The Mathematics program at Knox Gardens is designed to prepare students with an understanding of how Maths is used in everyday life and develop the skills to be able to put this into practice. Our program is based on the philosophies of Numeracy leaders, including Dan Finkel, Rob Vingerhoets, Jo Boaler and Peter Sullivan, among others.

Mathematics lessons promote whole class mathematical discussion and reasoning and encourage students to see mathematics as a flexible subject. Students are also involved in explicit teaching of mathematical skills, concepts and strategies.

Number & Algebra is a key focus each week and students are taught skills and strategies at their point of need. Students regularly engage in open-ended, problem-solving lessons. These rich tasks with a low floor and high ceiling, allow students to access the problem at their point of need. Strategies to develop problem-solving skills are explicitly taught and students work collaboratively to solve complex problems that require critical and creative thinking.

KGPS is committed to ensuring our students have a deep conceptual understanding of Mathematics, as well as the transferable skills of Problem Solving and Critical Thinking to support them in their future endeavours.