The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
The Mathematics Faculties at Hastings Secondary College are dynamic faculties which aim to foster the intellectual mathematical development of all students. They strive to do so by developing students’ mathematical thinking, competence, understanding, problem solving ability and application of the subject in everyday situations.
Teachers cater to individual students’ strengths and interests and designate students into classes best suited to their needs. Parental feedback is always welcomed and valued to achieve the best possible learning and social experience for their child.
New technologies are embraced within the mathematical courses and this strengthens curriculum perspectives such as Literacy and Creative Thinking.
Talented students are actively encouraged to undertake the more difficult curriculum options and to participate in competitions such as the Australian Mathematics Competition.
They are extended with enrichment material, groupwork, class discussions and explore mathematical concepts in the real world.
For more information on the mathematics syllabus visit NESA Website.
By studying mathematics, students learn to work mathematically – developing fluency, understanding, problem-solving, reasoning and communication skills.
The syllabus consists of the following strands:
- number and algebra
- measurement and geometry
- statistics and probability.
In Year 11 and 12, the study of mathematics is optional. Courses offered include:
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Optional HSC examination)
- Mathematics Life Skills.
