Year 7 & 8 Mathematics
Year 7 & 8 Mathematics course is based on the NSW Board of Studies Stage 4 Syllabus and is a two-year course.
The strands of Number, Patterns and Algebra, Data, Measurement and Space and Geometry are covered thoroughly in this course and the processes of the Working Mathematically strand are embedded into each of these strands.
During each lesson students develop:
- 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
Student receive:
- Weekly Theory Booklets with clear and explicit explanations of the concepts and skills addressed in each topic prescribed in the NSW Board of Studies Years 7 -10 Mathematics Syllabus. 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 Test to assess student mastery of the topics covered during the term. Students perform the test under strict exam conditions. This gives students an opportunity to practise exam techniques acquired and assess their progress before they sit for school exams.
- Timely Feedback on homework, weekly quizzes and topic tests
- Additional help is provided through weekly 'Workshops' to students who are identified as experiencing difficulty with their Mathematics. Students can also receive extra help with school work at these workshops.
Our programs in Years 7 and 8 aim to prepare students for the Stage 5.3 course in Years 9 and 10.
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