Core Subject
Learning mathematics creates opportunities for and enriches the lives of all Australians. The Australian Curriculum: Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built.
COURSE OUTLINE
The following content strands are studied in Year 9:
Number and Algebra
- Number and place value, real numbers, money and financial mathematics, patterns and algebra, linear and non-linear relationships
Measurement and Geometry
• Using units of measurement, geometric reasoning, Pythagoras and trigonometry
Statistics and Probability
• Chance, data representation and interpretation
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Students in Year 9 will complete:
• Exams
• Problem Solving Tasks
Students in all courses are required to have a scientific calculator.
At the conclusion of Year 9, pending results, pre-requisites and recommendation from the school, students will enrol in one of two courses:
1. MATHEMATICS (Australian Curriculum for Year 10)
2. EXTENSION MATHEMATICS (Australian Curriculum with extension components, suited to students who are considering studying Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics)
Students who are considering choosing Mathematical Methods in Year 11 must choose Extension Mathematics for Semesters 1 and 2. The same applies for students intending to also study Specialist Mathematics. Students who are considering choosing to study General Mathematics in Year 11 can choose either course in Semester 1, but should choose Core Mathematics in Semester 2. It is recommended that students who are unsure whether they intend to study Mathematical Methods or General Mathematics should select Extension Mathematics for Semester 1.