Year: 10 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Justin Lodge
Content: Specialist Mathematics runs concurrently and in addition to Year 10 Mathematics and allows students to extend their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to topics and concepts from the Australian Curriculum, 10A Mathematics.
Students will further develop their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding of a range of concepts chosen by the teacher at the beginning of this course. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate mathematical understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning in their assessments.
Chosen topics will be drawn from the following options:
Number & Algebra
- Real Numbers
- Patterns and algebra
- Linear and non-linear relationships
Measurement and Geometry
- Using units of measurement
- Geometric reasoning
- Pythagoras and trigonometry
Statistics and Probability
- Chance
- Data representation and interpretation
Assessment: Students are assessed against a set of standards developed by the teacher, reflective of the concepts taught.
Additional Charges: Students will be required to purchase either a Scientific Calculator or a Graphics Calculator.