MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Ian Coates Head of Department

The main focus for Junior Mathematics is to engage students in the concept of lifelong learning and being an active investigator.

Senior Phase of Learning (Years 10,11 and 12)

In order to prepare students for their chosen subject we offer preparation for Maths A, Maths B and Consumer Maths in Semester 2 of year 10. Students study units of work which are designed to give them a taste of what is to come in regards to Year 11 and 12.

During the SET plan interviews (which is completed during year 10) students choose which Senior Mathematics Subject they wish to pursue in years 11 and 12.

In order to prepare students for their chosen subject we offer preparation for Maths A, Maths B and Consumer Maths in Semester 2 of year 10. Students study units of work which are designed to give them a taste of what is to come in regards to Year 11 and 12.

Subject Choices for Senior Mathematics

MATHEMATICS A - Authority Subject

Topics:

	Financial Mathematics		Applied Geometry – Navigation
	Probability and Statistics		Operations Research – Networks & Queueing Theory

	Bachelor of Arts		Bachelor of Economics
	Any university course which does not have physical science or technology as a base		All TAFE courses

	collecting, organising and analysing information
	communicating ideas and information
	planning and organising activities
	problem solving, using technology

	Introduction to Functions		Rates of Change
	Introduction to Integration		Financial Mathematics
	Periodic Functions and Applications		Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Applications
	Applied Statistical Analysis

	Bachelor of Applied Science		Bachelor of Aviation
	Bachelor of Science		Bachelor of Computer Science
	Bachelor of Veterinary Science		Bachelor of Engineering
	Medicine		Any university course with Mathematics, Science or Technology as a base
	All TAFE courses

	Introduction to Groups		Rates of Change
	Matrices and Applications		Calculus
	Plan Geometry		Dynamics
	Real and Complex Number Systems		Periodic Functions and Applications
	Structures and Patterns

Further Study Options:

	Bachelor of Applied Science		Bachelor of Aviation
	Bachelor of Science		Bachelor of Computer Science
	Bachelor of Veterinary Science		Bachelor of Engineering
	Medicine		Any university course with Mathematics, Science or Technology as a base
	All TAFE courses

Future Careers:

Natural Scientist, Biochemist, Biologist, Zoologist, Microbiologist, Geochemist, Geologist, Oceanographer, Meteorologist, Statistician, Industrial Chemist, Optometrist, Metallurgist, Teacher, Defence Forces

Universities recommend Mathematics C when future studies in Applied Science and Engineering are being considered and offers advantages in areas such as finance, economics and information technology.

PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHEMATICS
Authority Registered Subject

Topics:

	Finding, gathering and presenting information eg. graphs, tables etc.
	Measurement using appropriate units
	Budgeting, costing, saving, spending and investing money
	Use computational, communication and other forms of technology
	Read and/or interpreting instructions, signs, symbols and graphs.

Consumer Mathematics uses a thematic approach and includes:

	Traineeships
	Apprenticeships
	All TAFE courses

Careers in the building, electrical, mechanical and hairdressing trades as well as many opportunities in the retail and services sector.

Mathematics Competitions

Many competitions are held throughout the year and well done to those students who have participated and achieved success in them.

The QAMT Mathematics Competition
On Thursday August 9th 2007 Noosa District State High hosted the QAMT Mathematics Competition for Year 8 students. The competition was open to teams of year 8 students from any school in the surrounding area. Six teams were able to attend on the day in a closely fought competition.

The competition consists of five sessions where contestants are asked to work both individually and collectively in their teams. The questions range from a rapid oral quiz to complex questions more commonly seen in a mensa book.

The lead in the competition changed often ending in a result that could not be split by the judges. The two teams tying for first place are Noosa District State High Pomona Campus and Good Shepard College Team B.

Congratulations to all contestants who behaved well on the day representing both themselves and their schools admirably. Thanks has to go to Mr Graeme Rogers, Mr Ralph Sewell and Mr Jeff Hogan for organising the running of the competition.

Sunshine Coast Mathematics Tournament
On Thursday the 24th May at the Innovations Centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa High was represented by three teams of 5 students in categories 8/9, 10/11 and 12 in the Sunshine Coast Mathematics Tournament. This is the only interschool mathematics competition involving all Secondary year levels where 84 teams of students represented schools from all over the Sunshine Coast.

Congratulation to the Junior Team consisted of Keva Sandy, Hayden Walters, Blake Ngatai- Stokes, Lee Zeestraten and Sophie McDonoug who placed third in the gruelling relay section of the competition.

The Intermediate Team comprising Brad Arthers, Carissa Todd, Maddie Sandy, Lachlan Miskin and Jessica Wynn.

The Senior Team performed admirably against some tough opposition: Samuel Humbert, Amanda Corbett, Phillippa Lee, Raphael Medloby and Andrew Miskin.

Each team tried hard but lack the consistency necessary to win an overall placing on the day. These students reflect the passion and excellence that Noosa District State High School stands for. Many thanks goes to Mr David Whittaker and Mrs Karen Kemp for coaching and preparing the students for the tournament.

The Australasian Mathematics Competition
The Australasian Mathematics Competition was held on Wednesday the 23rd May 2007. The following students participated in this competition, Amanda Corbett, Ryan Graupner, Samuel Humbert, Blake Mayne, Tom Price, Madelaine Sandy and Lea Zeestraten.

This is a competition that involves Multiple Choice and Short Response questions. It is an individual competition and well done to all of the students who participated.