Year 11 Mathematical Mindsets - An Integrated Approach
11MATM
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
This course enables students to integrate their mathematical knowledge to solve real world problems. The focus is on helping each student to demonstrate a growth mindset in mathematical activities which leads to greater involvement, understanding and achievement. Just in time teaching will be used where students need a new skill or knowledge to be able to continue the problem solving process.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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- Critical thinking- Be able to illustrate your mathematical thinking visually and to demonstrate mathematical curiosity by asking mathematical questions.
| - Students will use learnings from Number and Measurement to solve real life problems.
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- Communication/Collaboration- Communicate your mathematical ideas with others and make connections between your learning and your peers’ learning.
| - Assessment will be based on the knowledge and skills that students demonstrate in each project.
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- Problem Solving- Be creative and open when solving mathematical problems.
| - Contexts could be: Construction of a Zip Line course, Assembly capacity at WGHS, Subdivision Development, Problems sourced from local businesses.
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- Growth Mindset- Develop the belief that you can learn Mathematics to a high level and will take risks and value mistakes when solving mathematical problems.
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Other Information
This course will involve an all day field trip to visit local businesses and developments.
Year Levels/Departments:
Year 11, Mathematics
Resources Required
A calculator
A Maths exercise book