Mathematics

Goals

• To ensure that all students meet their mathematical potential
• To encourage all students think mathematically and to be effective problem solvers

Links

• Explore math with Desmos
• Khan Academy
• Australian Mathematics Competition
• NSW Education Standards Authority - Mathematics K-10 Syllabus
• NSW Education Standards Authority - Mathematics Stage 6
• New NSW Mathematics Syllabuses

Features

• Staff skilled in Mathematics Extension 1 and 2
• Morning Maths help in D12 (as well as other break times)
• Australian Mathematics Competition to help challenge and extend students.

Our Team

• Mr Ide _{^{HEAD TEACHER}} 
• Mr Algie  
• Ms Aung                      
• Mrs Gay    
• Mr Gordon                            
• Ms Hull
• Mr Lloyd
• Mr McAlpine
• Mr McLennan
• Mr McVicar
• Mr Morrissey
• Mr Radford

Courses

Years 7-10

The study of Mathematics is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10. 

At WBHS, students in Years 7 & 8 are placed in maths classes based on their performance in the previous year. There are usually two top maths classes in each year.

At WBHS, students in Years 9 & 10 are placed in streamed maths classes based on their performance in the previous year. Some movement is possible between classes depending on student performance and availabilty of places.

Years 11 & 12

In Year 11 and 12 the study of mathematics is optional.

• Mathematics Standard 2 
• Mathematics Standard 1 (optional HSC examination)
• Mathematics Advanced
• Mathematics Extension 1
• Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12)
• Mathematics Life Skills