In mathematics, students learn knowledge and skills consistent with the Australian Mathematics Curriculum and the Senior School SACE. Click below to read more.
Classes are mixed ability for term 1. A small Essential (modified) maths class is formed early term 1 to provide extra support students with particular numeracy needs. All remaining students are offered either general maths or advanced mathematics from term 2, 3 and 4 based on achievement. Students are able to move between classes based on teacher recommendations.
The proficiency strands understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands: number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the content and describe how the content is explored or developed. Mathematical content can be found here Mathematics Year 8 Content
Teachers use a variety of assessment approaches to accurately reflect student understanding and skills. These approaches include, but are not limited to investigations, group work, projects, observations, online tasks, conversations, and tests.
Calculators and appropriate IT will be used throughout the year. Mathematical competitions run throughout the year extend students’ knowledge and understanding. Maths help at lunchtimes is available in the very popular central maths area to all students, with maths teachers always on hand to help with homework, assignments and test preparation.
By the end of Year 8, students
There are three levels of maths classes. A small Essential (modified) maths class provides extra support students with particular numeracy needs. All remaining students are offered either general maths or advanced mathematics based on achievement in year 8. Students are able to move between classes based on teacher recommendations and parent/carer discussions, although students wishing to study advanced mathematics in senior school must study advanced mathematics at years 8, 9 and 10.
The proficiency strands understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands: number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. The proficiencies reinforce the significance of working mathematically within the content and describe how the content is explored and developed. A full description of the Australian mathematical content can be found here Mathematics Year 9 Content
Teachers use a variety of assessment approaches to accurately reflect student understanding and skills. These approaches include, but are not limited to investigations, group work, projects, observations, online tasks, discussions, and tests.
Calculators and appropriate IT will be used throughout the year. Mathematical competitions run throughout the year to extend students’ interest, knowledge and understanding of mathematics and its applications in the world. Maths help at lunchtimes is available to all students in the central maths area, where teachers are on hand to assist with homework, assignments and test preparation.
By the end of Year 9, students:
By the end of Year 10, students:
Students wanting to study Mathematics Methods at Stage 2 level must complete Mathematics A, B and C in Stage 1. Students may also choose to study Maths D in Stage 1, which is a pre-requisite for Specialist Mathematics at stage 2.
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