About this Learning Area
Learning Area Leader: Chris Archer
Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in number and algebra, measurement and geometry, and statistics and probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built. The curriculum focuses on developing increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. These proficiencies enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
It is compulsory for students in Year 10 to study Mathematics for the whole year.
Students who choose to study General Mathematics will be equipped to study Stage 1 General Mathematics. Students who study Mathematical Methods will be equipped to study Stage 1 Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Stage 1 Mathematical Methods.
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