MATHS PATHWAY UPDATE

This year St Joseph’s Stage 4 Maths classes have been using the Maths Pathway platform. This is an individualised approach that enables us to tailor your child’s learning in Mathematics.  All students should now have completed three adaptive diagnostic assessments online using tools provided by Maths Pathway. The diagnostic identifies precisely where each student has gaps and competencies within the curriculum and automatically designs a personal learning plan for each student based on that data. Maths Pathway contains problem sets, information and structure that is typically in a text book with 10 grade levels available to your child rather than just one and the material is continuously adapted to your child’s specific learning needs.

Students are assigned 6 modules to work through per learning cycle. Approximately 70% of class time is taken up with this individualised work, which is set for homework as well. The remaining 30% of class time is spent with the class learning in a hands-on fashion, solving problems in groups, engaging in rich task and participating in class discussion about key mathematical concepts.

Once a fortnight, the students also complete a maths test, part of which is done on paper, with only some of it directly on the computer. To achieve 100% growth rate a student must master 3 of the modules. If they master all 6 of their assigned modules they achieve a 200% growth rate! As well as Growth, Effort and Accuracy are recorded. 

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Parents/Carers can have continuous feedback on your child’s progress in maths throughout the year via the Parents and Carers Portal.  The Parents and Carers Portal is accessible through your child's online login. We recommend logging in with them, then clicking the “parents and carers” link at the top right corner of the home screen. You're also able to register for email updates to get the results of your child's latest test delivered to your inbox.

Mrs Bridget Davis

Mathematics Coordinator