Mathematics Extension
This program targets students across the school who have been identified with strengths and interests in mathematics. Groups of up to 10 of like ability students are withdrawn to be further extended and challenged in mathematics. Tasks are provided to cater for a wide range of interests, talents and abilities. Activities and lessons are designed to give interesting, varied and motivational problem-solving and hands-on experiences.
During the hands-on experiences, the students manipulate materials, solve open-ended problems, make estimates, construct shapes and patterns, draw, reason, make models and investigate. Students are provided with the opportunity in small groups to discuss and share strategies used to solve problems, debating the advantages and disadvantages of one strategy over another.
This program also provides opportunities for students to enter into extra-curricular external mathematics competitions and challenges.
Mathematics Support
To cater for students who need greater time and more practice to master certain skills, Mathematics Support classes are provided. Students, in small groups of up to 6, are withdrawn. The focus in this program is to build confidence, enjoyment and skill in all number operations, measurement and space, with a strong emphasis on basic number facts.