Mathematics in Year 9 & 10

Previously, students moving from Year 8 into Year 9 moved into three distinct courses: Advanced Mathematics, Intermediate Mathematics and Standard Mathematics.

 

Since 2013 this has not been the case.  Mathematics is now taught as a learning continuum from Year 1 to Year 10.  This means that each student will learn at their own pace.  In each year students will start their learning from where they finished the previous year.

 

This new system fosters a whole understanding of Mathematics as opposed to creating gaps from not being able to complete the previous year’s work before starting the new year’s work.

 

Where does this leave your child?

 

You child will be placed in an appropriate class depending on their Mathematical skills, accuracy and ability to understand the concepts covered in the course. This has been based on their achievements and demonstration of knowledge through Year 8. The class teacher will conduct each lesson at an appropriate pace for all students.

 

At the end of Year 10, students will have completed up to and including:

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