08 Mathematics

Year 8:  Full Year / 2 Semesters / Mathematics

Australian Curriculum Website:  https://australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics

Pre-Requisite:  Nil

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Mathematics provides students with essential mathematical skills and knowledge in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities that all students need in their personal, work and civic life, and provides the fundamentals on which mathematical specialties and professional applications of mathematics are built.

Year 8 topics include:

  • Integer operations
  • Real numbers (fractions, decimal & percentage)
  • Measurement
  • Ratio & rate
  • Algebraic operations
  • Linear equations
  • Data representation and interpretation
  • Chance
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed through a variety of assessment tasks, including tests and investigations. Assessment is conducted against the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.

Assessments focus on the following skills:

  • Routine computational & process skills
  • Problem solving in applied contexts
  • Communication, both in written English and mathematical notation
  • Understanding & interpretation of results

Additional Information

N/A

Last Updated: June 2023

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