Mathematics

Engaging Minds, Building Skills: A Term of Mathematical Growth

Term 1 has been an exciting journey for our students, filled with engaging, hands-on mathematical tasks designed to deepen their understanding and application of key concepts. 

Through these rich learning experiences, students have explored mathematics in meaningful ways, strengthening their skills and building confidence in their abilities.

Problem-Solving and Collaborative Learning

Problem-solving is at the core of our Mathematics program. 

This term, students have engaged with a range of challenging worded problems, encouraging them to think critically, explore multiple strategies, and justify their reasoning. These tasks have empowered students to take risks, learn from mistakes, and refine their thinking, fostering resilience and confidence in their mathematical abilities. 

Through class discussions, students have shared their strategies and reasoning with peers, strengthening their communication skills and deepening their understanding of mathematical concepts.

Extending Mathematical Excellence

To support and challenge our high-achieving students, we have introduced a new Extension Mathematics Group for Year 9 and 10. This group provides opportunities for students to engage with higher-order problem-solving tasks, explore advanced mathematical concepts, and develop the skills needed for VCE Mathematics and beyond.

Celebrating Growth and Excellence

At our school, we take pride in recognising students' hard work, perseverance, and achievements in Mathematics. This term, students who have demonstrated high growth and excellence have been acknowledged through certificates of achievement and Green Chronicles.

Ms Angelique de Boer

Mathematics Domain Leader