Why Mathematics?
Mathematics is the universal language. It provides not only career opportunities but it is a subject that provides opportunities to analyse, persevere, plan, discover, problem solve and learn from mistakes.
Courses offered in this KLA are:
- Year 7 & 8 (Stage 4)
- Year 9 & 10 (5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
- General Mathematics (1 and 2)
- Mathematics
- Extension 1 Mathematics
Useful links:
Edmodo
Edmodo is an easy way to get your students connected so they can safely collaborate, get and stay organized, and access assignments, grades, and school messages.
Parents can access class Edmodo pages in order to view contents and contact teachers.
Edrolo
Edrolo The ultimate resource for year 12 students, teachers, and schools Curriculum focused video lessons, exam practice, and study planning tools.
Kahn Academy
Their library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history.
Wootube
Eddie Woo's YouTube channel.
Nature by Numbers
A movie inspired on numbers, geometry and nature, by Cristóbal Vila · Go to www.etereaestudios.com for more info about movie · Music by Wim Mertens - "Often a bird" from the album "Jardin Clos", 1996 - © Usura - Published by Usura 2010
By studying mathematics, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical concepts and their use within the classroom and beyond.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
- Mathematics Life Skills.
