The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.Ìý
TheÌýMathematics faculty at James Ruse Agricultural High provide an academic, supportive environment sharing their passion for mathematics to allow students to achieve to their highest level. By studyingÌýMathematics, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical concepts and their use within the classroom and beyond.Ìý
In Year 7 to 10 students follow the mandatoryÌý,Ìýwith Year 9 and 10 completing all core and path outcomes which consists of the following strands:Ìý
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- number and algebraÌý
- measurement and spaceÌý
- statistics and probability.Ìý
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For all years, our programmes areÌýenrichedÌýwith extensionÌýactivities whereÌýallÌýstudents participate in activitiesÌýsuch as collaborative problem-solvingÌýand acceleration in some topicsÌýin Stage 5 content. Interactive technologies such as DESMOS,ÌýGeogebraÌýand spreadsheets are also used to explore concepts.Ìý
In Year 11 and 12, the study ofÌýMathematics is optional. Courses offered include:Ìý
Ìý– Years 11 and 12Ìý
Ìý– Years 11 and 12
Ìý– Year 12 only
Students are also provided with opportunities to develop their interest in Mathematics through activities such as:
The Enrichment classes are taught by external tutors in before or after school lesson timesÌýin Terms 2 and 3 to interested students in Years 7-10.ÌýÌý
The high levelÌýÌýis also offered to all interested students in Years 8-10.Ìý
We also offer Olympiad classes for interested students in years 7-10 which are runÌýthroughout the year by past Olympiad students.ÌýHigh achievers in the AMC and other interested students have the opportunity to participate in theÌýÌý(AIMO).
High achievers in the AIMO are invited to participate inÌý
A number of students are then able to participate in theÌýAMOC School of Excellence, the AMOCÌýSelection SchoolÌýand theÌý.Ìý
Maths Mentoring
One of the features of our school's student leadership programme is the use of our maths mentoring system. Our Maths mentors are highly capableÌýMathematics students who have volunteered to work individually with students who would like some extra help at weekly lunchtime lessons.Ìý
