What is it and why should I do it?
Year 10 Plus Maths is a fast paced and rigorous maths subject. This subject prepares students for semester 2 Year 10 Methods Primer. This course is similar to the standard Australian Curriculum Maths course however it covers some topics in more depth and moves at a faster pace. The maths is a more formal and abstract than junior maths and your teachers will be a bit more pedantic and fussy about all the details. Precision matters in maths! In many cases we are looking at areas we have covered before, but we will go into more depth. This is a subject for students who like maths, feel it is one of their strengths and want to develop their skills in this area.
This subject is recommended for students with a Year 9 Algebra test average of 80% as well as an overall test average of 80%.
What will I do in class?
In most classes a new mathematical concept will be introduced and you will have time to discuss this and work through examples with your teacher and class mates. You will have some time to work on practise problems in class while asking your teacher for assistance. Most of the essential practise exercise work will need to be completed for homework. You would have at least 30 minutes of homework on each night you have maths class, with more over the weekend and leading up to assessments.