At Mentone Park Primary School, our mathematics program is designed to provide every student with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to become capable, flexible, and independent mathematical thinkers. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, evidence-based mathematics education that aligns with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and is underpinned by the new Victorian Teaching and Learning Model. 

Our approach to teaching mathematics incorporates Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) as a core methodology. This model ensures that concepts are taught in a clear, sequential, and structured manner, allowing students to master key mathematical skills before progressing to more complex ideas. Teachers clearly articulate learning intentions and success criteria, model strategies, provide guided practice, and monitor student understanding through frequent checks for learning. This ensures that all students, regardless of their current ability, can achieve success in mathematics. 

A typical mathematics lesson at Mentone Park Primary School includes the following elements: 

• Daily Review 

• Learning Intention (We Are Learning To) & Success Criteria (I Can) 

• Vocabulary 

• Explicit Direct Instruction 

• Independent Practice 

• Reflection 

The Victorian Curriculum 2.0 provides the framework for our program, ensuring that content and achievement standards reflect current best practice and are relevant to today’s learners. This updated curriculum places a stronger emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning, and the application of mathematics in real-world contexts, preparing students to be numerate and adaptable in an ever-changing world. 

The new curriculum is organised into six interrelated strands: 

• Number 

• Algebra 

• Measurement 

• Space 

• Statistics 

• Probability (commencing at Level 3) 

Our program is further strengthened by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model, which promotes high-impact teaching strategies, a clear instructional model, and a focus on student voice and agency. At Mentone Park, teachers use data to inform instruction, set individual learning goals, and differentiate tasks to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Collaboration among staff ensures consistent practice and ongoing professional learning, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

Together, these elements create a dynamic and inclusive mathematics program that supports deep understanding, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation of mathematics.