Mathematics at Applecross Senior High School aims to develop the numeracy capabilities all students need in their personal, work and civic life. It also provides the fundamentals of mathematical specialities and professional applications of mathematics.
Students will use ideas about numbers, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics, probability, and mathematical ways of representing patterns and relationships to describe, interpret, and reason about their social and physical world. Mathematics plays a key role in developing students’ numeracy and assists in learning across the curriculum.
Students should learn to read, write and speak mathematics in various contexts and forms to understand and convey mathematical ideas and continue to use and learn mathematics autonomously. Whether dealing with familiar or unfamiliar tasks, they need to:
- recognise when mathematics might help
- choose appropriate mathematical methods
- decide on levels of precision and accuracy
- perform calculations
- interpret the results
- evaluate the reasonableness of results and appropriateness of the methods used.
The Mathematics Learning Area comprises experienced staff across all learning standards and courses. The school is fortunate to have such a talented pool of subject matter experts.
Pathways in Mathematics
The Mathematics Learning Area offers flexible pathways to support students at their point of need and extend them to their full potential.
Academic Extension Program
This program provides additional challenge and enrichment for high-achieving students, allowing them to engage with mathematics at and beyond their year level.
Years 7-8
Mainstream: Most students follow the year-level curriculum in mainstream classes.
Foundation: Students who find mathematics challenging are placed in the Foundation pathway, which provides extra time, targeted instruction, and focused support to build essential numeracy skills and confidence.
Years 9-10
Pathway 1: This mainstream program is based on the year-level mathematics curriculum.
Pathway 2:
Year 9 – Follows the Year 9 curriculum at a slower pace than Pathway 1.
Year 10 – Covers all Year 10 content except the optional topics designed to prepare students for Mathematics Methods in Senior School.
Vocational Mathematics (Year 10): A new program for students intending to pursue VET or General Pathways. This course supports practical numeracy development and helps students prepare for successful OLAN completion.
