Year 8 Mathematics
Length: 2 Semesters
Compulsory or Elective: Compulsory
Pre-Requisites: Nil
What will I learn?
In Year 8 Mathematics, you will study the following topics:
- Chance
- Statistics
- Number
- Financial Mathematics
- Expansion and Factorisation
- Measurement
- Linear Relationships
- Linear Equations
What attributes do I need?
Successful students in Mathematics develop their understanding both in and outside the classroom by being independent learners. They have sound problem-solving skills and can transfer these skills to a variety of contexts. Students can discuss and analyse mathematical concepts and results through written and verbal communication.
What Learner Qualifiers Suit Year 8 Mathematics?
- Actively participates in learning
- Shows perseverance to improve
- Applies knowledge with skills confidentially
- Clarifies ideas and effectively uses feedback to improve the quality of work
How will I be assessed?
Skills and Application Task (100%)
- Chance Test
- Statistics Test
- Index Laws Task
- Terminating Recurring Decimals Task
- Expansion and Factorisation Test
- Measurement Task
- Linear Relationships Test