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Mathematics
CAITLIN GREENHALGH, HEAD OF MATHEMATICS
Recognising the importance of the skills learnt in Mathematics for active participation in society, the Mathematics Department endeavours to cater for the needs of all students. As such, we have created Mathematical pathways that lead to four destinations: Essential Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
THE AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM
Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built. With the advent of COVID-19, the mathematical learning continued for many girls from home. Students were very resilient and continued to engage with their mathematics teachers via Zoom and other online learning platforms.
Students are offered opportunities to participate in a number of extracurricular activities which are fun and challenging. They may also seek support in Maths Tutorial sessions which are offered weekly in the Mathematics Department in both the Middle and Senior School.
QAMT YEAR 7/8 QUIZ
A competition especially for Year 7 and 8 students, the QAMT Quiz consists of sections which test students’ ability to do mental calculations and problemsolve, individually and as a part of team. Twenty-one of our girls competed this year. For Round 1 of the quiz, we had seven teams participate. Our two top teams progressed to the Regional Finals, where our top team placed 2nd – a wonderful effort.
Well done to Ariel Qiu, Sophie Khan and Sruthi Gandu on placing 2nd in the Region (Brisbane West).
2019 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS
Mathematics This year, 28 students elected to participate in the ICAS Mathematics Competition. Four Distinctions were awarded to Chanudi Dissanayake, Lilly Biernoff, Mali Brennan and Chloe Ecroyd. We also acknowledge eleven credits: Mabel Gailbraith, Lara Ecroyd, Lilli Hamilton, Ankita Sajjan, Rachel Yap, Janithya Dharmawardhane, Gabby Pellow, Isabelle Watts and India Bailey.
Academic Results
25% 43% 27% 5% 31% 50% 17% 2% 27% 36% 30% 7% 5% 38% 46% 11% 24% 50% 26% 11% 50% 39%
Year 7 General Maths Year 8 General Maths Year 9 Mathematical Methods Year 9 General Mathematics Year 10 Mathematical Mathematics Year 10 General Mathematics
58% 42% 44% 44% 12% 13% 55% 30% 2% 25% 61% 14% 47% 38% 15% 35% 30% 35% 12% 55% 33%
Year 11 Specialist Mathematics
Year 11 Mathematical Methods Year 11 General Mathematics Year 11 Essential Mathematics Year 12 Specialist Mathematics Year 12 Mathematical Methods Year 12 General Mathematics
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