Courses

Year 11 Maths Ext 1

• an understanding of the fundamental mathematical ideas presented in each topic
• mathematical skills to apply their knowledge and understanding to mathematical problems that are graded in level of difficulty
• the ability to analyse concrete and abstract problems and select the appropriate methods to the solution
• the ability to present logical solutions using appropriate strategies and providing sound reasoning to justify their conclusions

• Weekly Theory Booklets with clear and explicit explanations of the concepts and skills addressed in each topic prescribed by the NSW Board of Studies Preliminary course in Advanced Mathematics and Extension 1 . Routine and challenging examples illustrate the application to a wide variety of mathematical situations.
• Weekly Work Booklets provide students with further practice of the work covered in the theory lessons so as to increase students’ confidence in applying mathematical skills and techniques.
• Regular Quizzes to monitor student understanding in each topic and diagnose any weaknesses that need to be addressed in the lessons.
• Topic Tests at the end of each topic to assess student mastery of each topic. Students perform the test under strict exam conditions. This gives students an opportunity to practise exam techniques and assess their progress before they sit for school exams and assessment tasks.
• Timely Feedback on homework, weekly quizzes and topic tests
• Extra Assistance is provided through weekly 'Workshops' to students who are identified as experiencing difficulty with the work covered in the Theory lessons or homework. Workshops are conducted by our tutors. There is no added charge for this service.
• Additional help with their school work. Students can consult their teacher or the Mathematics Head Teacher for further assistance  with school work or to clarify any conceptual difficulties