MATHEMATICS
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Year 7 • MATHEMATICS
Year 8 • MATHEMATICS
Year 9 • MATHEMATICS
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Year 7 Mathematics curriculum is common to all students. The areas developed throughout the course are directly linked to the content listed in the Victorian Curriculum documentation. Students develop and extend their knowledge through three content strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
The Year 8 Mathematics curriculum is common to all students. The areas developed throughout the course are directly linked to the content listed in the Victorian Curriculum documentation. Students develop and extend their knowledge through three content strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
All students study a common Mathematics course in Year 9. The Year 9 curriculum follows and covers the content outlined in the Victorian Curriculum documentation. There are three content strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
Students use technology to help analyse and display data, begin their exploration of algebra, extend their knowledge of number and investigate a variety of rules to measure perimeter and area. Students are assessed on the detail provided in answering questions, the summaries they develop for each topic and the accuracy provided in recalling past knowledge and skills. Students have access to a text resource that helps them consolidate and explore learning in an independent setting.
Students further develop their skills in using technology to help analyse and display data, extend their study of algebra including its use in linear relationships and their associated graphs, develop knowledge of rates and ratios and broaden their rules of measurement to include surface area and circle applications. Students are assessed on the detail provided in answering questions, the summaries they develop for each topic and the accuracy provided in recalling past knowledge and skills. Students have access to a text resource that helps them consolidate and explore learning in an independent setting.
Students will develop their algebraic skills, graphing skills and mental manipulation skills. They also learn to effectively use CAS technology to assist in solving problems and consolidate their understanding of new concepts using the online Hot Maths program that comes with their textbook. Students also have the opportunity to learn to collect and analyse data while on their Learning Journeys, as part of the Statistics strand. Students are also encouraged to enter The Australian Mathematics Competition held during Term 3.
