Numeracy

Numeracy teaching and learning is an important part of daily school life at NDPS. In 2023-2024 the school was fortunate to be involved in the Primary Maths Science Specialist program. This enabled NDPS to revolutionalise the way numeracy is "done", with a massive focus on Numeracy Teaching and Learning through targetted professional learning and action research projects. The work was led by PMSS Specialist, Mr Hulonce and Numeracy Co-ordinator, Miss Halliwell.

Features of the Numeracy program:

An agreed Scope and Sequence according to the Numeracy Victorian Curriculum 2.

Numeracy Instructional Model in place F-Grade 6.

A two year curriculum cycle, complete with activities and assessments designed to scaffold student numeracy attainment.

Teacher coaching and mentoring.

A range of materials and resources support learning with a emphasis on hands-on and online resources.

Numeracy assessments, enabling a moderation process to make collaborative, informed decision making around student needs and reporting.

A focus on Number fluency across Foundation to Yr 6. This automaticity will allow students to complete algorithms (sums) with greater ease.

Students are given ‘Individual Maths Goals’ in which they work on for a specific period of time.

Explicit direct instruction occurs around Learning Intentions, using the ANTICIPATE, LAUNCH, EXPLORE and REVIEW model.

Students have the opportunity to become involved in mathematics competitions and the annual Heywood Secondary College Maths Games Day.