The
Maths Learning Area at this college provides opportunities that
ensure that all students develop skills, concepts, applications
and processes which support their meaningful participation in society. Mathematics
aims to: expose students to a wide range of mathematical ideas, develop
an awareness of modern technology and its implication in mathematics and
emphasise the dynamic nature of maths.The
skills that have been identified for effective participation in
society and are included in mathematical studies at this college
are: .
Number skills and computational skills including calculators
. Geometry concepts and terminology
. Measurement in all its forms
. Estimation and approximation techniques and practices
. Alertness to the reasonableness of results using a variety of
calculating devices
. Reading, interpreting and constructing tables and graphs for
a variety of purposes
. Learning how to use mathematics to apply the notions of probability
. Problem solving to new situations
. Applying mathematics to everyday situations and interpreting
their conclusions
. Being able to read, comprehend, write, interpret and speak mathematically
including the use of symbols. |
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