Mathematics


 * Mathematics Year 7**

The following dimensions from VELS will be covered this year at year 7. Movement & Physical activity. Building social relationships, Working in teams. The individual learner, managing personal learning. Community engagement, civic knowledge & understanding. Number, space measurement chance & data, Structure & Working mathematically. During the year students at year 7 will focus on the following topics and units of work. Students will also integrate mathematics into other areas of study or curriculum for a holistic view. Regular homework will reinforce these skills. Please feel free to contact me with questions or queries.

Ms. Le, Mathematics Teacher Yr 7 Neighbourhood

Whole Numbers, Number Patterns
 * __Term 1__**


 * __Term 2__**

Fractions, Chance and Data, Shapes


 * __Term 3__**

Decimals, Measurement, Algebra

Angles, Equations
 * __Term 4__**

Ms. T Le Mathematics Teacher


 * All topics covered will be assessed by a test.**

__**TERM 3**__


 * Mr. Barry's class (7I)**

Topics covered this term. (typically each unit will run for 3 - 4 weeks with a written assessment task at end of unit)

//(using a protractor, drawing angles, desribing angles, complementary & supplementary angles)// (year 8 extension activities - looking at angles created when using parallel lines) **Unit Completed**
 * Angles (chapter 7)**

//(triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons - sum of internal angles)// Construction of a geodesic dome - class activity. Extension activity year 8 - correct naming of 3D shapes; pyramids, cone, sphere, prisms, **Unit Completed**,
 * Shapes (chapter 9)**

//(place value, comparing decimals, rounding off, converting decimals to fractions, addition & subtraction of decimals, multiplication/division of decimals by powers of 10) **Unit started on 3/9/08**
 * Decimals (chapter 4)**

Students need to bring their exercise workbook, yr 7 Maths textbook, ruler, pens, Calculator.//
 * Requirements for each class:**

Students can get help most lunchtimes from their teacher. The College also provides a Maths homework club (each Tuesday after school for up to 1 hour, 2 teachers present to help students complete classwork and/or homework). Regular homework club operates each night in the College library and is supervised by a teacher. home
 * Support for students:**