Mathematics Subjects
Years 9 & 10
Brendon Cant
Mathematics is the universal language used by everyone, everywhere.
Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in numeracy and working mathematically. Students have the opportunity to develop increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, communication, reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving skills. These capabilities enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems relevant to their present and future needs.
Yr 9 Mathematics - Numeracy
This pathway explores the basic Mathematical concepts of Measurement, Finance, Probability & Statistics, and Algebra & Equations. Numeracy looks at consolidating basic maths skills needed to be an active participant in society.
Subject Code: 09MAT_Numeracy
Prerequisites & Limitations: Students who need to select Yr 9 Mathematics - Numeracy will be identified by their teacher.
Suitability: Students who have not attained Stage 4 outcomes or students needing to develop and consolidate functional numeracy skills. Students who are studying the Life Skills curriculum need to enrol in Yr9 Mathematics - Numeracy. This pathway prepares students to study Mathematics Numeracy or Mathematics Standard at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
Students will cover a basic understanding of numercial concepts and learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial, financial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered:
Algebra, Equations & Linear Relationships
Surface Area & Measurement
Statistics & Probability
Trigonometry
Earning & Investing Money
Future Pathways:
This pathway is suitable for students studying the LifeSkills curriculum or students wishing to study Mathematics Numeracy in Stage 6.
Costs:
None.
Yr 9 Mathematics - Standard
Students will study Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. Within these strands they will cover a range of topic areas including: financial mathematics, algebraic techniques, equations, linear and non-linear relationships, surface area and volume, properties of geometrical figures, trigonometry, data collection and representation, data analysis, and probability.
Subject Code: 09MAT_Standard
Prerequisites & Limitations: Successful completion of Stage 4 Mathematics.
Suitability: Students who have achieved an overall grade of E to B in Stage 4 Mathematics. These modules prepare students to study Mathematics Standard 2 and Mathematics Standard 1 at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
In students will learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial, financial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered are:
Algebra & Equations
Area & Surface Area
Statistics & Probability
Trigonometry
Financial Maths
Future Pathways:
This pathway is suitable for students wishing to study Mathematics Standard 1 or 2 in Stage 6.
Costs:
None.
Yr 9 Mathematics - Advanced
Students will focus on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, communication, logical reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving skills. These capabilities enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems relevant to their further education and everyday lives.
Subject Code: 09MAT_Advanced
Prerequisites & Limitations: Successful completion of Stage 4 Mathematics.
Suitability: Students who have achieved an overall grade of B or A in Stage 4 Mathematics. This pathway prepares students to study Mathematics Advanced at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
In students will learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial, financial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered are:
Algebraic Fractions & Quadratic Equations
Area & Surface Area
Statistics & Probability
Trigonometry
Financial Maths
Future Pathways:
This pathway is suitable for students wishing to study Mathematics Advanced in Stage 6.
Costs:
None.
Yr 10 Mathematics - Numeracy
This pathway explores the basic Mathematical concepts of Measurement, Finance, Probability & Statistics, and Algebra & Equations. Numeracy looks at consolidating basic maths skills needed to be an active participant in society.
Subject Code: 10MAT_Numeracy
Prerequisites & Limitations: Students who need to select Yr 10 Mathematics - Numeracy will be identified by their teacher or currently studying the Life Skills curriculum.
Suitability: Students needing to develop and consolidate functional numeracy skills. Students who are studying Life Skills need to enrol in Yr10 Mathematics - Numeracy. This pathway prepare students to study Mathematics Numeracy or Mathematics Standard at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
In students will learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial, financial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered are:
Algebra, Indices & Equations
Area & Surface Area
Statistics
Trigonometry
Financial Maths
Future Pathways:
Students in Yr10 Numeracy are looking to study Mathematics Numeracy in Stage 6 and/or upskill their knowledge within the subject to find suitable employment.
Costs:
None.
Yr 10 Mathematics - Standard
Students will study Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. Within these strands they will cover a range of topic areas including: financial mathematics, algebraic techniques, equations, linear and non-linear relationships, surface area and volume, properties of geometrical figures, trigonometry, data collection and representation, data analysis, and probability.
Subject Code: 10MAT_Standard
Prerequisites & Limitations: Successful completion of Yr 9 Mathematics - Standard or Yr 9 Mathematics - Advanced.
Suitability: Students who have successfully completed Yr 9 Mathematics - Standard or students who achieved an overall grade of less than C in Yr 9 Mathematics - Advanced. This pathway prepares students to study Mathematics Standard 2 and Mathematics Standard 1 at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
Students will learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial, financial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered are:
Algebra, Indices & Linear Equations
Area & Volume
Statistics & Probability
Trigonometry
Financial Maths
Future Pathways:
Students electing to study Mathematics Standard would be wishing to pursue Mathematics Standard 1 or Mathematics Standard 2 in Stage 6.
Costs:
None.
Yr 10 Mathematics - Advanced
Students will focus on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, communication, logical reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving skills. These capabilities enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems relevant to their further education and everyday lives.
Subject Code: 10MAT_Advanced
Prerequisites & Limitations: Successful completion of Yr 9 Mathematics - Advanced.
Suitability: Students who have achieved an overall grade of C or higher in Yr 9 Mathematics - Advanced. This pathway prepares students to study Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension at Stage 6.
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What Students Learn:
In students will learn to:
interpret and use numerical information
solve problems using visual, spatial and statistical literacy skills
think mathematically in practical situations
represent and communicate information
use the context to determine the reasonableness of solutions
Assessment:
Students will complete Topic Tests at the conclusion of each topic and 3 weighted assessment tasks totalling 50% each semester. The topics covered are:
Linear & Quadratic Equations, Surds & Indices
Area & Volume
Statistics & Probability
Congruence and Similarity
3-Dimensional and Further Trigonometry
Future Pathways:
This pathway is suitable for students wishing to study Mathematics Advanced in Stage 6.
Costs:
None.
