Mathematics

Mathematics at Cobram Secondary College

We would like to congratulate the following students for achieving the highest growth rate for Term 2:

Year 7C: Tyler Widdison and Victoria Zoch

Year 7O: Miranda Eddy and Max Karnatz

Year 7B: Jai Nolan and Matilda Hooper

Year 8C: Tanayah Power, Riley Bushby and Elmo Cortez

Year 8O: Cassandra Mossman and Ahmad Al Jassim

Year 8B: Keira Mathers and Noah Sullivan

Year 9C: Reed Fitzpatrick and Taylah White

Year 9O: Isabella Bovalino and Redemption Tai

Year 9B: Billie Boyd and Riley Sampson

Our structure of the 10 Mathematics Sessions within our fortnightly timetable is as follows:

• 4 Sessions allocated to explicit teaching and Rich Tasks/Lessons.
• 4 Sessions allocated to the completion of Modules/Revision of Modules.
• 2 Session allocated to the completion of Tests.
• Mathematics Rich Tasks focusing on: Financial Mathematics, Statistics, Algebra and Measurement are related to the real world. These tasks have multiple points of entry catering for the ability of each student.
• Students are encouraged to think, problem solve and develop independent working skills.
• Teachers spend less time lecturing and more time with individuals.
• Students develop a growth mindset and believe they can be successful in mathematics.
• Students are required to complete 2 modules and any Rich Tasks as homework by the dues dates given.

Middle School Mathematics Team