What classes are provided?
Curriculum Maths (Year 7 to Year 12)
The Victorian Curriculum for Mathematics provides a structured progression of mathematical knowledge and skills from Year 7 through Year 10, culminating in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Mathematics for senior secondary students. It emphasizes problem-solving, reasoning, and the application of mathematics to real-world contexts. Mr Wang uses the following textbooks as the basis for the curriculum but may also incorporate other math materials.
Year 7 Maths
Year 8 Maths
Year 9 Maths
Year 10 Maths
Methods 1/2
Methods 3/4
Specialist Maths 1/2
Specialist Maths 3/4
Primary School Olypiad Maths
Primary school math Olympiads are programs designed to challenge young learners with advanced problem-solving tasks beyond the regular curriculum. These contests focus on logical reasoning, creative thinking, and analytical skills.
Common Topics
- Number Theory: Factors, multiples, prime numbers, and divisibility rules.
- Geometry: Shapes, angles, area, perimeter, and basic spatial reasoning.
- Algebra: Simple equations, patterns, and sequences.
- Arithmetic: Word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
- Logical Puzzles: Riddles and brainteasers that test reasoning skills.
Singapore Maths
The Singapore primary school math curriculum is renowned for its focus on building a strong foundation in problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and critical thinking. The framework emphasizes the “Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract” (CPA) approach, helping students grasp concepts through hands-on activities, visual representations, and abstract reasoning.
Key Features
- Focus on Core Concepts: Topics like numbers, fractions, percentages, geometry, and algebraic thinking are taught in depth.
- Heuristic Problem-Solving: Students learn strategies such as drawing models, looking for patterns, or breaking problems into smaller parts.
- Emphasis on Word Problems: Practical problems help students apply math to real-life scenarios.
- Mastery Before Progression: Lessons ensure students fully understand one concept before moving to the next.