40 Albert,Street, Moe Victoria 3825
P.O. Box 274, Moe
Phone: 03 51 271966
Fax:   03 51 261407
Email: moeps@aspsmoe.vic.edu.au


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Mathematics

Mathematics in the CSF is taught from a base of concrete experience, but mathematical objects and ideas are constructed in the mind of the learner. In the early years, manipulation of concrete materials provides the foundation upon which children can actively build mathematical ideas. Numbers, for example, are first introduced to describe collections of real objects, but become conceptualised relatively quickly as abstract entities with general application. The patterns and relationships between numbers then become the focus of mathematical study and numbers themselves are added to the base of experience which the learner feels is 'concrete'. As this base expands, experiences in the real world (for example, contact with averages and percentages in sport) and of abstract entities (for example, properties of whole numbers) are so well absorbed into the learner's thinking as to act as concrete entities upon which further abstractions are built. At all levels teachers draw on students' knowledge of the world to ensure that abstract ideas are linked to something familiar.
(Source - CSFII - Board of Studies 2000)

Early Numeracy at Moe ( Albert Street ) Primary School

The Early Numeracy Program at Albert Street Primary School is part of a government initiative based on the recognition that all children can succeed in mathematics given sufficient time and support.  It involves all students in grades prep to grade 4.  High priority is given to numeracy at our school and each of the following components are vital to our comprehensive program.

Early Numeracy at Moe ( Albert Street ) Primary School

The Early Numeracy Program at Albert Street Primary School is part of a government initiative based on the recognition that all children can succeed in mathematics given sufficient time and support.  It involves all students in grades prep to grade 4.  High priority is given to numeracy at our school and each of the following components are vital to our comprehensive program.

Classroom Program

The classroom program involves a daily one hour numeracy block where all students will be exposed to hands-on experiences in mathematics.  The students will be working in all areas of mathematics on tasks that draw on his/her known skills and extend the student.

Teachers work with small groups of students who have similar skills and needs.  The teacher provides the students with the appropriate amount of support to allow the students to feel comfortable enough to take risks in their learning and experience success.

Additional Assistance

It is recognised that some students will require additional support to ensure numeracy success in the early years.  This process requires the use of identification strategies, the establishment of home-school support groups and planning appropriate individual teaching programs.  The aim of our additional assistance program is to enable students to participate effectively in the classroom program.

Parent Participation

Our School has a culture which encourages parents to be partners in their children's education.  We have a variety of opportunities for participation and offer training programs for classroom helpers: Parents as Tutors.  Parents are particularly welcome in classrooms and form a vital part of our Early Years Program.

Professional Development

Through Professional Development, teachers develop the skills and understandings necessary for implementation of the program.  Teachers spend many hours after school attending courses which keep us abreast with the latest educational practices in literacy.