Quite often Maths is a subject that many people either love or dislike. At Foxwell State Secondary College we aim to have students loving maths and offer an amazing and engaging Maths program, which allows students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Maths by making connections to the world they live in.

This term Year 7 – 9 students are learning various mathematical concepts relating to indices, positive and negative numbers, and algebra through the lens of life on land (The United Nations - Sustainable Development Goal #15).  The students have been amazed that algebra has so many real-world applications. Some examples of this include:

Year 8 students collaboratively created stories about positive and negative numbers and represented their story in words, diagrams, and numbers.

Year 9 students have been learning how algebra can be applied in the real world through identifying how to best use the land in a way which is sustainable for our environment.

Students and teachers are starting to get ready for the end of term assessment.  Our year 7s have had their first mini test and all Year 7 – 9 students will have their final test in Week 9. Students should be actively revising key concepts and can use their Cambridge Essentials Maths textbook, Manga High or Education Perfect platforms to practise questions.

Maths help will be available next week in the Learning Hub during WIN time  as outlined below as well as during lunch break on Tuesday and Thursday.

• Monday (3-4pm) 
• Tuesday (8am – 8.35am) 
• Tuesday (11.30 - 12.30)
• Wednesday (8am – 8.35am) 
• Wednesday (3-4pm)  
• Thursday (11.30 - 12.20)
• Friday (8am – 8.35am) 

Thank you to families that have made sure students have all the necessary equipment for their Maths classes.  As a reminder students need to be bringing to their Maths class the following items:

• Exercise book
• Pencil case (with pencil, eraser, sharpener, pens, highlighter, ruler, scissors, glue)
• Calculator
• Charged iPad

Thank you for your support by checking in with your child to ensure they have the necessary equipment.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher or the Maths Head of Department, Mrs Tania Russell (txrus5@eq.edu.au)