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 for looking into concepts before they are presented in class. Whilst links may be posted to Google Classrooms, students are also free to explore the platform at their will. 

Throughout Term 2, the Edrolo team are incentivising students to do 10 questions on Edrolo each week, with a weekly winner scoring a $100 Visa gift card. Students can pick their own questions, or they can complete assigned questions from their teacher. 

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

Year 7 - Fractions, decimals and percentages

Year 8 - Ratios and Rates

Year 9 - Equations

Year 10 - Path to Standard - Area and Surface Area

Year 10 - Path to Advanced - Trigonometry

Year 11 Standard - Perimeter, Area and Volume

Year 11 Advanced - Trigonometric Functions
Year 11 Extension 1 - Further work with Functions

Year 12 Numeracy - Is it worth it? (current focus - Rates and Ratios)

Year 12 Standard 1 - Statistical Investigation and HSC Revision Questions

Year 12 Standard 2 - Critical Path Analysis

Year 12 Advanced - Financial Modelling

Year 12 Extension 1 - Differential Equations

Year 12 Extension 2 - Further Integration

Mrs Broady

Leader of Learning - Mathematics