The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

 

Mathematics is the way people use logic and creativity to solve problems that involve patterns and relationships.  It is a vital component of teaching as it allows students to make informed decisions through interpreting and applying maths to a variety of contexts.  In addition, Mathematics is an essential component of students' preparation for life in the 21st century.

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At Auburn Public School, Mathematics is taught in accordance with the NSW Mathematics K-6 Syllabus.  This syllabus outlines 5 content strands - Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement and Space and Geometry and one process strand - Working Mathematically, which teachers must teach.

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Mathematics is taught within each of the classrooms through consistent revision of covered content, units of work on new content and integration through other curriculum areas. Specific Mathematics Programs, including Count Me In Too, Counting On, the Numeracy ‘Metalanguage' Project and Literacy/Numeracy Links are embedded in the teaching and learning of Mathematics.

Within our classrooms, Mathematics involves explicit and systematic teaching of concepts, ‘hands-on' teaching activities, children working cooperatively in small groups at their own level, children talking about how they found their answers, whole class discussions, and most importantly both teachers and students having fun and enjoying Maths!

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In our school, we believe that parents are their child's first teacher and as a result, encourage their participation and involvement in their child's learning about Mathematics through parent information sessions, parent in-services, hands on workshops and open classrooms.  This involvement improves communication about how Mathematics is taught in classrooms, as well as parents' confidence in understanding how to help their children at home.

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Please refer to our school website for more information on our school initiatives in mathematics:

https://auburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/mathematics.html

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Below are some math activities you can do at home to get yourself ready for Kindergarten!

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