The study of mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
The Mathematics Faculty at Hunter Sports High School aims to develop students' mathematical thinking, understanding, competence and confidence in the application of mathematics; their creativity, enjoyment and appreciation of the subject; and their engagement in lifelong learning.
Staffed by experienced and enthusiastic teachers, the faculty also has a whole school responsibility for promoting numeracy. This involves preparing students for their NAPLAN numeracy tests in Years 7 & 9, and working collaboratively with partner primary schools in the Waiyarang Community on numeracy initiatives and transition activities.
All Hunter Sports High students have access to the Mathspace online learning platform and the program is available for students to use both at school and at home. Students should consult with their class teachers about login and password information. Mathspace Website
Homework is assigned by class teachers and may include a variety of Mathspace tasks, textbook tasks, worksheets or project-based learning tasks.
By studying mathematics, students develop knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematical concepts and their use within the classroom and beyond.
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 Advanced (from 2019)
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Mathematics Standard 1
- Mathematics Standard 2.
