Mathematics
Years 8-10 Mathematics
Mathematics is a used to investigate numbers, patterns, order, generality and uncertainty.
The key learning of area Mathematics outcomes highlight the uniqueness of the Mathematics key learning area and its particular contribution to lifelong learning. These outcomes are the intended results of extended engagement with the Years 1 to 10 Mathematics key learning area.
When thinking, reasoning and working mathematically, students engage in, and reflect on, mathematical experiences to develop the knowledge, procedures, strategies and dispositions necessary to:
- identify and analyse information, think and reason inductively, deductively and intuitively to solve problems and make and justify decisions
- create mathematical models, reason inventively, analyse options and consider the consequences and implications of decisions
- pose and solve mathematical problems using a variety of information gathering, processing and management techniques and technologies
- use the concise language of mathematics, verbal and symbolic, when communicating observations and ideas, and engaging in substantive conversations about mathematics
The Mathematics key learning area is arranged in five strands. Each strand includes interconnecting topics. In the strands and topics of the Mathematics key learning area, a strong emphasis is placed on thinking, reasoning, problem solving and working mathematically.
The five strands are:
- Number
- Patterns and Algebra
- Measurement
- Chance and Data
- Space
Some special features of our program are:
| Year 8 Mathematics | All students undertake the same course of study |
| Year 9 Mathematics | Students in the “E” class complete more work from the Patterns and Algebra Strand |
| Year 10 Mathematics | Students wishing to study Mathematics B need to complete Units 671 and 672 |
