The Teacher Handbooks: use a developmental approach to build on students’ existing knowledge support students to activate their prior knowledge before extending to new concepts and skills draw on the sequences of skills identified in the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics and the National Numeracy Learning Progression give explicit guidance to help teachers and students focus on key ideas and strategies to enhance mathematical learning follow a ‘gradual release of responsibility’ model that encourages students to observe, discuss and engage in hands-on experiences, helping them work towards becoming independent mathematicians.
