FOXWELL MATHS DEPARTMENT

As we finished Term 3 with a fantastic Colour Run school event, in Maths we concluded our Term with a summative Problem-Solving and Modelling Task for Years 7-9 and an Algebra Exam for Year 10.

Year 7-9 Maths Term 4

In Term 4, Year 7-9 students will be studying Chance and Data and have an exam in Week 8. Students often really get engaged with this topic especially when they are doing various dice activities and researching, investigating and drawing conclusions on data of real-world issues and trends. The students make real world connections using different aspects of the topic to our Term 4 Global Goal which is Poverty. We will have a formative exam at the end of the Chance unit and will provide feedback so students can have success in their summative exam.

Year 10 Maths Term 4

Year 10 core classes will complete the topics of Measurement, Geometry and Trigonometry and have an exam in Weeks 7 and 8.

Year 10 Maths Extension students will extend themselves in Year 10 Maths core topics and will have an exam during Weeks 7 and 8. Extension Year 10 Maths students need to be passing Extension Maths in order to get into Mathematical Methods and Specialists in Year 11.

Year 10 Numeracy classes will continue with their  2nd topic which is “The Work Environment” and they will be completing a journal throughout the term and an exam at the end of the term.

Passing this Semester, of Numeracy will support students towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

It is very important for students to be practicing questions and revising at home since class times are mostly used for explicit instruction in the topics and modelling of the concepts via doing worked examples. Students are encouraged to attend WIN time tutorials for extra support around topics which they find more difficult.

This week, I have handed over the reins of the Maths Department to Mr Shane Moore, who joins us as an experienced Maths/Science Head of Department from Capalabla State College. His contact details are, smoor117@eq.edu.au

Have a wonderful Spring break.

Many thanks.

Mr Surend Kumar (Acting Head of Department - Maths)