At Brisbane Bayside State College, Junior Secondary Mathematics teaching and learning focus on building students’ creativity through developing positive mathematical mindsets. Students are encouraged to understand concepts deeply, build fluency, reason logically, and solve problems effectively.
Our approach combines inquiry-based learning (launch, explore, discuss, reflect) with explicit teaching to support diverse learning styles and promote engagement.
For more information on mathematical mindsets, please click here:
https://www.youcubed.org/
Head of Department
Dr Sarah Mathews
Email: smath95@eq.edu.au
Phone: 3893 5392
Subjects Offered – Mathematics
Mathematics equips students with essential skills and knowledge across Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It develops the numeracy capabilities necessary for personal, work, and civic life, while laying the foundation for specialized mathematical studies and professional applications.
All students follow the Australian Mathematics Curriculum from Years 7 to 9. In Year 10, students may choose between the Core or Advanced mathematics curriculum for Semester 1.
As students select their senior study pathways during SET Plans, they are allocated to preparatory mathematics courses in Semester 2. For more information, visit the Senior Secondary Curriculum page.
Information about the Year 7-10 curriculum can be found here:
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics/,
https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/p-10/aciq/learning-areas/mathematics
Information about the Senior Secondary curriculum can be found here:
https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/mathematics
Mathematical Mindset Munch Club
Since 2019, the Breakfast Club has brought students together weekly to collaboratively tackle fun and challenging math problems. This club encourages students to explore different ways of learning mathematics while building persistence and resilience.
All students are welcome to join and discover the joy of math in a supportive and engaging environment.
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