LEEMAN PRIMARY SCHOOL MATHS PLAN
School Vision
Shared Beliefs
Targets
Leeman Primary School provides a differentiated curriculum and
learning environment where we cater for all children's learning
styles and abilities.
Mathematics is taught in a supportive environment which is
challenging, motivational and purposeful.
Students have the opportunity to set goals, reflect and apply
their numeracy knowledge and understandings across the
curriculum.
The Mathematics concepts and scope and sequence are based
around the Australian Curriculum.
All children can learn.
Learning is developmental and it occurs in different ways and at
varying rates.
Numeracy is embedded in all learning areas.
Numeracy begins with what children know and scaffolds to new
learning.
Numeracy learning should be connected, meaningful,
challenging and enjoyable.
A successful partnership between home and school is
imperative.
Numeracy integrates number and algebra, measurement and
geometry, statistics and probability.
All students in Yr 3, 5 &7 to perform at or above National
Minimum Standards.
Monitoring & Assessment
Mathematics Leadership
Classroom Practices
The purpose of numeracy assessment is to enhance learning
and enable the reporting of student achievement. Assessment at
Leeman follows the Assessment Principles and Reflective
Questions from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority
(SCASA) website,
Data collection, analysis and review are an ongoing part of our
effective assessment practices.
Mathematics Curriculum Leader and teachers provide
instructional numeracy leadership and implement Instructional
Rounds to achieve planned outcomes.
Monitoring and Assessment
Years 3-7
1. NAPLAN
2. Stepping Stones Quarterly Assessments.
3. ACARA and SCASA work samples.
4. Individual Class Profiles (Proficiencies)
Curriculum
Leader
Strategic
Partnerships
Early Childhood (Foundation-2)
1. On-entry Assessment.
2. Stepping Stones Quarterly Assessment.
3. First Steps/Australian Curriculum Links (monitoring tool).
Early Identification & Intervention
Professional Learning (PL)
On-entry Assessment (PP in 2013; Yr 1 / Yr2 in 2014)
Stepping Stones Quarterly Assessments.
New Wave Mental Tests (ongoing).
NAPLAN Practice—DoE Numeracy Planner
Handover files
IEPS and GEPs
CARPET PATCH planning tool to support curriculum
differentiation.
Visits to Stepping Stones exemplary schools.
Access Stepping Stones PL opportunities.
Coaching from exemplary teachers- build networks for
assistance.
Numeracy Specialist/s (ex GiRN) from SAIL or TCSA schools to
deliver PL at staff meetings or School Development Days.
PL sourced for use of Interactive White Boards and i-Pads.
PL accessed through Geraldton Numeracy Strategy, WAPPA
and Institute for Professional Learning.
All students will perform at or above expected band for their year
level. (value-adding)
All teachers will become familiar with the learning outcomes and
scope of the Australian Mathematics Curriculum.
At LPS mathematics lessons are presented in a stimulating
environment that reflects the principles of Teaching, Learning
and Assessment with a focus on Celebrating Success.
1. Mathematics blocks are timetabled from recess to lunch period
with minimal disruption to this.
2. Lessons are integrated and student-centred.
3. Lessons are sequential and developmentally appropriate.
4. Stepping Stones lessons are student-centred, with a hands-on
approach and fully interactive.
5. Fundamental Mathematical concepts are explicitly taught.
6. Lesson delivery is based around the gradual release model, and
John Fleming strategy, of ‘I do , we do, you do’ (includes
modelling; working collaboratively; working independently).
7. Mathematics is integrated across the curriculum.
8. Direct Instruction strategies are implemented (John Fleming).
9. Mental Maths (written and oral) is integral to daily programs.
9. Three hands-on lessons as a minimum are planned weekly.
10. Implement whole-school Collaborative Learning strategies.
11. Maths Programs to be developed using the JBDHS planning
sheets in 2013 (these include General Capabilities; CrossCurriculum Priorities; Proficiency Strands). These are to be
reviewed prior to the start of 2014.
Strategic Partnerships
SAIL Network (Instructional Rounds; Whole School Numeracy
Plan)
TCSA (Planning, Assessing, Moderating and Reviewing)
Numeracy Week– Open Morning for parents (Mental Maths
activities)
Parent Information Sessions
Follow up homework
Communication via student diaries (Yr 4-7)
Yr 6/7—class wiki or blog.