Our Programs
Mathematics
In Mathematics at Beckenham Primary School the curriculum content and proficiencies are explicitly taught to develop a deeper understanding and the ability to apply these skills. All planning, teaching and assessment tasks are completed in collaborative teams. This ensures a whole-school approach to support student learning.
Effective Maths Lessons
All staff at Beckenham Primary School use effective maths lessons that include
Warm Ups/Daily Reviews – a tuning in activity focusing on fluency skills that are differentiated and linked to prior knowledge and teaching
Explicit Teaching (I Do) – investigating key mathematics topics, giving students the opportunity to construct mathematical ideas and develop thinking skills.
Modelled Teaching (We Do) – small group working on specific skills that are differentiated.
Independent Work (You Do) – differentiated activities that are linked to prior knowledge and skills so that understanding can be checked.
Plenary/Reflection – a time to share and reflect on what has been learnt.
In 2023, we introduced Bond Blocks as intervention in Years 2 to 4. Bond Blocks uses evidence-based methodology to help build up foundation skills.
Whole School Assessments
At Beckenham Primary School we use the following to help inform our teaching
- NAPLAN
- PAT
- Basic Number Facts
- Brightpath
