Mathematics and the capacity to be numerate are vital to a person's successful participation in society. To be numerate is to use mathematics effectively to meet general demands of life at home, in paid work, and for participation in community and civic life. Numeracy is a fundamental Capability of learning, discourse and critique across all areas of the curriculum.
Mathematics at Mount Stromlo High School is a core subject for all students in all years. Over the four years of high school, students will explore and build their skills in the numerical categories outlined in the Australian National Curriculum: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Probability. Numeracy is a fundamental skill that students will utilise across the curriculum and will experience in a range of subject areas.
All students are encouraged and invited to participate in several Mathematics events during the year. This includes the Australian Mathematics Competition, sponsored by The Commonwealth Bank. Our results from previous years include several prize winners with many of the participants receiving Distinction and Credit awards.
At Mount Stromlo High School students in years 7 and 8 have access to the Mathletics online learning platform, while in years 9 and 10 students move to the Mathspace online platform. Additionally, all students receive an online account to access an interactive digital textbook along with a wealth of additional resources. These platforms are used to support students learning of Mathematics by digitally upskilling mathematical skill sets.