Scotch College

MATHEMATICS

Rationale

Mathematics classes are organised as for Year 7. The opportunity exists for appropriate students to attend Maths Challenge classes once a cycle, instead of their regular classes. In these classes, students complete both the Challenge and Enrichment stages of the Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians.
A small number of students who have had difficulty with Mathematics may be offered a slightly modified program, arranged through the Educational Support Unit. A further small group are given the opportunity to attend three extra Mathematics workshops classes each cycle.
The course aims to:
• Instill in students positive attitudes towards their involvement in Mathematics
• Develop the confidence and competence of students in dealing with mathematically related situations occurring in ordinary life
• Instruct the students in concepts and techniques, which reflect modern Mathematics and its applications
• Develop the capacity of students to use Mathematics in solving problems individually and collaboratively
• Develop in students the skills to interpret and communicate ideas mathematically
• Improve the level of abstraction in each student’s powers of reasoning
• Make use of available resources to enhance the learning experiences of students.
Course Content
Number: Operations on natural numbers, integers, fractions, decimals and percentages
Geometry: Lines and angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles,
Comparison of
quantities: Ratio and rates, ratios applied to maps and similar constructions
Measurements: Perimeter, area, of standard shapes. Volume and surface area.
Statistics: Stem and leaf, bar chart and histograms. Concept of centre and spread
Relations: Introduction to graphing straight lines
Enlargement:  Dilation from a point, similarity.
Circles:  Geometry of circles, circumference and area.
Assessment
Each topic is tested in class. Problem-solving is regarded as an integral part of the course, and problem – solving and project work will form part of each student’s assessment.
Semester One Semester Two
1. Common Test 1. Common Test
2. Topic Tests 2. Examination
3. Problem Solving/Project 3. Topic Tests
4. Problem Solving/Project.

Year 8 Curriculum 2011

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