Maths Update

Scaffolding for Success

Maths is off to a cracking start in 2019! Our students have been working very hard in both their Maths lessons and their Scaffolding Numeracy sessions.

We once again welcome our critical friend Rob Park, who has been joining teachers and students every Tuesday to help deliver the Scaffolding Numeracy in the Middle Years program. These sessions are activity-based, and encourage students to work both  independently and in groups to develop their multiplicative and critical thinking.

The focus this term has been on challenging students to reflect on their learning and explain their mathematical processes and thinking. Students have also been encouraged to self-assess their proficiency in a range of skills, in order to set their own goals for future learning.

It has been very exciting for our Maths and Scaffolding Numeracy teachers to observe all students engaged in activities and lessons, keen to improve their skills and knowledge...and we're sure it's not just because of the lollies!   

Erin Simpson