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Algebra

The mathematics curriculum intended by this statement will provide opportunities for students to:

  • recognise patterns and relationships in mathematics and the real world, and be able to generalise from these;
  • develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs and diagrams to represent and communicate mathematical relationships, concepts, and generalisations;
  • use algebraic expressions confidently to solve practical problems.

 Problem Solving Number Measurement Geometry Algebra Statistics
 Developing Logic and Reasoning
 Communicating Mathematical Ideas

The mathematical processes skills – problem solving, reasoning, and communicating mathematical ideas – are learned and assessed within the context of the more specific knowledge and skills of number, measurement, geometry, algebra, and statistics.


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Introduction

General Aims

Achievement Aims

Approaches

Assessment and Evaluation

Format

Senior courses

Mathematical Processes

Number

Measurement

Geometry

Algebra

Statistics

Glossary