Mathematics is a crucial part of the curriculum at Kensington Primary School, with the expectation that it is taught daily and for at least five hours over the week. The content of these lessons is based on the Victorian Curriculum and adapted based on student needs for either support or extension.

Our focus is to develop mathematical understanding, fluency, logical reasoning and the ability to problem solve in all our students by providing them with a skill set through authentic learning experiences that are transferrable to everyday life. Students work both independently or in collaborative groups to undertake activities directly related to the learning intention and success criteria of the lesson.

Learning Tasks are designed to build mathematical understanding and use multiple strategies to solve problems.  Students are supported to understand and identify misconceptions and share strategies.  Students are given opportunities to talk about, make, model, write about and reflect on their learning. Sharing provides a chance for students to learn from each other and articulate their thinking using the essential vocabulary. Reflection is built into the lesson and provides students with the opportunity to participate in higher-order thinking processes such as reasoning, analysing, justifying etc.

We are currently in the process of transitioning into the new Mathematics 2.0 Curriculum which is due to be introduced in 2025.  Staff are undertaking professional learning to ensure that they are ready for the transition next year.​ A Numeracy Scope and Sequence will be developed to ensure that all areas of the Victorian Mathematics Curriculum are taught across the year. Topics will be arranged within each year level to support the connection between multiple topics of mathematics (e.g. multiplication and area).