MATHEMATICS
Open Night was a huge success for Maths! Thank you to the staff and students that helped out with activities on the night. We were so proud showcasing our fabulous Maths room in the Discovery Centre and explaining all of the wonderful programs we offer. Some of the activities/displays we had on offer include:
- Mario multiplication colouring activity
- Interactive multiplication games on the touch screen
- A lolly bar graph examining the most popular flavour chosen
- An explanation of our Learning Goals program
- An insight into how we are celebrating student learning in Year 7 using our Growth Rockets
- A Games Puzzle that challenges your spatial awareness and problem solving
A spotlight on Year 9 Maths
This term, our Year 9 students have been focusing on solving linear equations and sketching linear graphs. In groups of 4, students were given an equation. Each student in the group was given an x-coordinate between -2 and 2 and was asked to calculate the corresponding y-coordinate. They then found their spot on the Cartesian plane drawn on the ground and joined their points together to create a straight line. Well done Year 9!
As the end of the term fast approaches, a reminder to all students to complete regular homework and revision of the work covered in Maths. Having multiple exposures will help with retention of the concepts covered and will give you the best chance of success. Don’t forget that there is also help available at Club 34 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Good luck to our Year 10 and 11 students who are preparing for their end of semester examinations!
Kara Salmon
MATHEMATICS KEY LEARNING HEAD