St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
Year 10 - Mathematics and Statistics (Core)
Course Description
This course aims to develop the skills from the Year 9 core mathematics course, to prepare students for Year 11 mathematics.
This course seeks to enable students to:
- Develop a belief in the value of mathematics and its usefulness
- Encourage a continuing and creative interest in the subject
- Develop the skills, concepts, understanding and attitudes to deal confidently with the mathematics of everyday life
- Develop a variety of approaches to solving problems involving mathematics, and to develop the ability to reason logically
- Achieve the mathematical and statistical literacy needed in a society which is technologically orientated and information rich
- Gain the mathematical tools, skills, understanding, and attitudes required in future careers
- Provide a foundation for continuing studies where mathematical concepts are central
- Develop mathematical talent
Topics studied include numeric reasoning, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics, and probability.
Pre-requisites
Based on the Year 9 common assessments, students are placed in an appropriate mathematics class.
Course Specific Costs
$30 - consumables and homework books
A graphics calculator is recommended
Pathway
Further study and careers in mathematics are in many sectors, such as commerce, science, engineering, medicine, architecture, government departments, information management, quality improvement, and insurance. Most industries regularly require data analysis and research.
Assessment Information
Each topic taught is assessed through an examination, tests and/or assignments.Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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