Mathematics News
Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students,
As we approach the end of Term 2, the Mathematics Faculty would like to provide an update on upcoming assessments and current learning across all year groups.
Year 12 – HSC Courses
| Course | Week 9 | Week 10 | Assessment |
| Mathematics Standard 2 | Examination Preparation | Trial HSC Examination | Trial Examination 30% — All Outcomes |
| Mathematics Standard 1 | Examination Preparation | Trial HSC Examination | Trial HSC Examination 30% — All Outcomes |
| Mathematics Advanced | Trial Examination | Trial Examination | Trial Examination 30% — MA12-1 to MA12-8 |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | Trial Examination | Trial Examination | Trial Examination 30% — ME12-1 to ME12-5 |
| Numeracy (CEC) | Consolidation | Consolidation | — |
- Year 12 students are currently completing their Trial HSC Examinations during Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 2.
Year 11 – Preliminary Courses
| Course | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | Assessment |
| Mathematics Advanced | Trigonometric Identities and Equations | Examinations | — | Formal Written Examination (All Topics) – 40% |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | Further Work with Functions / Binomial Theorem / Graphical Relationships | Examinations | — | Formal Written Examination (All Topics) – 40% |
| Mathematics Standard | Applications of Measurement | Examination Preparation | — | Term 3 Weeks 9–10 Examination – 40% |
| Numeracy (CEC) | Fractions and Decimals / Operations with Fractions and Decimals | Fractions and Decimals / Operations with Fractions and Decimals | Investigative Assignment Due | Investigative Assignment – Week 11 |
- Year 11 Advanced and Extension 1 students have their Formal Written Examination in Week 9 or 10.
- Year 11 Numeracy CEC students submit their Investigative Assignment in Week 11.
Years 7–10
| Year | Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | Assessment |
Year 10 | Variation and Rates of Change A PATH | Variation and Rates of Change A PATH | — | Informal Assessment |
Year 9 | Trigonometry A, B CORE | Trigonometry A, B CORE | — | Informal Assessment |
Year 8 | Length & Area Review | Length & Area Review | Length & Area Review | Informal Assessment |
Year 7 | Angle Relationships | Angle Relationships | Angle Relationships | Term 3 Week 6 Examination |
Students in Years 7–10 have successfully completed their Semester Examinations and are now continuing with the next stage of their learning program.
Holiday Break
With only two weeks remaining until the holiday break, we wish all parents and students a safe, restful and enjoyable break.
Year 12 Students: Best wishes as you complete your Trial HSC Examinations.
Year 11 Students: Good luck with your Formal Written Examinations and upcoming assessment tasks.
Years 7–10 Students: Congratulations on completing your Semester Examinations and enjoy a well-deserved break.
Reminders
Year 12: Trial HSC Examinations run through Week 10
Year 11 Advanced & Extension 1: Formal Written Examinations in Week 9 or 10
Year 11 Numeracy CEC: Investigative Assignment due Week 11
Years 7–10: Continue with current topics; informal assessments only
All students: Return refreshed for Term 3 on Tuesday, July 21