Numeracy

Mathematics in Term 3

In Term 3, our Grade 1/2 students will continue learning mathematics through the Explicit Maths Program (EMP) at Sunshine Heights Primary School. This evidence-informed program is designed to build strong mathematical understanding while developing students’ confidence and problem-solving skills.

The Explicit Maths Program uses a clear and structured approach to teaching. New concepts are carefully explained, modelled, and practised, allowing students to learn step-by-step in a supportive environment. This helps ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed and build a solid foundation in mathematics.

As part of our daily maths lessons, students will:

• Participate in review sessions of previously taught concepts to strengthen memory and reinforce learning
• Engage in fluency activities to build accuracy, speed, and flexibility when working with numbers

• Develop their ability to explain their thinking and apply skills to solve problems

   

This consistent approach supports students to become confident and capable mathematicians.

Areas that the Grade 1 students will focus on this term are:

• making and saying 3 digit numbers
• saying and writing 3 digit numbers
• solving worded problems
• recognising and solving Australian Coins
• capacity
• length 
• 3D objects

Areas that the Grade 2 students will focus on this term are:

• Fractions: halves, quarters, eights
• Regrouping Place Value Facts for 3 digit numbers
• Worded problems
• 3D objects
• Statistics
• mass
• money- solving change problems
• division by skip counting