Mathematics
We have had a great start to the year with high engagement in mathematics classes. The mathematics faculty and all mathematics classes have been busy as we are preparing for our first round of assessments for this year. Students have been working well in class and it has been great to see high engagement of students in homework activities through Mathspace to review and consolidate their learning. Here are a few photos of Ms Jarred's year 7 students consolidating their learning in maths class through various activities.
Students in years 7 - 10 classes are all doing an exam for this term. All exam dates can be found within the Daymap assessment schedules and assessment schedules that have been provided to students. Any changes to the assessment dates will be communicated by teachers and will reflect on Daymap assessment schedule.
Our year 11 students have recently started working on the Problem Solving and Modelling task (PSMT). Students will writing individual reports for these tasks. Students have been provided with exemplars to support them in writing these reports and students can also access exemplars available on QCAA public website and other resources to do well. We encourage all Y11 students to make the most of this formative assessment opportunity to better support their attempt at this task in Y12. Some ways that students can better engage with the feedback cycle is to ensure they are providing a complete draft on the draft due date, be sure to review all teacher feedback on the final submission and seek lots of teacher feedback in class or at tutoring.
Year 12 students have already submitted drafts for the PSMT and will be receiving feedback from teachers to improve their report for final submission. Year 12 students in General Maths and Maths Methods will also be doing their IA2: Exam in week 10. This exam will make up 15% of their year 12 grade for maths.
Some general notices:
- All students MUST bring a scientific calculator to class every lesson and will require this for the exam.
- Mathematics tutoring is on every Tuesday (1st break) and Thursday (2nd break) in CG01. All students are encouraged and welcome to attend.
Haranoop Singh Goraya
Acting Head of Department - Mathematics - Year 10A to 10D