The study of Mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically, developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills. Students develop understanding and fluency by exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems and communicating their thinking and reasoning clearly.
Students develop essential numeracy skills and fluency, while nurturing the ability to think logically, critically and creatively.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
In Year 11 and 12, the following courses are offered:
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
- Mathematics Life Skills.
