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Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa (Cling to the main vine)

Engari kia mau ki te aka matua (not the loose one)

Mathematics

Head of Department

Mrs Jaimee Cole, ce@otagogirls.school.nz

Year 9

The Year 9 course is designed to highlight the importance of mathematics in everyday life and nearly all career paths. Throughout the year, you will discover how mathematics helps you solve problems and think logically, skills that are crucial in any field.

 

You will explore different mathematics concepts through interactive activities, games and real-life applications which will make maths both fun and relevant. Your communication skills will be enhanced by designed posters, creating your own questions and writing statistical reports.

 

This course is designed to build upon your existing knowledge, while introducing you to more advance concepts such as algebra, geometry, and data analysis. Year 9 Maths offers the perfect blend of challenge and support to help you succeed and improve your mathematical understanding.

Math Teacher

Mathematic Topics

  • Measurement

  • Geometry

  • Statistics

  • Probability

  • Number and Algebra

Image by Antoine Dautry

Extension opportunities

  • University of Otago Junior Mathematics Competition

  • Kiwi Mathematics Competition

  • ICAS Mathematics

  • O'Mathlon Competition

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