Maths Talent & Advanced Numeracy (Year 2 to 7)
Maths Talent Program
The program provides extension and enrichment activities which enhance students’ understanding of mathematical principles as well as their ability to reason mathematically at a high level.
The Swot Shop’s Maths Talent Program is so much more than a regular coaching or tutoring course. Designed specifically for bright motivated learners, Maths Talent provides the perfect enrichment and extension learning experience for gifted and high potential students looking for opportunities to further develop their talents.
Ideal as a foundational program for those aiming for Opportunity Class or Selective High School entry, Maths Talent complements our dedicated OC and Selective Preparation Programs. When accompanied together, these courses will accelerate your child’s learning and confidence across all exam components. Students seeking a private school scholarship or entry into a competitive independent school will also be well served and prepared by these rigorous and challenging programs.
Early enrolment is recommended (starting in Year 2) to give students the best opportunity to build skills progressively through to Year 7, provided mastery benchmarks are met along the way.
Our Distinctive Approach
The Maths Talent Program takes students well beyond the school curriculum and challenges them to seek and reach higher levels of mathematical reasoning and skills mastery.
In an engaging ability streamed group environment led by experienced, expert teachers, students are not taught by a “recipe and repetition” method but by investigation, discovery and problem solving.
Many activities are presented as puzzles or games and much use is made of co-operative learning in addition to the benefits from individual or group competition. In addition, students may be provided with opportunities to practise for external competitions.
Maths Talent exists at five different levels catering for students from Year 2 to 7. Classes make considerable use of hands-on equipment for problem solving activities. This not only adds interest to the lesson but helps to bridge the gap between abstract concepts with real-world application.
Part of the focus of the Maths Talent A program (the highest level) is centred on material created by the Australian Maths Trust (AMT) based at the University of Canberra. This body is responsible for the Maths Challenge for Young Australians which is an enrichment/competition program for naturally talented primary and high school students. The Swot Shop offers two levels: Newton and Dirichlet.
Progress Reporting and Testing
Each term, students attempt a mastery test or take part in a competition which helps to monitor their progress and ensure all students are challenged to their individual optimal level. In line with the Swot Shop Mastery system, each class consists of 3 mastery bands and students advance to the next class once they have mastered levels 3, 6 and 9. Parents are provided with results from tests and feedback on their children’s progress in class. This can help to understand where students are excelling and where there is the opportunity to develop.
Program Suitability
Swot Shop students in the Maths Talent Program are likely to already display curiosity in and an enjoyment of mathematics. Students will most likely already be experiencing success in mathematics and are keen to further develop and hone their talents beyond the traditional classroom.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to the Maths Talent program, children sit an entry test. Students must have a genuine interest and aptitude in Maths reasoning and problem-solving to enjoy and benefit from the challenging nature of the course.
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If you would like more information about the program prior to enrolling, please contact us on (02) 9634 2000 or via this form.
