At St. Lawrence, we are now using the new Victorian Mathematics Curriculum 2.0 for reporting.  The link to the new curriculum is here:

https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/mathematics/mathematics-version-2-0/curriculum/f-10

There are now six strands of Mathematics, instead of three. 

The 6 strands of Maths are now:

• Number
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Space
• Probability and
• Data 

In grades Foundation (Prep) - Grade 2 we teach:

• Number 
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Space 
• Statistics (data)

In grades 3-6 we teach:

• Number 
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Space 
• Statistics 
• Probability

What does this mean for your child?

As part of the updated Victorian Maths Curriculum 2.0, some learning outcomes (called content descriptors) have been moved to different year levels. This means that your child may now be learning certain concepts earlier or later than in the previous curriculum. These changes help ensure a more logical and consistent learning progression.

Some learning outcomes (Indicators) have been completely removed from the Prep-Grade 6 curriculum. The area of Volume is one example of this. Because of the changes in the new Victorian Maths Curriculum 2.0, your child might find learning in some strands easier than in previous years, while other areas—especially in Number—might feel more challenging. This is a normal part of adjusting to the new curriculum, and teachers are supporting all students as they adapt to the updated expectations.

Reporting

In the past families received a progression point (dot) for the three strands in Mathematics – Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry and Statistics & Probability. 

In 2025 there is only one progression point for Maths and it will cover all the strands. Your child’s report will look different!

The progression point is an average of all the strands taught for that Semester. 

You will be able to use the table that will be included in reports below the progression point to see where your child sits in regards to the standard in each strand. 

At standard means they are working at the expected level. 

Below standard means they are 12 months below the expected level.

Well below standard means they are working 12+ months below the expected level. 

Above standard means they are working 6-12 months above the expected level.

Well above standard means they are working 12+ months above the expected level. 

Some areas of the Maths curriculum may not be included in the Semester 1 report. This is because those topics haven’t been fully taught or assessed yet. All strands will be reported on in Semester 2.  

If you have any questions regarding this new reporting system or the Victorian Maths Curriculum 2.0 please feel free to contact the Maths Leader, Narelle Italiano, at nitaliano@slwderrimut.catholic.edu