Mathematics
It is great to be able to write to you all at this busy time of term. The Mathematics department has been full steam ahead as students have completed two assessment tasks this term. The end of Term 2 and into Term 3 is a really exciting time as we witness our Year 9 and Year 10 cohorts making decisions around their senior pathways. It was so great to be able to speak with lots of parents at our PPP information evening last week. If you were able to make it or still have some questions I wanted to include a brief overview of our Mathematics Pathways:
The orange pathway is suitable for students who wish to undertake a pathway that would support them towards university. Within this pathway Year 9 students can choose General Maths or Maths Extension for Year 10. If students don't wish to move towards a university pathway they can choose the applied pathway and select Foundation Mathematics for Year 10. We also offer Short Course Numeracy in Semester 2 of Year 10 that supports students who don't wish to study Maths in senior but need to complete the numeracy requirements of the QCE (Queensland Certificate of Education).
More information about pathways will be further discussed with all Year 9 students at their PPP meeting, however if you have any Maths specific questions, please feel free to email me anytime.
For all other year levels, just a reminder to please keep an eye on parent and student Daymap accounts to check for upcoming due dates and/or exams. Please ensure that if you child is absent on the day of an exam, this must be an approved absence (parent/guardian must contact the College to confirm absence). If you ever have questions or concerns about these assessments or extensions, please feel free to reach out to your childs' teacher, Year Level HOD or contact me for further information.
Tess Reeves
HoD Mathematics