Mathematics Domain P-10

Back to:

Teaching Secondary Mathematics - Mathematics/Numeracy Reports

Currently there are two major reports which have informed the need to promote Mathematics and Numeracy initiatives in Victoria.

Back to Top

Victoria’s plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes

On 14 July 2006, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) reaffirmed its commitment to the National Reform Agenda. COAG also agreed that literacy and numeracy should be one of the initial priority human capital reform areas.

Literacy and numeracy skills provide the foundation for lifelong learning, rewarding and satisfying work, and a fulfilling personal life. Without these skills, young people will struggle to realise their full potential and Victoria will miss out on the substantial social and economic benefits generated from an educated, productive and engaged population.

On 13 April 2007, Victoria released its literacy and numeracy plan, which sets out a ten year vision for the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to work together to:

  • value good teaching and make sure we have the best teachers possible in all our schools
  • build a culture of improvement in our schools
  • direct our resources to where they can most make a difference.

Download the report from the Department of Premier and Cabinet website:

 

Back to Top

Inquiry into the promotion of mathematics and science education 2006

This resource responds to the findings of the Parliament of Victoria’s Education and Training Committee’s Inquiry into the Promotion of Mathematics and Science Education in 2006.

The Inquiry recommended that all Victorian schools give higher priority to mathematics and science learning and teaching. It noted that while there are currently some excellent outcomes in Victorian schools, there is a broad range of performance among students in mathematics. A need to provide opportunities to increase student engagement in Years 7 to 10 was noted, along with imbalances in participation and achievement of some groups of students. The Inquiry stated that there is considerable scope for raising the achievement of the best students and in providing support to improve the performance of under-achieving students.

This Teaching Secondary Mathematics resource provides teachers with current research and strategies to address some of these concerns.

Download the report from the Parliament of Victoria’s Education and Training Committee website: