MATHEMATICS
Campbell High School provides a curriculum guarantee in mathematics learning for all students from year 7 to year 10. It aims to promote a positive attitude towards mathematics and its relevance to students both personally and in their community. The program gives students the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of mathematics and its processes.
Years 7 and 8
A common course of study is provided to students in years 7 and 8, which is structured to accommodate the range of students in each cohort. Provision is also made for students in year 8 who need additional assistance with key elements of the course. The year 7 and 8 courses cover the basic skills of mathematics and enable students to be numerate in our society as well as preparing them for further mathematical enquiry.
Years 9 and 10
In years 9 and 10, the program provides students the opportunity to study mathematics in different levels of depth. Students can follow a level 1, level 2 or level 3 program of study. All courses are divided into semester units and cover different topics and assessment. In each semester, where possible, each year group and level covers topics from the five key areas of mathematics: space (geometry), number, algebra, measurement and chance & data.
Level 1 and 2 courses cover topics, which prepare students for Tertiary mathematics at college. The level 1 program leads to a further study of mathematics as needed in heavily mathematics based college courses such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematical Methods. High achieving level 1 students have an opportunity to select Extension Mathematics as an elective in year 10. This course provides a head start for students likely to attempt the top mathematical stream at college.
The level 2 course allows students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of fundamental mathematical skills as well as providing an opportunity to develp their mathematical literacy.
The level 3 course is more practically oriented and teaches students how to apply mathematical knowledge to practical problems through project work.
Mathematics Tutorials
A formalised mathematics tutorial session is available to all students through Enrichment. It is designed to give those students who require extra help in mathematics the opportunity to work through problems with a teacher in a smaller group.
Mathematics Competitions
Students at Campbell High School have the opportunity to compete in a number of Mathematics competitions includeing the Australian Informatics Competition, the Australian Mathematics Competition and the Australian Mathematics Challenge. Students who have an interest in the creative understanding of mathematics can also join the mathematics and engineering section of the Tournament of Minds.
