Maths Matters at Magdalene
Scientific Calculators
Students are reminded that a scientific calculator should be brought to class each lesson so that they may become familiar with the variety of features available and be confident in their use as they progress through higher levels of Mathematics. Short-term loan calculators are available from the Learning Resource Centre if students need to borrow one for the day, or until they are able to obtain a replacement calculator. For most students we recommend the Casio fx-82AU plus II 2nd edition. For students in 9MATA, 10MATA or Stage 6 Advanced and Extension courses, we recommend the Casio fx-8200 AU.
Assessment Schedules
The Mathematics Resource Centre (available through Compass) provides Assessment Schedules for all Mathematics courses. While students will receive Assessment Notifications for formal Assessment Tasks via Google Classroom, reviewing the Assessment Schedule in advance can help students to begin preparing for their tasks earlier and allow them to have more time to identify areas where they may need additional study or practice.
Over the next fortnight in Mathematics, our students will be studying:
Year 7 - Indices
Year 8 - Pythagoras’ Theorem, Perimeter and Area
Year 9 - Algebraic Techniques
Year 10 - Path to Standard - Financial Mathematics
Year 10 - Path to Advanced - Trigonometry, Financial Mathematics
Year 11 Standard - Formulae and Equations, Units of Measurement
Year 11 Advanced - Functions
Year 11 Extension 1 - Polynomials
Year 12 Numeracy - Life After School (current focus - Budgeting and Household Expenses)
Year 12 Standard 1 - Investments and Loans
Year 12 Standard 2 - Investments and Loans
Year 12 Advanced - Integral Calculus
Year 12 Extension 1 - Further Calculus Skills
Year 12 Extension 2 - 3D Vectors
Mrs Broady
Leader of Learning - Mathematics