Illawong Public School

Mathematics

Mathematics K-6 aims to:

• Create favourable attitudes towards mathematics and stimulate students' interest in mathematics.

• Develop in students a sound understanding of mathematical concepts, processes and strategies and the capacity to use these in solving problems.

• Develop in students the ability to recognise the mathematics in everyday situations.

• Develop in students the ability to apply their mathematics to analyse situations and solve real-life problems.

• Develop in students appropriate language for the effective communication of mathematical ideas and experiences.

• Develop in students an appreciation of the applications to mathematics of technology, including calculators and computers.

• Encourage students to use mathematics creatively in expressing new ideas and discoveries and to recognise the mathematical elements in other creative pursuits.

• Challenge students to achieve at a level of accuracy and excellence appropriate to their particular stage of development.