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Mathematics is a core subject in the Western Australian Curriculum and is taught daily to all pupils throughout the school. At Rivergums, we support all students to achieve a high standard of proficiency in Mathematics, explicitly teaching concepts to mastery. Lessons build on prior learning and follow systematic steps supporting students to achieve greater understanding along their mathematical learning journey.
At Rivergums, we aim to ensure that all children are engaged and excited by Mathematics. To achieve this, we provide a variety of opportunities for children to experience maths in a wider context. These opportunities have included numeracy workshops and opportunities for parents to take part in numeracy lessons.
Fact Fluency
At Rivergums, we have a daily focus on developing fact fluency. Math fact fluency is the ability to recall math facts and concepts quickly and accurately. Math fact fluency is developed when students are given exposure to math facts as often as possible. Once students have mastered their fact fluency, their cognitive load is reduced, thus allowing them time to effectively solve more difficult problems quicker and more accurately.
Daily Review
A daily review is a fast-paced review of previously learned material. Daily Reviews support students to transfer knowledge from their short term to long term memory; resulting in automatic recall. Our Mathematics daily reviews include:
Number/Algebra (basic number facts, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, times tables, place value, fractions, decimals, money, numeracy vocabulary, problem solving)
Measurement (time, time facts, calendars, timetables, abbreviations, vocabulary, conversions, problem solving)
Geometry (shapes, directions, lines, angles, vocabulary, problem solving)
Statistics/Probability (fractions, percentages, decimals, graphing, probability, vocabulary, problem solving)
The Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) Approach
The CPA Approach is based on three representations which develop student’s conceptual understanding in Mathematics:
- Concrete
- Pictorial
- Abstract
At times, students will move cumulatively through the steps, but they are also fluid and can be moved through backwards and forwards to reinforce understanding and overcome misconceptions. CPA allows students to move from using physical, or concrete, materials to solve problems, to working on pictorial representations and then being able to work in the abstract
Maths Games
New 2025! (download instructions below)
Kindy – Number Match – Objective: Recognise and recall numbers 0-5
Pre-Primary – Big Big Bigger – Objective: Recognise larger and smaller numbers
Year 1 – Odd & Even Snap – Objective: Recognise odd and even numbers
Year 2 – Flip and Add – Objective: Add two numbers together and give an answer of the sum.
Year 3 – Banking combinations of ten – Objective: Using as many cards in your hand as you can to make combinations of 10.
Year 4 – Fact Face Off – Objective: add/ multiply two numbers.
Year 5 – Sum are odd sum are even– Objective: To collect the most cards. The player with the most cards wins.
Year 6 – Order of Operation – Objective: To use the Order of Operation technique to solve the sum.
2024 Maths Games
Number Recognition
Objective: Recognise and recall numbers 1-10
Number Recognition Instructions
Snap
Objective: Recognise and recall numbers 1-10
Friends to Ten
Objective: Remove all cards by finding pairs that add up to 10.
Addition Race
Objective: Use addition to make the biggest number possible
I Spy
Objective: To correctly guess the 2-card number sentence of a partner.
Place Value Battle
Objective: to create the largest possible number using the cards drawn from a deck.
Place Value Battle Instructions
Pyramid Addition
Objective: To achieve the highest score by adding 2 cards at a time.
Fast Facts Multiplication
Objective: To collect the most cards. Player with the most cards win
Fast Facts Multiplication Instructions
How to make a Dollar
Objective: Use logic and problem solving to discern which cards to keep/discard to make $1.00
How to make a Dollar Instructions
24
Objective: Use and apply efficient mental and written strategies to make 24
Fraction Wars
Objective: Make a fraction that is bigger than your opponents.
