Maths

The Maths Program

The skills in mathematics include Understanding, Fluency, Problem solving and Reasoning. These skills inform us how content is explored and developed within a classroom and are applied across Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.  During the year we will explore these concepts and how you can promote mathematics in your house.

In term one we will focus on Problem-solving.

Problem- solving is the ability to make choices, interpret, formulate, model and investigate and then to communicate the solution to the problem in a simple way.  Problem-solving should involve a ‘Productive struggle’ where students and parents have to think through the possible solutions and how to achieve this. Remember that ‘Strong mathematics learners are those who think deeply, make connections and visualize’ (J. Boaler, 2016) and don't forget it should always be fun.

Ever week I will post a new math problem, some of these problems will be open ended and have several solutions and some will have one answer.  I encourage you to work through these problems as a family and I would love to see your solutions and hear of any trials and tribulations that you many encounter. The article, Twelve Steps To Increase Your Child’s Math Achievement And Make Math Fun shows how best to support your children with maths at home. 

Lauren Maidment

Intervention / Mathematics Leader

Family Maths Problem 1.

I am thinking of 2 numbers on the hundreds chart. One number is 15 more than the other. One of my numbers has a 3 in it.

What might my 2 numbers be? Give as many answers as you can.