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SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS YEAR 7
THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
Through learning mathematics students work towards a number of goals
including: acquiring skills and knowledge so they can deal confidently
and competently with daily life; developing knowledge and skills
for employment, further study and interest; understanding the nature
of mathematical thinking (interpretation and logic). Using technology
appropriately and effectively is another key goal in the learning
of mathematics. The year 7 program introduces level 5 of the Curriculum
and Standards Framework key learning area of Mathematics. The mathematical
framework is divided into 6 strands of Space, Number, Measurement,
Chance and Data, Algebra and Reasoning and Strategies.
THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course includes the following topics:
- Whole numbers
- Number Patterns
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Measurement
- Angles
- Algebra
- Equations
- Shapes
- Chance and data
THE ASSESSMENT IN THE COURSE:
Work Requirements:
Skills practice and applications:
Each student is required to keep a work book for class activities,
set skills exercises, formulae used, homework completed and set
assignments.
Problem solving:
Each student will participate in a range of different problem solving
tasks. These could range from very brief whole class activities,
group work to extended problems for one student.
Investigation Projects:
Each semester, students will be required to complete an extended
investigation into a particular given mathematical topic. These
could also incorporate some use of technology, scientific or graphics
calculators or computer software
Assessment Tasks:
- Topic tests
- Homework sheets
- Problem solving
- Investigation projects
- Numeracy week activities
- Use of technology
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS YEAR 8
THE PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE:
Through learning mathematics students work towards a number
of goals including: acquiring skills and knowledge so they can deal
confidently and competently with daily life; developing knowledge
and skills for employment, further study and interest; understanding
the nature of mathematical thinking (interpretation and logic).
Using technology appropriately and effectively is another key goal
in the learning of mathematics. The year 8 program completes level
5 of the Curriculum and Standards Framework key learning area of
Mathematics. The mathematical framework is divided into 6 strands
of Space, Number, Measurement, Chance and Data, Algebra and Reasoning
and Strategies.
The program in year 8 incorporates some class time using computers,
students are introduced to a range of different software programs
including Geometers sketch pad, Excel, Microworlds and Graphmatica.
THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE:
This course includes the following topics:
- Number techniques
- Directed numbers
- Percentages
- Ratio
- Measurement
- Algebra
- Equations
- Cartesian graphs
- Geometry
- Chance and data
THE ASSESSMENT IN THE COURSE:
Work Requirements:
Skills practice and applications:
Each student is required to keep a work book for class activities,
set skills exercises, formulae used, homework completed and set
assignments.
Problem solving:
Each student will participate in a range of different problem solving
tasks. These could range from very brief whole class activities,
group work to extended problems for one student.
Investigation Projects:
Each semester, students will be required to complete an extended
investigation into a particular given mathematical topic. These
could also incorporate some use of technology, scientific or graphics
calculators or computer software.
Assessment Tasks:
- Topic test
- Investigation projects
- Homework sheets
- Use of technology
- Problem solving
- Numeracy week activities
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