In Year 9 and 10 students deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills of mathematical concepts from Stage 4. They develop efficient strategies for numerical calculation, identify, visualise and explore measurements concepts and interpret data to make sound judgements.
Satisfactory completion of at least 200 hours of study in Mathematics during Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) will be recorded with a grade for ROSA.
Course aim
- Acquire mathematical knowledge and skills and develop an understanding of the application of mathematics.
- Develop an appreciation of mathematics as a human activity.
- Develop positive values and attitude towards lifelong learning and mathematics.
What students learn
There are three strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry and Statistics and Probability.
In Year 9 students study the following sub-strands:
- Indices
- Numbers of any magnitude
- Algebraic techniques
- Data
- Area and surface area
- Volume
- Equations
- Linear relationships
- Financial Maths
- Trigonometric
- Probability
- Rates and Ratios
In Year 10 students study the following sub-strands:
- Financial maths
- Properties of geometric figures
- Surds and indices
- Algebraic techniques
- Equations
- Linear and non-linear relationships
- Trigonometry
- Rates and ratios
- Probability
- Bivariate data analysis
Medium of learning
- written examinations
- assignments
- reports
- research assignments
- practical investigations
- practical tasks.
To find out more about Year 9 and 10 (Stage 5) Mathematics, refer to Stage 5 in the Mathematics K-10 Syllabus.