Mathematics

‘THE POWER TO MULTIPLY YOUR OPTIONS AND ADD VALUE TO LIFE’

Mathematics is an integral part of a general education. It can enhance understanding of our world and the quality of participation in a rapidly changing society. Mathematics pervades so many aspects of our daily life that a sound knowledge is essential for informed citizenship. Through enhanced understanding of mathematics, individuals can become better informed economically, socially and politically in an increasingly mathematically orientated society.

SKILLS

Students will be able to:

• Pose questions and formulate propositions
• Represent and interpret concepts and relationships
• Analyse situations, describe the mathematical concepts, and use efficient procedures to solve problems
• Make deductions, generalise and verify solutions
• Make logical use of mathematical language
• Make predictions, solve problems and reflect on solutions
  

EXPECTATIONS

Throughout the course, students will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences to help them achieve the general objectives. These include:

• Traditional methods of exposition, reinforcement, discussion
• Investigations
• Individual and group work requiring research, problem solving and modelling either as supervised school activities or       as unsupervised out-of-class activities
• Computer software integrated into the course where appropriate
  

• Two supervised tests per Semester
• One extended modelling and problem-solving task or assignment per semester

Mrs Terry Jacka
Head of Faculty
tjacka@sthildas.qld.edu.au