Mathematics

The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.

The syllabus consists of the following strands:

In Year 11 and 12, the study of mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:

Mathematics Standard 1 and Mathematics Life Skills are not offered at NBSC Manly campus.

Course information

The Mathematics Faculty provides an academic, supportive environment that encourages students to achieve to their highest level.

In Years 7 to 10, students are provided with opportunities to develop their interest in mathematics through activities such as the Australian Mathematics Competition and related activities.

Year 11 students can choose from Mathematics Standard, Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1. In Year 12, a further option of Mathematics Extension 2 is offered for those who wish to study Mathematics at the highest level and have achieved at significant levels in the Year 11 Mathematics Extension 1 course.

In Years 7 and 8 classes are not streamed. In Year 9, an accelerated class is formed for those students of proven ability and an intention to study Mathematics Extension 2 in their HSC year.

One of the features of our student leadership program within the school is the use of our peer tutoring system. Our peer tutors are highly capable students who have volunteered to participate in this part of our student leadership program.

Stages 4 and 5

Mathematics is mandatory in Years K-10, and at NBSC Manly Campus, students are encouraged to extend their learning by connecting and mastering mathematics K-10 syllabus outcomes:

  • number and algebra
  • measurement and space
  • statistics and probability

The working mathematically processes present in the Mathematics K-10 syllabus are:

  • communicating
  • understanding and fluency
  • reasoning
  • problem solving.

Students learn to work mathematically by using these processes in an interconnected way. The coordinated development of these processes results in students becoming mathematically proficient.

A student develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through:

  • exploring and connecting mathematical concepts
  • choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems
  • communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly.

Stage 4 mathematics includes Years 7 and 8 and Stage 5 mathematics includes Years 9 and 10.

In Stage 5, all the core and pathway topics are studied at NBSC Manly Campus.

Stage 6

The Mathematics Stage 6 syllabuses are designed to offer opportunities for students to think mathematically through questioning, communicating, reasoning and reflecting.

Year 11 (Stage 6)

  • Mathematics Standard
  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Mathematics Extension 1

Year 12 (Stage 6 HSC)

  • Mathematics Standard 2
  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Mathematics Extension 1
  • Mathematics Extension 2 (for students who have been successful in their studies in the Year 11 Extension 1 course)

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