Year 9 Mathematics
In order to cater for the full range of learners, three specific pathways have been identified for Stage 5 Mathematics: Stage 5.3, Stage 5.2 and Stage 5.1.
The Stage 5.3 course is the most difficult and students must have achieved the syllabus outcomes, up to and including 5.1 and 5.2 outcomes to be candidates for this course. This means that Stage 5.3 includes the knowledge and skills from Stage 5.2, and Stage 5.2 includes the knowledge and skills from Stage 5.1.
The aim of Mathematics Stage 5 is to develop students' mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics, their creativity, enjoyment and appreciation of the subject, and their engagement in lifelong learning.
The essential content for Mathematics in Stage 5 is structured using one process strand and five content strands:
Process Strand
- Working Mathematically
Content Strands
- Number
- Patterns and Algebra
- Data
- Measurement
- Space and Geometry.
These strands contain the knowledge, skills and understanding for the study of mathematics in the compulsory years of schooling.
Course Content
| Pathway 3 Algebraic Techniques Measurement Consumer Arithmetic Geometry Real Numbers Trigonometry Equations and Inequations Co-ordinate Geometry Probability Data Circle Geometry |
Pathway 2 Algebraic Techniques Measurement Consumer Arithmetic Geometry Number and Indices Trigonometry Equations and Inequations Co-ordinate Geometry Probability Data Algebraic Techniques II |
Pathway 1 Whole Numbers Fractions and Decimals Percentages Algebraic techniques Angles Data Measurement & Pythagoras Theorem Linear Equations and Inequalities Geometrical Figures Surface Area and Volume Probability |
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Assessment occurs as a regular part of teaching and learning. Students at Waverley College are given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a variety of assessment procedures including tests, assignments, projects, investigations and open-ended challenges.
Formal assessment takes place each term with common, course specific examinations.THE AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
The Australian Mathematics Competition is held each year and our high achievers are invited to partake in the event. The competition attracts approximately half a million students competing from over 30 countries.
The Australian Mathematics Trust offers a variety of programs that we actively encourage and provide opportunities for Waverley Students to partake.
These include:
- The Maths Challenge (Years 7-10)
- Enrichment Mathematics (Years 7-10)
- Project Mathematics (Years 7-10)
- Mathsearch (Year 11 students only)
Selected students also participate in the 'Talented Student Days' which are run by The Mathematics Association of New South Wales.