The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
- Mathematics Life Skills.
Faculty aims/objectives
- Students to reach their potential whilst enjoying learning about mathematics and seeing its relevance in our world
- Students to be challenged by the work presented to them
- Students to be able to understand the numeracy demands of all of their subjects
- Students develop their problem solving skills
Faculty structure
- Year 7 & 8 students remain in the same class for all subjects.
- Year 9 & 10 classes are graded by their mathematics ability.
- Years 9 & 10 may follow the 5.1, 5.2 or 5.3 (top) course, depending on their class, or their individual program.
- Years 11 & 12
- Kogarah High School offers Mathematics Extension (1 Unit), Mathematics Advanced (2 unit), Mathematics Standard (2 unit)
- Mathematics Extension 2 in year 12
Extracurricular activities
The Mathematics faculty offers students extra assistance during break 1 every Thursday. They are able to ask for help from a Mathematics teacher or from their peers.
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