Mathematics
Mathematics
As the head of department, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our vibrant and dynamic department. Our department is dedicated to fostering a love for mathematics and nurturing the analytical skills of our students. We believe that mathematics is not just a subject but a critical tool that empowers students to understand and shape the world around them.
Our primary aim is to provide a comprehensive and stimulating mathematical education that caters to the diverse needs of our students. We strive to develop students' problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, encourage a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, inspire a lifelong passion for learning and exploring mathematics and prepare students for future academic and professional endeavours.
Our department is staffed by experienced and dedicated educators who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and support. Our teachers bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that every student receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. We are proud to have a strong partnership with James Cook University. This collaboration allows us to offer our students unique opportunities, including access to advanced resources, participation in joint projects, and exposure to cutting-edge research. Our partnership with JCU enhances the learning experience and broadens the horizons of our students.
The Mathematics Faculty at Newman Catholic College actively promotes excellence and engagement through various competitions and enrichment activities. We believe in challenging our students and providing them with platforms to showcase their talents. Our department runs several prestigious competitions, including the Australian Mathematics Competition, ICAS Mathematics Examination, JCU Newman Inter- School Mathematics Competition and QAMT Mathematics Competition
We invite you to explore our department and discover the many ways in which we support and inspire our students in their mathematical journey. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to working together to achieve great success.
Year 7 Mathematics
In Year 7, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving and practice. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
Year 8 Mathematics
In Year 8, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving and practice. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
Year 9 Mathematics
In Year 9, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving and practice. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
Year 10 Mathematics
In Year 10, learning in Mathematics builds on each student’s prior learning and experiences. Students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving and practice. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing mathematical strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently.
Subject Overview
The Australian Curriculum Mathematics has been developed on the basis that all students will study Mathematics in each year of schooling. The study of mathematics is central to the learning, development and prospects of all young Australians. Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical knowledge, skills, procedures and processes in number, algebra, measurement, space, statistics and probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic lives, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built. Mathematics is presented in year levels and the contents are organised under 6 interrelated strands such as Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics, and Probability as illustrated in Figure 1.
An expectation of mathematical proficiency has been embedded into curriculum content across all strands to ensure that students develop mastery in mathematics through the development and application of increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding and fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The concepts, skills, procedures and processes essential to the learning of mathematics are organised under 6 interrelated strands, in a sequence of development that increases in depth and breadth across the years of schooling.