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Willoughby Girls High School

Willoughby Girls High School

A Leader in Girls Education

Telephone02 9958 4141

Emailwilloughbg-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Mathematics

The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. 

By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.

The syllabus consists of the following strands:

  • number and algebra
  • measurement and geometry
  • statistics and probability.

In Year 11 and 12, the study of mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:

  • Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
  • Mathematics Extension 1
  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Mathematics Standard 2
  • Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
  • Mathematics Life Skills.

Mathematics in secondary school consists of 3 stages.

 Stage 4: Years 7 and 8

 Stage 5: Year 9 and 10

  •  5.1 Standard level – the fundamental skills 
  •  5.2 Intermediate level involving core skills
  •  5.3 Advanced level involving high level skills

 Stage 6: Years 11 and 12

  •  Mathematics Standard Mathematics Advanced Mathematics Extension 1 (by invitation only)
  •  Mathematics Extension 2 (commencing Term 4 of Year 11, by invitation only) 

Organisation of Mathematics Classes

At Willoughby Girls High School, mathematics classes are organised in the following structure:

  • Year 7 classes are parallel.
  • Year 8 classes are graded according to Year 7 overall assessment results, however all students study the same content.
  •  Year 9 students are allocated into the pathways according to their Year 8 overall assessment results. 
  • Year 10 remain in their Year 9 classes, unless circumstances indicate a need to change.
  • Year 11 and 12 (Stage 6)-  Mathematics in Year 11 is highly advantageous to those who wish to undertake certain tertiary studies. Students desiring to study Mathematics in Stage 6 must have completed at least Stage 5.2 Mathematics. Stage 5.3 is the prerequisite to Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1.