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 is studied as a mandatory subject for all students in Years 7 to 10. The content of the curriculum is divided up into three broad areas, these being Number and Algebra, Statistics and Probability and Measurement and Geometry. A fourth area of the syllabus is called Working Mathematically where students are engaged in applying skills to real life situations, problem solving, questioning, reasoning and communicating about the work that they are studying. In the senior school, Sarah Redfern High School offers a complete range of courses; Numeracy, Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2.
The Mathematics faculty continually strives to improve the students' learning outcomes by developing understanding and fluency in mathematics through inquiry, exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying problem-solving skills, communication and reasoning. As a faculty we believe that all students deserve a chance to reach their full potential. We strive to engage students in active learning to help them become self-directed and numerate learners.