Numeracy Operational Plan 2014 -2015 Committee: Deputy, D. O Garr, H. Rao

Numeracy Operational Plan 2014 -2015 Committee: Deputy, D. O’Garr, H. Rao Budget: $6 000 Objectives Strategies Resources Assessment Timeline Term 1 Strategic Goal:  Curriculum team ITC Wk 1-2 MTS online Summative Test To improve student Mathematical  Curriculum team meetings x2 per term  PAT Diagnostic Tests (Planning and set targets) performance and achievement in line  90 minute Maths block format  MTS online (schoolcentre.com) Wk 2-3 PAT Testing yrs 1-7 with the school Business Plan and the  Lessons will begin and conclude with  Mathletics Wk 3-7 On Entry Testing PP-2 Australian Curriculum. explicit discussion of intended Wk 4 Assessment number and outcomes Resource Rich Classroom Environment

 Explicit teacher instructions  Classroom sets of manipulate and Shape- Kindy School Improvement Goal:  Teaching of basic number facts concrete resources Wk 4 Number & Algebra Assessment To raise successful students who  Common language use across the whole  Common Maths Posters- Subscription to Wk 7 Geo & Mm’t Assessment demonstrate effective use of the school TeachThis- ~$250 Wk 8 Teachers to review proficiencies embedded in all  Mental Maths built into Maths Block  Resource room maintained and monitored Numeracy Practice Guide strands of Mathematics.  Problem Solving Strategies (Paid EA x 6 days per year) Wk 10 Stat & Prob Assessment  Plenary incorporated in Maths Lesson  Maths Games Number & Algebra  Differentiation for ability groups  Maths Wall – posters/pictures/work Term 2  Increased knowledge and skills of  Case management for SAER (IEPs and (dedicate approx. 1/3 of wall space) Wk 2/3 Yrs 3, 5, 7 NAPLAN number facts, number lines and GEPs)  End of Term 1 walkthrough for teachers number patterns.  IEPs for all Aboriginal students to present Maths wall Wk 5 Number & Algebra Assessment  Greater confidence and accuracy  World of Maths incursion  Emergent and subsequent phases of Wk7 Geo & Mm’t Assessment when solving oral and written  Maths Mastery PL 2014- DP + teacher First Steps Maths diagnostic maps and Wk 10 Stat & Prob Assessment problems  Maths Mat time to reinforce concepts- K-7 Numeracy Net Kindy Numbers 1-5  Improved fluency and accuracy K-2 when working mathematically ECE Human Resources JUNE: REPORTING TO PARENTS Intentional and explicit teaching in  Maths Groups -Support teachers/EA’s Measurement and Geometry numeracy capabilities in line with  Teacher relief for PL/ Curriculum leader Term 3  Improved spatial awareness and Classrooms First Strategy: The Early Years duties x 3days Wk 4 Time Assessment understandings of attributes. of Schooling. Wk 7 Money Assessment  Increased knowledge and skill in a Financial Resources Wk 7 Geometry Assessment variety of units of measurement Strategic Partnerships  Budget for 2014 $6 000 Wk 10 Stat & Prob Assessment Class information night (shared understanding) -World of Maths Incursion $500 to Statistics and Probability Report parent interviews subsidise  Improved skills in representing Access to Mathletics -Mathletics $2100 for up to 200 Term 4 and understanding data. School Mentors licences Wk 4 MTS online Summative Test  Develop students’ skills in Class notice boards, emails, newsletters, -Consumable resources $500 (Evaluation of short term goals and determining chance website updates -Maths Text PP/1 $1 000 student achievement) School Board -Teacher relief x3 days $1650 Kindy Numbers 1-10 Lease with partnership schools -Equipment (compasses, protractors, Moderation with local partnership schools dice, games etc.) DECEMBER: REPORTING TO PARENTS IEPs discussed with DCP/ Care agencies