Course information
The Mathematics faculty provides an academic, supportive environment that encourages students to achieve to their highest level. This is done by providing the students with course options which best suit their needs and a range of extra curricula activities in and out of the class to promote interest in the subject. Students are challenged through enrichment and extension material and engaging curriculum programs. Technology is regularly used to assist Mathematics teaching and learning.
In the junior school, students are provided with opportunities to develop their interest in Mathematics through activities such as the Australian Mathematics Competition, the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad, the Mathematics Challenge and the Enrichment Stage of the Mathematics Challenge.
Girls in Year 11 can choose from Extension I Mathematics and Mathematics. In Year 12, a further option of Extension 2 Mathematics is offered to those students who have studied Extension 1 in Year 11 and demonstrated that they have a high ability and keen interest in extending their learning in Mathematics.
Curriculum
Years 7 and 8 (Stage 4)
All students study the Stage 4 content of the Years 7-10 Mathematics Syllabus.
Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5)
All students study the 5.3 Mathematics content of the Mathematics Years 7-10 Syllabus.
Year 11 (Stage 6 Preliminary)
Mathematics (2 unit)
Mathematics Extension 1
Year 12 (Stage 6 HSC)
Mathematics (2 unit)
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Excursions
Extension 2 Mathematics:
Talented Students Day organised by the Mathematical Association of New South Wales
Competitions and Events
Year 7:
Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad
Individual Entry:
Years 7-10: Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians – Challenge Stage and Enrichment Stage
Years 7-11: Australian Mathematics Competition (Year 11 Extension 1 Mathematics students only)
Years 9 & 10: Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad
Year 11: MANSW Mathsearch and Australian Mathematics Summer School
Internet Links
Mathematics sites:
DESMOS - free graphing program:
https://www.desmos.com/
Geogebra – free graphing and algebra program:
http://www.geogebra.org/cms/
HOT MATHS - free Maths problem solving site:
https://www.hotmaths.com.au/
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA): Syllabus and Assessment Information;
Test Yourself - Years 10 & 12:
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/
