Let’s talk about Maths!
As part of our Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), we have a team of teachers working with a MAV (Mathematics Association of Victoria) consultant to create a consistent maths instructional model. It is referred to as the ‘Launch, Explore, Summarise’ model. It is evidence based and recommended by the Department of Education as the best practice model.
The model has a problem solving focus and encourages students to apply their mathematical understandings to real life authentic problem situations. We give our students the option to use enablers and extenders to ensure they can either access the task with support or extend their thinking with an extra challenge.
Here is an example of a problem that students in Grade 1/2 were presented with:
You have 20 Lego blocks. How many towers can you make AND
how many blocks in each tower?