Mathematics

​Head of Department – Phil Freeman 

Philosophy and Objectives of the Mathematics Department

The purpose of Craigslea SHS as a safe, tolerant and disciplined school is to meet the individual needs of our diverse student population including local, ESL, and International, whilst pursuing high levels of educational attainment.

• Integrating an academic approach with the modern classroom;
• Develop confidence in the subject and to inspire the inquisitive mind;
• Develop a disciplined approach to problem solving i.e. a strategic plan;
• Develop organizational skills in the subject;
• Acquire technological skills that complement the mathematical skills
• Provide a range of learning experiences to suit the individual needs of students
• Give all students the opportunity to obtain at least a Sound Achievement in Junior Mathematics
• Provide a range of skills to meet the demands across the curricula
• Develop communication skills
• Provide basic mathematical skills in order to equip students for society’s demands
• Fostering in students a sense of belonging and an awareness of their rights as citizens in a global community.
• Creating and maintaining a multi-cultural campus where students from different cultures are valued and accepted.

Time Allocation

The time allocated to Mathematics for year 8-12 is 210 minutes of instruction time a week. This differs for year 7 where 245 minutes is allocated per week to Mathematics.

Competitions

• May – Mathematics Team Challenge
• August – Australian Mathematics Competition

Course Support and Tutorial

• Ongoing – Mathletics
• Thursday Afternoons 3:10 PM – 4:10 PM – All year levels welcome for Mathematics Support/Tutorial

Middle Schooling Mathematics Sequence

It is the philosophy of this Mathematics Department that students who are successful be given maximum exposure to ‘accelerated’ - extension work in preparation for Maths B and C.

Middle School Course (Yr 7 to 10)

Senior Senior School Course