Numeracy
At Furlong Park School for Deaf Children, numeracy is taught through a whole-school approach that builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence and problem-solving skills. Guided by the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, our program helps students make sense of number, patterns, shapes, measurement and data through meaningful, visual and hands-on learning.
A key feature of our approach is explicit teaching. New mathematical skills and concepts are taught clearly and directly, with teachers modelling strategies, using visual supports, and breaking learning into manageable steps. Students are guided through new ideas with plenty of opportunities to practise, receive feedback and build confidence before working independently. This structured approach supports all learners and is especially effective for deaf students, who benefit from clear, intentional and highly visual instruction.
Students participate in daily numeracy lessons that include concrete materials, real-life contexts and engaging activities. Across all year levels, students develop skills in:
- number sense and place value
- counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- measurement of length, mass, capacity, time and temperature
- recognising and describing shapes and patterns
- sorting, representing and interpreting data
- reasoning, problem-solving and explaining their mathematical thinking
Teachers assess student learning regularly and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Our numeracy program encourages students to explore mathematical ideas, try new strategies and develop the confidence to tackle challenges.
Through explicit teaching, visual supports and hands-on experiences, we aim to build a strong foundation in numeracy, supporting every student to use mathematics in school, in the community and in everyday life.
