Maths Courses - Years 7 to 10
The study of mathematics provides opportunities for students to learn to describe and apply patterns and relationships; reason, predict and solve problems; calculate accurately both mentally and in written form; estimate and measure; and interpret and communicate information presented in numerical, geometrical, graphical, statistical and algebraic forms.
Mathematics is a mandatory course that is studied in Years 7–10 with at least 400 hours to be completed by the end of Year 10. This is a requirement for eligibility for the Record of School Achieved (RoSA).
Years 7 - 8 (Stage 4)
All of Year 7 and 8 study the following strands:
Strand |
Objective |
Working Mathematically |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding through inquiry, application of problem-solving strategies including the selection and use of appropriate technology, communication, reasoning and reflection. |
Number |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in mental and written computation and numerical reasoning. |
Patterns and Algebra |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in patterning, generalisation and algebraic reasoning. |
Data |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in collecting, representing, analysing and evaluating information. |
Measurement |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in identifying and quantifying the attributes of shapes and objects and applying measurement strategies. |
Space and Geometry |
Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in spatial visualisation and geometric reasoning. |
Years 9 - 10 (Stage 5)
Years 9 and 10 study the above strands at three different
- Standard - Stage 5.1
- Intermediate - Stage 5.2
- Advanced - Stage 5.3