Mathematics

Mathematics at WIS provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built.

 

At WIS our curriculum is developed within the framework of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP). This PYP framework determines ‘how we teach’, focusing on helping students think critically and take responsibility for their learning through an inquiry-led approach.

 

For specific Grade Level Benchmarks in Mathematics, WIS uses the Australian National Curriculum (ACARA) to inform teachers what students need to know by the end of each grade level. The ACARA benchmarks determine ‘what we teach’ and provide us with a framework to plan and develop learning engagements across all disciplines. 

 

To further assist Primary Homeroom teachers in teaching Mathematics, we use a resource called SFUSD Math. This resource helps teachers map out the Math concepts that need to be taught throughout the year into achievable units. With careful planning, teachers ensure that our students experience the scope of mathematics for their grade by the end of the school year.