Welcome to the Glenmore Park High School Mathematics Faculty.
We are committed to helping all students realise their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes in Mathematics. The Mathematics faculty at Glenmore Park High School consists of highly skilled, trained mathematicians who are well-equipped to deliver quality lessons and learning opportunities.
In their regular Mathematics lessons, students will cover the content of the curriculum and receive clear instruction in how to answer questions and solve problems. They will be given opportunities to practise their understanding of the Mathematics learned. Regular monitoring of their progress by means of unit tests and checking of exercise books, will inform both students and teachers of areas that require further attention. We aim to help each student achieve mastery of the topics covered in the curriculum.
In addition to their lessons, students will be set regular homework (often via an online homework system, such as MyMaths). Completion of homework will be monitored by class teachers to ensure that each student is completing the necessary additional practice to achieve mastery.
At all stages, assessments will be used to ensure that students are reaching the level required for progression to the next stage of their mathematical education.
Years 7 & 8
In Stage 4 Mathematics, students consolidate their numeracy skills from primary school before going on to learn how to describe and apply patterns and relationships; reason, predict and solve problems; calculate accurately both mentally and in written form; estimate and measure; and interpret and communicate information presented in numerical, geometrical, graphical, statistical and algebraic forms.
Years 9 & 10
The mathematical content in Stage 5 extends students' ability to relate their knowledge of the subject to real-life scenarios through mathematical modelling in algebra, graphs and geometry, as well as handling of statistical data. The Stage 5 course is pitched at a level appropriate to each student; the strongest mathematicians are expected to work on Stage 5.3 material in preparation for further study, but students who need additional support can cover the course at a lower level by accessing Stage 5.2 or 5.1 material.
Years 11 & 12
Students who wish to study Mathematics at Stage 6 have a number of options:
Extension Mathematics 1 and 2: Extension Mathematics is important for students who intend to pursue careers in industries such as Engineering, Finance, Medicine etc. Year 10 teachers can give advice about whether Extension courses are appropriate for individual students. A substantial amount of independent study is essential for students to succeed in this course.
Mathematics Advanced: This course is suitable for students who wish to go on and study subjects with some mathematical content but where the emphasis on the technical is less pronounced. Students should only choose this course if they have developed good mathematical skills and study habits. NESA indicates that 5.3 content is a prerequisite for studying this course.
* Note that several universities now list Mathematics Advanced as a prerequisite for a wide range of degrees. Year 10 students must give careful consideration to entry requirements and listed prerequisites in university handbooks. Further careers and post-compulsory education advice is available from Ms Cornish.
Standard Mathematics 1 and 2: Mathematics Standard is suitable for students who require a degree of competence in mathematical skills and techniques, but whose career plans may not involve a highly technical level of mathematics. Standard 2 is a Category A course, meaning that it can be used as part of an ATAR calculation, whereas Standard 1 (Category B) may only be used to contribute to an ATAR if the student sits an optional HSC examination (note that only one Category B course can be used to contribute to an ATAR).
* Year 10 students should pay close attention to prerequisites listed in university handbooks before deciding on their pathway for Year 11. Further careers advice is available from Ms Cornish.
Important information for students
All students are expected to come to Mathematics lessons with equipment to allow them to participate fully in each lesson. The list below is a minimum expectation; please contact the school if you have difficulty supplying any of the items listed.
- Pen (black or blue - no other colour is acceptable in an examination)
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Compass
- Calculator
- Graph or grid paper
- Ring binder
- Loose leaf notebook or paper (this can be lined, but if so, grid paper is required separately)
Students should note that items such as calculators will not be routinely supplied to them in lessons or examinations.
Mathematics Faculty Staff
| Mrs Peta Graham | Relieving Head Teacher (M/T/Th/F) |
| Mr Sam Asante | |
| Ms Janine Bailey | M/T/W/T) |
| Mr Finlay Campbell | Relieving Deputy |
| Mr Andrew Fitzsimons | Maths/Science |
| Ms Mariana Ghabrial | Year 8 A/Year Adviser |
| Mr Kevin Kwok | Relieving Head Teacher (Wed) |
| Mr AngusMacKenzie | |
| Ms Merrilee Polley | |
| Ms Simran Singh |