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 studying Year 9 & 10 Path to Advanced 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.

Edrolo

The online platform Edrolo is available to all students, with links provided through the Mathematics Resource Centre. The platform offers video explanations with immediate opportunities to check understanding via multiple choice problems. This program is a very valuable resource for both filling any gaps in knowledge, and also looking into concepts before they are presented in class. Whilst links may be posted to students, they are also free to explore the platform at their will. 

Over the next fortnight in Mathematics, our students will be studying:

Year 7 - Indices

Year 8 - Perimeter and Area

Year 9 - Algebraic Techniques, Numbers of any Magnitude

Year 10 - Path to Standard - Financial Mathematics

Year 10 - Path to Advanced - Financial Mathematics

Year 11 Standard - Units of Measurement, Relative Frequency and Probability

Year 11 Advanced - Functions, Trigonometric Functions
Year 11 Extension 1 - Polynomials

Year 12 Numeracy - Life After School (current focus - Budgeting and Household Expenses)

Year 12 Standard 1 - Simultaneous Linear Equations

Year 12 Standard 2 - Simultaneous Linear Equations

Year 12 Advanced - Applications of Calculus

Year 12 Extension 1 - Further Area and Volume of Solids

Year 12 Extension 2 - 3D Vectors

Mrs Broady

Leader of Learning - Mathematics