Numeracy is a key priority at Monmia P.S, with students participating in daily mathematics 1 hour block. Students participate in practise and revise key concepts covered within their mathematics sessions during the morning routine.

Mathematical concepts are taught explicitly in the classroom with students being clearly informed of the purpose of the lesson through shared Learning Intentions as well as being directly involved in the co-construction of the Success Criteria.  Students use the Learning Intention and the Success Criteria to reflect on their learning and progress. Students regularly complete pre-assessment tasks which demonstrates their current understandings. This knowledge is then used to inform teachers planning of units, based on students’ prior knowledge. Lessons involve a variety of learning experiences for the students, ranging from explicit teaching of new concepts, opportunities to apply these independently and in group situations as well as problem solving situations which encourage the students to determine how to appropriately use their skills and knowledge.

Numeracy sessions across the whole school follow a specific structure. Students are aware of the components of a numeracy session and how this applies to the teacher and the student A typical session involves:

• Warm Up: prepares the students for learning. This may be in the form of a quick game which "switches on the brain" for the lesson to follow
• Mini Lesson: students are made aware of the learning intention for the session. Specific links to key vocabulary are made as well as identifying and modelling the mathematics to follow.
• Purposeful Learning: opportunities for students to apply the mathematical concepts introduced as well as explicit teaching points for individuals and groups
• Intentional Reflection: opportunities for students to consolidate their learning through sharing and summarising their learning.  Students are guided to reflect as well as monitor their achievements according to the learning intention and success criteria

At Monmia P.S, we make a strong commitment to developing the numeracy skills and understanding of not only the students but all staff as well. Through ongoing professional learning all staff are continuously improving their skills and knowledge. Our numeracy program is closely aligned to the Victorian Mathematics Curriculum 2.0, ensuring substantial opportunities are provided for students to achieve and extend their understandings, according to curriculum expectations.  

All Monmia P.S students are enrolled on Mathletics which is an online mathematics resource, allowing students to reinforce their mathematical skills and understandings. They have 24-hour access to Mathletics with personal login details.  

We are extremely proud of the mathematics program that we implement and are committed to providing opportunities for all students to experience high levels of success - at Monmia you can COUNT on us!