Mathematics and Commerce
“Mathematics is a unique and powerful intellectual discipline that is used to investigate patterns, order, generality and uncertainty.
It is creative, requires initiative, and promotes curiosity in an increasingly complex and data-driven world.”
– Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
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Mathematics Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship | Mathematics Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship | Mathematics Start Up Commerce | Prep. Essential Mathematics, Prep. General Mathematics, or Start Up Commerce | Essential Mathematics General Mathematics Specialist Mathematics Accounting |
Canterbury’s Years 7-10 Mathematics curriculum provides students with essential skills and knowledge in numbers and algebra, measurement and geometry, plus statistics and probability.
The aim is to develop the understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning skills that all students require to participate effectively in the wider community and national economy.
Our Mathematics students develop skills that make them ‘world ready’, such as critical and creative thinking, written communication, ICT capability and the ability to collaborate.
Students are encouraged to solve problems accurately and efficiently, and make fully informed decisions using Mathematics.
Mathematics assessment comprises a combination of short-response examinations and Problem-Solving and Modelling Tasks (PSMTs).
Examinations are designed to allow students to respond to a range of simple to complex questions, in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts, with and without the use of technology.
A PSMT offers students the opportunity to investigate real-world applications of Mathematics by formulating ideas, solving given problems, evaluating results, and communicating solutions.
Tasks can range from analysing trends in house prices and designing games, to modelling traffic statistics and tracking rollercoaster ride data.
Canterbury Mathematics incorporates a blended learning approach, where digital technologies and online platforms – including OneNote, Cambridge HOTmaths and Desmos are utilised, to enhance the learning experience for all students and cater to a variety of ability levels.
Teachers demonstrate their professional expertise and genuine passion for this subject, to engage all students in the learning process and deliver outstanding lesson plans.
Subject goals are clearly communicated and there are high expectations for students to take ownership of their own learning and results.
Students undertake formative assessment and receive regular feedback on their progress to encourage improvement in attainment.
Our Mathematics teachers also remain in contact with parents and carers to involve them in the overall education process.
Numerous extension opportunities are offered through extra-curricular activities, such as competitions – including the annual Australian Mathematics Competition, Maths Olympiads, the Interhouse Maths Teams Challenge, and the regional Interschool Maths Teams Challenge, which is hosted each year by Canterbury College.
Our dedicated Canterbury Mathematics faculty teachers offer a comprehensive tutorial schedule throughout the week, for students seeking additional support or extension outside regular class time.
“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is Mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.”
– Shakuntala Devi, Indian Writer & Mathematical Prodigy
