Mathematics

Goals

• encourage creativity and critical thinking skills
• maximise student learning and potential
• promote collaboration and a positive team environment
• develop communication skills    

Features

• the Maths Breakfast operates in Room 25 Wednesday mornings 7:45am to 8:45am - students are helped by maths teachers who focus on content students identify they want help with
• all students must have a calculator, they are available at the front office - Casio FX82AU 2nd Edition is the recommended calculator
  

Team

• Patrick Lomax  _{^{HEAD TEACHER}}
• Melanie Bulmer
• Samone Dinnery
• Dylan Gambrill
• Shane Kegel ^{_{Y8 YR ADVISER}}
• Ben McCartney ^{_{INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER}}
• Dean Morrissey
• Joanna Netluch
• Matthew Richards
• Carmen Rocher  

Links

• Mathspace
• Everyday Maths Hub
• Kahn Academy
• AAA Maths
• Coolmath Games
• IXL Maths
• Inquisitive Minds
• Australian Maths Trust
• Australian Maths Trust Resources

Courses

STAGE 4: Year 7 & Year 8

• Year 7 and Year 8 students follow the NESA endorsed Stage 4 Maths program.

STAGE 5: Year 9 & Year 10

• Year 9 students follow either a CORE or PATH pattern of study. Classes are streamed to ensure students develop a deep mathematical knowledge and understanding and thrive under explicit instruction directed to their own needs. 
• Year 10 students follow either a Stage 5.1 (Standard), 5.2 (intermediate), or 5.3 (Advanced) pathway - the 5.2/5.1 program prepares students to continue study in the Year 11 Standard course, the Advanced program allows students to access the Advanced Mathematics course in Year 11.

STAGE 6: Year 11 & Year 12

• Year 11 and Year 12 students can study Extension 1 and Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics or Standard Mathematics in Year 11, Year 12 Extension 1 students can choose to add Extension 2 Mathematics their HSC studies.