At River Gum Primary School, our mathematics program is carefully designed to help every student develop confidence, understanding, and fluency in maths.
We use the Ochre Education Scope and Sequence to deliver a structured, evidence-informed curriculum aligned with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0). This approach ensures that learning is clear, purposeful, and builds over time.
Our mathematics curriculum follows a spiral design, meaning key concepts are revisited and built upon across the year. This supports the way the brain learns best—strengthening attention, memory, and long-term recall. By encountering concepts multiple times in different contexts, students deepen their understanding and are able to apply their knowledge with increasing independence.
A key feature of our approach is our daily review at the beginning of each maths lesson. These short, focused sessions help students:
- Consolidate previously learned skills
- Strengthen memory and retrieval
- Build confidence before new learning begins
During lessons, teachers explicitly teach new concepts using clear explanations and worked examples, followed by guided practice and opportunities for independent application. This ensures all students are supported to succeed while also being appropriately challenged.
At River Gum, we believe that all students can achieve success in mathematics. Our approach is designed to build strong foundations, positive learning habits, and develop capable, confident mathematicians.