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?
Mathematics is an applied subject, with rich hands-on activities a regular part of learning.
These activities are further enhanced through co-curricular opportunities and excursions including:
· Year 7 solar car project
· Year 8 amazing maths race
· entry to the Australian Schools Mathematics Competition.
What will you study?
Students can study the following subjects through the mathematics faculty:
Years 7 and 8
· Mathematics (Mandatory). Classes in year 8 are graded by student mathematics results.
Years 9 and 10
In years 9 and 10, students can study one of three courses. The courses differ by their content and difficulty:
· Mathematics 5.3 (Mandatory) – most challenging
· Mathematics 5.2 Mandatory)
· Mathematics 5.1 (Mandatory)
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 (Elective)
· Mathematics Numeracy (Elective).
More information
For more information, visit the NSW Educational Standards Authority page for mathematics.