Code: JMA001
Title: Mathematics
Pre-requisites: Nil
Outcome levels: 5/6
Coordinator: Mr Michael Craven

Students investigate patterns which lead to algebraic representation and manipulation and solving equations. They use a range of computational methods to solve problems which involve integers, common and decimal fractions, percentages and rates. They investigate ways to determine areas and lengths of boundaries and to classify 2 and 3 dimensional shapes.

Topics

• Mobile Detectives (Patterns and Algebra)
  • patterns & graphical representations
  • like terms; Distributive Law
  • backtracking (solving equations)
• Mobile Maths (Number)
  • Applications using decimals, percentages, fractions and integers
  • Sports activities
• 2006 Space Odessey (Measurement and Space)
  • Plane shapes & 3 D shapes
  • Measurement – length and area
• Angles

Assessment

TBA

At completion students should know

• terminology associated with linear functions
• representations of variables in words and symbols
• algebraic conventions
• methods for solving linear equations
• position and order of integers and positive rational numbers
• number and number sense involving integers, index notation, squares, square roots, percentages and fractions
• computation strategies relevant to positive rational numbers, decimal fractions and common fractions
• money calculations involving discounts, simple interest and best buys
• measurement terms, attributes and units associated with length and area
• relationships between diameter and circumference
• relationships between areas of different figures
• properties and representations of 2 and 3 D shapes

At completion students should be able to

• compare and order integers
• use and interpret index notation, rates and ratio
• use a range of computation methods and strategies to solve problems involving positive rational numbers, rates and ratio
• identify and create representations of patterns and functions
• interpret and solve linear equations
• use formulas to calculate lengths of boundaries and areas
• analyse the relationships between the properties of shapes, lines and angles to explain similarity and congruence
• identify shapes embedded within irregular shapes
• use geometric tools to assist with construction of angles

Literacy elements

• text participants
• text users
• text analysts
• code breakers

Integrated technology

• calculators
• spreadsheets using excel
• word processing
• internet

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.