Mathematics
Mathematics is the art of uncovering patterns, making sense of data, and building models that help us explore the world around us.
At GYC the suite of courses in mathematics endeavour to provide students with a structured way of thinking and adopt a powerful, logical, clear, and accurate means of communication. The mathematics that influences everyday life around the world and helps people to better understand the environment in which they live is built into the scope and sequencing of all the GYC mathematics courses.
The mathematics faculty has a variety of resources that are used to complement the classroom teaching, and these include materials for investigative mathematics tasks where several technologies are utilised (including the proficient use of graphics calculators). Our most valuable resource is our highly skilled teachers in mathematics and our college has a team of experienced mathematics educators who are highly regarded in both Hobart and further afield.
Our team includes mathematics teachers who have presented at state, national and international conferences in the field of mathematics education and technology.
The senior secondary mathematical courses that are offered at GYC serve as an inspiration for students to become aware of the possibilities and diversity of careers that become available with the study of mathematics courses.
By the careful classroom management to decode nature’s rhythms and navigating daily decisions mathematics, teachers at GYC are able to prepare students to more fully understand the world and be prepared for their future.
Courses
Options Offered
Numeracy 1
Mathematics 1
Essential Mathematics Workplace 2
General Mathematics 2
General Mathematics 3
Mathematics Methods Foundation 3
Mathematics Methods 4
Mathematics Specialised 4
Frequently ASked Questions
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The General Maths 3 course is a good general preparation for tertiary students in diverse areas such as economics, nursing and arts degrees. The Mathematics Methods courses are ideal preparation for a student wanting to complete a degree such as Science or Engineering where knowledge of calculus would be expected (ideally Methods 4 would be studied in Year 11 or 12).
The rigour and problem solving required for the Mathematics Methods 4 course makes it suitable for any tertiary degree provided that students are aware that there is a high level of algebraic skill needed.
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Mathematics Specialised is highly recommended for any student wanting to study mathematics, physics or engineering at tertiary level and can be completed after Mathematics Methods 4 (or in some cases as well as Mathematics Specialised 4 in Year 12)
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These are two very different courses. The Workplace Maths course is embedded with practical mathematics such as measurement, decimals, money and percentage and has a large assignment component.
The General Maths 2 course has an algebraic component that provides a pathway to General Maths 3 and has both test and assignment assessments. Any student considering a university pathway would be advised to complete General Maths 2 instead of Workplace Maths 2.
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You can complete (and count for TCE/ATAR points) all four of the TQA3/4 courses. It is possible to complete Methods 3 & General 3 in Year 11 and Methods 4 and Specialised 4 in Year 12.
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You need to complete at least one course in Mathematics (or similar) – without completion of a course that satisfies the Numeracy component of the TCE you will not receive your TCE or an ATAR and will not gain University entrance.
Still Got Questions?
Sam Pinkerton - Head of Mathematics