Student centred approaches to teaching and learning in mathematics is one of t
he reforms
currently being advocated and implemented to improve mathematics outcomes for students
from low SES backgrounds. The models, meanings and practices of student centred
approaches explored in this paper reveal that a constructivist model of studen
t centred
teaching and learning is being promoted and implemented with some success. The ways in
which teachers and leaders are being supported through network and school based
professional learning are described.