Mathematics

Mathematics

From year 7 to year 10 all students study Mathematics. In the Preliminary and HSC years Mathematics is an elective area, offering General Mathematics, Mathematics, and Extension 1 & 2 Mathematics. Bulli High School traditionally achieves strong HSC marks supporting access to employment and tertiary education.

Skills that our students learn include:

• Analysis of information and drawing sound conclusions,
• Logical thought processes,
• Communicating ideas and information in an oral and written form,
• Using mathematical ideas and techniques to find solutions to real life problems,
• Interpretation and production of graphs and tables.

Necessary Equipment:

• Students require a scientific calculator each lesson. The office sells Casio calculators, 
• model fx-82 AU PLUS II, for $29. There are advantages to using the same calculator as other students, as this allows collaborative learning, and also enables teachers to help with questions regarding settings on the calculator.
• Textbooks are kept in the classrooms, and a digital copy is accessed by students on a USB drive. All students have been asked to bring a USB to their class teacher to get their copy. Students who will have difficulty accessing a computer should speak to their teacher or to Mr Croft immediately.
• Some students may wish to use laptops for their class notes. Although BHS supports digital technologies, it is very difficult and time-consuming to construct the many diagrams, tables, and symbols encountered in Mathematics. Use of laptops is by negotiation with the class teacher; all students, including laptop users, must have an exercise book available in every Mathematics lesson.

Staff information

• Mr A Corolla
• Mr A Colquhoun
• Mr D Croft (Head Teacher)
• Mrs J Ellsmore
• Ms K Pidhirny
• Mrs D Smith
• Ms L South
• Mr B Vorn

For detailed information of the content of each course, visit http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au and select the ‘syllabuses' link.