mathematics
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LOWER SCHOOL

Year 7

​Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Year 7 and students study Mathematics for four periods a week. Classes are organised in ability groups. Students are placed in an General or Focus classes based on information provided from NAPLAN and primary schools. Year 7 students are assessed through tests, investigations and where appropriate projects.

Years 8 - 10 

​Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Years 8, 9 and 10. Students study Mathematics for five periods a week. Classes are organised in ability groups. Students are placed in an Accelerated, General or Focus classes based on their previous years results and teacher judgement. Students are assessed through tests, investigations and where appropriate projects.
 
Students of Mathematics are encouraged to participate in a variety of other associated activities:

• Maths Week celebrations which include Pi Day, Rubik's Cube competition and the Nagle Maths Olympiad
• AAMT Australia Mathematics competition
• West Australian Junior Maths Olympiad

SENIOR SCHOOL

Year 11
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In Year 11, students can choose an appropriate Mathematics subject relative to their capabilities and interests.  Both ATAR and General pathways are available.

General

• Foundations (only for those students who have achieved a level 2 in OLNA)
• Essential Mathematics

ATAR

• Applications Units 1 and 2 
• Methods Units 1 and 2
• Specialist Units 1 and 2

Able students may choose two Mathematics units in Year 11.  They may study both Methods and Specialist. If they choose to study Specialist they MUST study Maths Methods.

Year 12
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In Year 12, students can choose an appropriate Mathematics subject relative to their capabilities and interests.  Both ATAR and General pathways are available.

General

• Foundation Mathematics (for students who have not yet achieved level 2 on the OLNA)
• Essential Mathematics

ATAR

• Mathematics Applications Units 3 and 4
• Mathematics Methods Units 3 and 4
• Specialist Units  3 and 4

Able students may choose two Mathematics units in Year 12.  They may study both Methods and Specialist. If they choose to study Specialist they MUST study Methods.