Warren Ruki & Thomas Fill-Benzie adding a practical dimension to mathematics

Mathematics

Maths is another Western Springs' success story.

It is a compulsory subject until the end of Year 11 and is one of the few subjects taught banded, with high-expectation groups withdrawn for extension from Year 9.

Homework
Students will receive homework on a daily basis except on assessment days; this is checked and discussed in the first 15 minutes of each lesson. Homework has a tremendous impact on student acgievement and thus gets taken very seriously.

Assessment
Year 9 and 10 students complete five strands of Mathematics over the year: Algebra, Number, Measurement, Geometry and Statistics

Structure
Year 9
Two bands - extension group - numeracy students

Year 10
Three bands - an opportunity to complete some NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards.

Year 11
Three courses to cater for the different needs of all students - regular holiday workshops

Year 12
Three different courses to cater for the needs of all students - regular holiday workshops

Year 13
Mathematics with Statistics - Mathematics with Calculus

Maths Publication
Maths Uncensored is a delightful read, put together entirely by students and aimed at introducing Maths at Springs to the community.

(This documents is downloadable in .rtf format)