Year 7 and 9 students conducted their latest round of NAPLAN assessments. Students conducted these assessments online and the students are to be commended for their efforts and positive attitudes to NAPLAN throughout the extended testing period. We eagerly await the results and look forward to unpacking these as a college as we determine strategies to continue to improve student outcomes.

Course Counselling

In term 3, many of our students will be involved in course selection for 2026. We encourage all students to read through our course handbooks available on the school website and discuss their potential pathways with their Maths teacher to ensure they select the Maths that is most suitable for them, to prepare for studies and careers beyond school.

SPARX Maths online homework

All Year 7-10 students at the college are required to complete a weekly online homework program for Maths titled SPARX. The program is designed to be done independently where students are provided with questions at an appropriate level that consolidates the learning already undertaken in class, with videos of worked examples provided to support them. Homework will not be set during CAT period or school holidays. 

Maths/Numeracy Support

At the college we aim to provide teaching that is challenging but achievable to all students regardless of their level. In Year 7-9 we have Numeracy Coaching classes set up providing small group classes where students identified as needing additional support are provided with instruction at an appropriate level. We also have a team of tutors available who are able to offer in class supports for selected students and free tutoring is also available to students at all year levels and abilities through our afterschool Study On program, hosted in V6 afterschool Monday to Thursday. 

If you have any questions regarding any of the above-mentioned programs, please contact me on the college number or email directly at corey.oshea@education.vic.gov.au. 

Corey O’Shea, Leader of Mathematics and Numeracy