 Click here to view our timetable. Year 10 Accelerated Maths is a class we offer to year 10 students with a high ability and interest in mathematics. This course will go through most of the Preliminary Maths (2 unit) material, giving students a massive headstart by the time they enter year 11. RequirementsTo do this course, students do not need to be an accelerant at their schools (this means they need not actually be learning Preliminary content in year 10 for one or more subjects). Accelerants should actually enrol in the course they are accelerating in, e.g. Preliminary Mathematics (2 unit). We welcome all students of high mathematical ability, however we require all students to sit a 2 hour exam. The course is intensive and not suitable for everyone. Students will be tested by us on their general aptitude for mathematics, and if requirements are met, enrolment will be approved. Teaching style This course will focus on covering content with speed, because the classes are of an exceptionally high standard due to our requirements for entry. At the end of year 10, students can expect to have covered 50% to 75% of the Preliminary Maths (2 unit) course. In the past, students from this class have all gone to do well in Maths Extension 2 and subsequently achieve impressive UAIs. During each weekly class, theory will be covered, focusing on the more difficult topics. Students will be assigned homework of a higher standard than expected of year 10 students. We will also dedicate a class or two on HSC scaling, subject selection and how it affects their end result. The next heading expands more on this point. HSC Planning and Scaling Year 10 is a critical time. At the end of year 10, students must select the courses they will do for their HSC. The choices made will affect what HSC subjects are done, and can have the single biggest impact on HSC scaling throughout the student's school life. In fact, all the "tips and tricks" on scaling which are sold to year 11 and 12 students is, for lack of a better term, useless. They ignore the fact that once a student picks their subjects at the end of year 10, 90% of the factors which determine scaling is permanently set in stone. There is one more critical decision of whether to take up Maths Extension 2, at the end of year 11. We give comprehensive advice to our year 10 students on scaling and how it works exactly. Students are advised to choose courses based on what they are good at. But this important decision must be made with consideration to relative scaling power of each subject, so our students can make the best informed decision for themselves. Read more on HSC scaling Sample of student materials Back to courses |
