Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Stage 5. There are three different Mathematics courses (5.1, 5.2 and 5.3) each varying with difficulty.

The accelerated Mathematics program is an invitation only course. This course is designed for students who have achieved at an extensive level in Stage 4 Mathematics. The acceleration course allows students to complete the Stage 5 (5.3 advanced) Mathematics course in Year 9 and then complete the Year 11 Mathematics course in Year 10 and the Year 12 HSC Course in Year 11.

Topics include:

Working Mathematically

• develop understanding and fluency in mathematics through inquiry, exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying problem-solving skills and mathematical techniques, communication and reasoning

Number and Algebra

• develop efficient strategies for numerical calculation, recognise patterns, describe relationships and apply algebraic techniques and generalisation

Measurement and Geometry

• identify, visualise and quantify measures and the attributes of shapes and objects, and explore measurement concepts and geometric relationships, applying formulas, strategies and geometric reasoning in the solution of problems

Statistics and Probability

• collect, represent, analyse, interpret and evaluate data, assign and use probabilities, and make sound judgements.

For more information about this course, please see: Mr Knight