Mathematics
Mathematic classes at Evans River offer challenging work and a supportive environment for students.
By studying Mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
7-10 Assessment
Assessment of student work in years 7-10 is linked to the regular Maths Online homework tasks, Half-Yearly and Yearly Examinations as well as one project each year.
Regular homework, through Maths Online, is issued to students for spaced retrieval practice. This assists students to better retain the work they have been doing in class.
Competitions
We encourage students to enter Mathematics competitions and enter teams in regional challenge days with subsidised entry cost.
Year 11 and 12
All levels of Mathematics are offered in the senior school from a non-HSC course up to Extension Mathematics. In our compressed senior curriculum, Standard Mathematics 2 runs every year and Standard Mathematics 1 is only considered for students in special cases.
Mathematics Life Skills is delivered through our STEP program, for students wishing to improve their skills at a basic, real-life level, Numeracy is a perfect fit.
Preferred calculator
Our preferred calculator is the CASIO FX82AUplusII. It can be purchased from the front office at a reduced price compared to Officeworks. The Mathematics have an engraver and are more than happy to engrave the student's names to ensure they can be returned to their owner if they get misplaced. We also have the appropriate tools to replace batteries if the need arises.
The study of Mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
The syllabus consists of the following strands
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- Number and Algebra
- Measurement and Geometry
- Statistics and Probability.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of Mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:
In Year 11 and 12, the study of Mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
- Numeracy
- Mathematics Life Skills.
Maths and Milo
Maths & Milo is our in-school tutoring program running every Wednesday from 8:30am in one of our Mathematics rooms. A teacher and SLSO are always present to assist with homework, class work or any other Maths work. Students are welcome to a complementary cup of milk and Milo whilst they work.
