All Numeracy lessons at NPS follow a clear ‘gradual release of responsibility’ model meaning all lessons are consistent with school priorities and goals. Consistency is key to supporting our students continual focus of being there best!
We continue to develop our numeracy teaching based solidly on the Big ideas in Number.
The Big Ideas in Number teaches the concepts of:
As students progress through the primary school years, these are building blocks to a complete understanding of number sense.
Very few sessions in Numeracy are taught without hands on materials. At NPS we prioritise real world learning and applying understanding in as many ways as possible. We prioritise colaboaration, problem solving and exploration for our students to become great critical thinkers.
