Year: 9 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Justin Lodge
Content: Specialist Mathematics runs concurrently and in addition to Year 9 Mathematics and allows students to extend their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding to topics and concepts linked to, but not explicitly included in, the Year 9 Australian Curriculum. Some content from the 10A curriculum may also be incorporated.
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 a Scientific Calculator and Pearson’s Illustrated Maths Dictionary.