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Mathematics

“God uses mathematics in everything He makes. He makes things in multiples of sevens, elevens, and forties. Everything that God does, He does according to mathematics: the writing of His Bible, the making of Arcturus and establishing the circuit of the earth. He imparts some of that wonderful knowledge to us that we may know something about His grace and love for us in this respect.” Asa Sparks

Overview

Mathematics incorporates skills practice, standard applications, extended problem solving, project work and testing. Students are expected to have access to and become proficient in the use of a scientific calculator. Students are generally expected to complete the coursework designated for their year level; and are encouraged to utilise their talents faithfully. However, it is recognised that there are different levels of mathematical ability. Hence, students may undertake modified work requirements in some cases in order to consolidate fundamental mathematical skills whereas other students may work on an advanced program which develops a deeper understanding of set topics and extends students to provide access to more complex applications. This will enable greater access to advanced mathematics options in senior year levels.

This subject aims to develop students to their fullest mathematical potential according to their unique God-given talent, and help them appreciate the way in which mathematics reflects the order in God’s Creation. Mathematics has also had a development process historically, and students will be introduced to the challenges and problems which mathematicians were attempting to overcome when they developed the techniques and methods used today. Throughout the subject, students also deepen their awareness and understanding of mathematics as a functional tool in solving everyday problems, as well as strengthen their ability to abstract concepts of number and space and their inter-relationship.

Subject Length

  • 9 periods per cycle, streamed according to previous achievement

Topics Include

  • Number Skills and Algebra
  • Measurement, Geometry, and Trigonometry
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Quadratic Algebra and Functions

Prerequisites

  • Booklist Items
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Ruler
  • Protractor

Assessment

  • Assignments / Problem solving (20%)
  • Classwork (10%)
  • Topic Tests (50%)
  • Semester Examinations (20%)

“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” Psalm 147:4