Mathematics
Mathematics is a reasoning and creative activity employing abstraction and generalisation to identify, describe and apply patterns and relationships. The symbolic nature of mathematics provides a powerful, accurate and concise way of communicating.
Why study mathematics?
By studying mathematics, you’ll learn to:
· be confident, creative users and communicators of mathematics
· investigate, represent, and interpret situations in their personal and work lives and as active citizens
· be able to ask and solve problems and using reasoning
· appreciate mathematics as an accessible, enjoyable, and important aspect of lifelong learning.
What opportunities will you get?
Year 7 and 8, students will use Maths Pathway, an online platform that tailors learning to meet individual needs and support their understanding of mathematical concepts. Year 9 and 10 will be exposed to a more teacher led instruction. There are numerous co-curricular activities throughout the year and opportunities to excel academically which includes participating in Australian Maths Competition.
What will you study?
Students can study the following subjects through the mathematics faculty:
Years 7 and 8
Mathematics (Mandatory).
Years 9 and 10
All students will engage with the Core components of the syllabus, with teachers extending learning to the Path components; Extension, Advanced and Standard, based on each student’s unique needs and understanding of prior background knowledge.
Years 11 and 12
The following subjects may be available for you to study in years 11 and 12. There are no pre-requisites for studying these but by studying from the different levels of Mathematics in years 9 and 10 can help you decide if you want to continue your studies, and which strand to study.
· Mathematics Extension 1 & 2 (Elective)
· Mathematics Advanced (Elective)
· Mathematics Standard 1/2 (Elective)