Through the collaborative efforts of schools, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) and its partners through Mathematics Learning that Counts Strategy will:

• build the leadership capacity of mathematics leaders
• provide opportunities for mathematics leaders to update their qualifications in mathematics leadership
• deliver comprehensive professional learning for teachers and leaders in mathematics
• enable teachers to provide high quality learning opportunities for all students in mathematics
• encourage teachers to develop high expectations for all students
• build the capacity of school leaders to effectively interpret and monitor school improvement data in mathematics
• assist schools to make informed decisions for continual improvement in mathematics
• provide schools and teachers with advice on offering strong learning opportunities for students with low attainment in number
• promote the need for all teachers to provide a comprehensive challenging mathematics curriculum for all
• create an online learning resource to assist teachers with the implementation of this challenging mathematics curriculum.

Partnerships

Mathematics Learning that Counts incorporates the development of a number of strategic partnerships with universities and professional associations within Victoria and nationally. This includes partnership with: 

• Australian Catholic University, Melbourne
• Monash University, Melbourne
• University of Melbourne
• Dr Robert Wright (Southern Cross University, NSW).

The strategy also links into the national organisation for mathematics teachers – Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT).

These partnerships maximise the capacity of MACS to deliver exceptional services to schools in mathematics education.