Term 2 - 2023 Maths at Foxwell Overview

Welcome to all familes for Term 2 Maths! Years 7 - 9 will continue their number and algebra unit from term 1, and there will be a short examination in week 4 (year 8 and 9) and week 5 (year 7).  Details will be available on Seesaw via classroom teacher communications.  Students will then move onto financial maths and have an assignment due in week 9 (year 7) and week 8 (year 8 and 9). 

Year 10 have started their unit on statistics and will have an assignment due in week 5 and then they will move straight into a unit on chance with an exam early week 9.

As you can see there is a significant amount of learning in action happening in maths this term.  As such it is essential students are ready and prepared for learning EVERY lesson.  This looks like:

- being on time to class

- having all equipment necessary for the lesson (charged iPad), exercise book, pencil case and a CALCULATOR).

- reviewing concepts learnt in class throughout the week to ensure understanding and retention is maximised.

- attending WIN time or tutorials held by the classroom teacher.

- seeking feedback and developing a can do attitude.

- taking initiative if away for a lesson by reviewing the work on One Note and asking the teacher for assistance.

The education of children is a joint partnership between teachers and caregivers.  Caregivers can support students by ensuring all the equipment is being packed each day, regularly checking their student's one note and exercise book to view work being done, ensure adequate time is being allowed for revision and deliberate practice at home, particularly where students have outside of school activities. The use of WIN time is perfect for these purposes.  Our teachers encourgae students to form a study group and use WIN time a few times a week to come together to practise.

I have communicated before that high school maths requires a significant amount more of attention than in primary school.  Like a sport; training, the right equipment, practice and a growth mindset is essential for success. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher.

Through numbers there is true beauty in looking at the world around us.  I look forward to seeing all students discovering the beauty around them and being excited in their maths journey this term!

Mrs Tania Russell

Head of Department Mathematics

txrus5@eq.edu.au