We all enjoy mathematics and have a strong commitment to providing positive mathematical experiences for our students and fostering integration with other strands of school curricula. Unit evaluations from both internal and external students have indicated considerable success in these areas. Study and grow with us in your preparation for teaching or other vocations and let us help you to unlock some of the mysteries and delights of this fascinating subject. It is everyday useful, enjoyable and powerful in understanding and describing our world. This unit is designed to give students the skills and confidence in the mathematics that they would deal with in their everyday life.
Students use calculators frequently in class.
They learn how to draw up graphs and tables and how to read and interpret data accurately. There is also the opportunity to pursue extension topics within the theme of Recreational Mathematics. The emphasis is on reasoning and communicating and problem solving effectively in mathematics. Students in this unit will examine a variety of topics and puzzles selected mainly from number and geometry. Assessment is based on keeping a reflective journal for the semester.