Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Albert Einstein

At Newport Lakes Primary School there is an expectation that each grade will complete five hours of mathematics per week. The content of these lessons is based on the Victorian Curriculum for each year level and changes are often made to ensure students are supported or extended depending on their individual needs.

There is also an emphasis placed on:

• Providing students with a clear understanding of the purpose and focus of the lesson through Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
• Following a set Instructional Model for each lesson
• Setting individual goals within units of work through the use of Proficiency Scales
• Teaching and using multiple strategies to solve open-ended and real-life problems
• Exposing students to and building their mathematical vocabulary

Mathematics at Newport Lakes Primary School is further celebrated with the community bi-annually through our Family Maths Nights. These nights have changed in format over the years but generally are a celebration of the work completed by the students and provides them with an opportunity to solve open-ended maths problems and play fun and hands-on maths games with their parents.