Year 10

CURRICULUM LEVEL 5 and 6

Course Length: One Year

Special Costs: $11.00 for a write-on homework book

Entry Requirements:  None

Course Outline:

Students build on their understanding of Algebra during two major units through the year.  The Geometry of right-angled triangles is introduced.  Study continues in Number, Probability, and Statistics.

Students will have an opportunity to gain Level 1 NCEA credits with Achievement Standards in both transformation and measurement.  Throughout the year all students will have the opportunity to achieve 6 Unit Standards credits in Numeracy for Level 1 NCEA.

Assessment Outline:

Assessment judgements for most topics are made according to criteria for basic achievement, proficient achievement and advanced achievement relative to the curriculum level students are working at.  In addition, there are 11 credits available towards Level 1 NCEA.

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments

Students are expected to complete about 20 minutes of homework each day they have Maths.  The extension class is expected to enter The National Bank Junior Maths competition and The Australian Maths competition.

Where Does It Lead?

Depending on each student’s demonstrated ability this course leads into either 11 Maths 1, or 11 Maths 2 or 11 Maths 3 courses.

For Further Information See:

Mr Hattrill