Mathematics
Stage 4 Years 7 and 8
Mathematics is compulsory for all students from Years 7 and 8.
In Stage 4 there are five areas of study: Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry. Whilst all students complete the same programme of work, additional topics are given to extend and challenge the more capable students.
Mathletics is available to all Year 8 students. This online programme allows students to review and assess their competency in Maths topics and to complete against students around the world. Mathsonline is also used extensively in all Years.
Students will complete the National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) to assess their numeracy skills.
Stage 5 - Years 9 and 10
Mathematics is compulsory for all students from Years 9 and 10.
In Stage 5 there are three courses available for students. Stage 5.1(General Maths), Stage 5.2 (Intermediate Maths) and Stage 5.3 (Advanced Maths). These courses have five areas of study Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement, Space and Geometry.
Students in Year 9 will complete the National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) to assess their numeracy skills. Students have the opportunity to complete in mathematics competitions.
Students are selected in Year 9, 10 to participate in the Accelerated Mathematics Program. The program allows the students to complete the HSC course Mathematics (2 units) in Year 11. Students who are selected start the programme whilst they are in Years 9, 10.
Stage 6 - Years 11 and 12
Mathematics in not compulsory for students in Years 11 and 12. The following courses that are offered to students in Year 11 and 12.
General Mathematics: is a two year course and focuses on Mathematical skills and techniques that have direct application to everyday activities. The course has five areas of study, with an emphasis on applications and modeling tasks.
Mathematics: is a two year course and extends the skills acquired in Stage 5 to further aspects of Mathematics that are applicable to the real world. Calculus skills are an important part of the course and are used to investigate the properties of various functions.
Extension 1 Mathematics: is a two year course and includes the whole of the Mathematics course. This course is intended for students who have demonstrated a mastery of Stage 5 Mathematics.
Extension 2 Mathematics(Year 12 only).: is a one year course and represents a distinctly high level of school Mathematics involving the development of considerable manipulation skills and a high degree of understanding of the fundamental ideas of Algebra and Calculus.