What does learning look like in Mathematics?
The faculty embraces new technologies and ideas, taking a holistic approach which caters to individual strengths and interests. Traditional teaching methods are utilised in conjunction with technologically enhanced learning, such as Interactive Whiteboards, iPads and computers, to ensure the students' enjoyment and overall progress in Mathematics. Students are given the opportunity and are encouraged to compete in National competitions.
Mathematics Studies Stage 4 & 5 (Years 7-10)
Mathematics in Years 7-10 is part of the compulsory curriculum. Students all study the same curriculum in Stage 4 (Years 7-8), then as they progress to Stage 5 (Years 9-10) students are grouped according to individual mathematical ability. The Mathematics syllabus in Years 9 and 10 offers 3 different courses in order to give opportunities for all ability levels. At Winmalee High School all students are catered for with the teaching of all three courses, 5.3, 5.2 and 5.1. From Year 8 all levels of ability are catered for with a streamed system of placement utilised and all concepts adapted to suit specific level of ability.
Mathematics Studies Stage 6 (Years 11-12)
Mathematics in the senior school offers students more choices for their studies with emphasis placed on mathematical ability and their ideas of studies post high school. Students are offered ATAR courses which include Extension Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics and Standard Mathematics 2. The Mathematics Standard 1 course is also offered and is a non-ATAR course. In this course the students follow the Preliminary Standard Mathematics course then in the HSC year the course of study differs and students are not required to sit an HSC examination.
More information about Mathematics courses can be found at:
Stage 4 & 5
Stage 6
