At Brookman Primary School, we want every child to build strong and useful mathematical skills. We teach the main areas of mathematics: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Our goal is to help students use maths in everyday life, future learning and future work.
We help students become confident, flexible and creative thinkers. Students learn different strategies; practise explaining their thinking and solve problems with more than one step. We focus on strategy‑based learning, so children understand how and why maths works, not just the final answer.
We also make maths exciting and meaningful through our STEAM Makerspace. In this space, students explore real‑world maths concepts through hands‑on activities, design projects, coding, robotics and cross‑curricular tasks. This supports students in seeing the links between mathematics and its application across Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematical (STEAM) daily experiences.
What we do at Brookman to support strong Maths learning
- We follow a whole‑school lesson design and numeracy block (including Shaping Minds, Daily Reviews, Engagement Norms and Top Ten).
- We use proven resources such as Top Ten, First Steps, and Paul Swan materials to support all students.
- We are creating a Brookman Primary School Mathematics Guide, including consistent language and a Top Ten problem‑solving strategies continuum.
- Teachers use year‑level overviews to plan lessons, learning activities and assessments.
- Teaching teams (K/PP, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6) design common assessment tasks linked to SCSA proficiency standards.
- We use agreed whole‑school maths vocabulary, so students hear the same clear language across the school.
- Students use ICT tools such as iPads, interactive whiteboards and other technologies to support learning.
- We use the STEAM Makerspace to help students explore maths through real-world tasks, design thinking and cross‑curricular projects.
- We are developing programs and professional learning to identify and extend high‑achieving maths students.