At Corpus Christi, our Mathematics program reflects our commitment to developing confident, capable and flourishing learners. Guided by the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School Vision for Instruction and informed by contemporary research on how students learn, we provide explicit, structured mathematics teaching that supports every student to build deep understanding and strong problem-solving skills.
Our Mathematics curriculum is aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and supports students to develop understanding across the key areas of number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics and probability. Learning is carefully sequenced so that knowledge and skills build over time, allowing students to develop strong conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency. Establishing these foundations in the early years is essential, as early mathematical understanding strongly influences future learning and confidence in mathematics.
We use high-quality lesson resources from Ochre Education and thoughtfully adapt these to meet the needs of our students. Our approach emphasises the development of strong number sense, fluency with key operations, and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Students engage with concrete materials, visual representations and structured problem-solving strategies to help make mathematical ideas visible and meaningful.
Through explicit instruction, teachers model mathematical thinking step-by-step, provide guided practice and gradually release responsibility to students. Students are encouraged to explain their reasoning using precise mathematical language, developing both confidence and clarity in communicating their thinking. To support the development of mathematical fact fluency, students also engage with digital platforms such as Times Tables Rock Stars and NumBots.
We use a range of assessment methods to monitor student progress and inform teaching, including but not limited to: Mathematics Online Interview, Acadience Math, Ochre assessments and PAT Maths. These assessments allow teachers to respond to student needs and ensure each learner is supported to make strong and sustained progress.
Through this intentional and supportive approach, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to think mathematically, solve problems and apply their learning in meaningful ways.