Zoe George
Leading Teacher – STEAM
Through a collaborative, problem-solving approach the Mathematics Domain at Joseph Banks Secondary College builds curious learners with strong foundations in additive and multiplicative thinking skills. The Mathematics Domain offers students opportunities to diversify their understanding of Mathematics through several choices in Year 9 and 10, purposely designed to support students in their development of mathematical thinking, or to prepare them for a career in a STEM pathway.
Courses
Year 7 & 8
Year 9
Maths for Life
This elective utilises online learning platforms to diagnose mathematical skills that students find challenging.
Problem Solving and Enrichment in Mathematics
This subject will involve working mathematically to solve complex problems, as well as enrichment through investigations and exploration of mathematical concepts.
Year 10
ATAR Maths Preparation
This course will focus on key skills such as geometry, algebra, arithmetic and problem-solving to prepare you with strong foundations for taking ATAR Applications or Methods in Year 11.
Essential Mathematics A and B
This course will expose you to a range of topics from Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability, in a range of practical contexts and at a pace that allows you to consolidate your skills.
Maths for Life
This course is your gateway to achieving success in the numeracy component of OLNA.
Maths for Scientists and Engineers A and B
This course will challenge, reward and inspire you, providing the opportunity for deep understanding of Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability, with an emphasis on Science and Engineering applications.
Maths in Business and Economics
Maths in Business and Economics is focussed on developing mathematics knowledge and understanding through contexts such as money, loans, share market, real estate and currency exchange.
Specialist Maths A and B
This course provides opportunities for you to develop complex mathematic understanding to delve deeper into algebraic concepts and apply your understanding to create mathematical models.
Year 11 & 12
Mathematics Applications (ATAR)
This course focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences.
Mathematics Essentials (General)
The Mathematics Essential General course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions.
Mathematics Methods (ATAR)
This course focuses on the use of calculus and statistical analysis.
Mathematics Specialist (ATAR)
This course provides opportunities, beyond those presented in the Mathematics Methods ATAR course, to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively.