Maths – Secondary (Y-8,Y-9,Y-10)

NOTE: SPECTRUM MENTAL MATHS PROGRAMME STARTS DURING TERM 3 OF ACADEMIC YEAR 2021

What is meant by Mental Maths?

Mental maths refers to the ability to use specific simple concepts and tips s taught in class to make students reasonably complex and tailor this knowledge to solve abstract application intensive problems by thinking laterally.

This is uniquely designed to provide exposure to mental mathematics to better equip students for success in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Year-10, 11 and 12 followed by university.

What is unique?

Each week the session deliverables include:

– Selected topic with concept presentation;

– Practicing problems in class with Tutor guidance;

– Unique fast mental mathematical skill to prepare students to perform fast; calculations without use of calculators.

– Homework assignments.

– Mock exam at the end of Term-4 followed by answers discussion

This will allow students to compete in elite maths competitions like:

– Yearly Australian Maths Competition (calculator free),

– Year-11 ATAR examinations (non-calculator component)

– Year-12 ATAR examinations (non-calculator component)

– Other STEM Subjects in Y-10,11,12

– University

How is it different from what they learn at school?

The schools do not currently teach these techniques. It is left for the individual students and parents interest to develop these mental maths skills at home. Our session ensures the student understands not only the fast-mental maths skills but also the associated mathematical concepts thoroughly.

A reinforcing last part of the session is facilitated as part of class work practice and homework practice.

How many sessions and duration of each session?

There are four sessions in Term-3 and ten sessions in Term-4.

Each session is of one-hour duration.

What topics are covered in each week?

The topics are listed below to expose the young minds to the available tricks from ancient maths gurus distilled wisdom presented as 16 principles and the associated corollaries.

Details are in Table below.

Recommended:

It’s perfect for students of Year-8 , Year-9 and Year-10 who are committed to pursuing STEM higher end Maths in Year-11 ,Tear-12 12 followed by university education.

Venue

Our sessions are held at Leeming Senior High School English Block.

Options to choose from:

Please select the package that best suits your need:

Enquiries

Please email [email protected] or call 0491 600 620 or 0428 425 785 or 0434 513 439

Enrolments

Please complete enrolment online by clicking the dark blue bar at the top.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have got a limited number of places. Please complete online enrolment to reserve a place.

FAQs

Advanced Maths for Year-9

This face to face weekly classes program is for Perth based high school students who are in Year-9 in 2020.

What is meant by Advanced Maths?

Advanced maths refers to the ability to use the simple concepts and formulas taught in class and tailor this knowledge to solve abstract application intensive problems by thinking laterally.

This is uniquely designed to provide exposure to advanced mathematics to better equip students for success in higher end mathematics courses in Year-10, 11 and 12 followed by university.

What is unique?

Each week the session deliverables include:

– Selected topic with concept presentation;

– Practicing problems in class with Tutor guidance;

– Unique mathematical skills to prepare students to perform application;

– Homework assignments;

– Mock exam at the end of Term-4 followed by answers discussion;

This will allow students to compete in elite maths competitions like

– Yearly Australian Maths Competition

– Year-11 ATAR examinations

– Year-12 ATAR examinations

– Other STEM Subjects in Y-10,11,12

– University

How is it different from what they learn at school?

The school teaches the basic concepts. We go beyond.

For example, the week-4 topic for Year-9 is ‘Non-linear relationships’.

The school syllabus normally covers different types of functional relationships and basic formulas.

Our session ensures the student understands different functions thoroughly. This includes being able to recognise a function from a table of values, being able to graph functions and understand their specific features.

A reinforcing last part of the session is included as an extension activity to help develop the student’s mental maths skills.

How many sessions and duration of each session?

There are four sessions in Term-3 and ten sessions in Term-4.

Each session is of one-hour duration.

What topics are covered in each week?

The topics are chosen to expose the young minds to the various advanced concepts in Mathematics.

Details are in Table below.

Note: This course is not a substitute for Year-9 mathematics (ATAR) subject. It complements it well. The schedule is subject to change to accommodate student’s needs.

Tutor profile:

The tutor is a very experienced and accomplished professional who consistently scored very high scores in Maths right through his entire education in Perth. He achieved a 99.9 ATAR and earned direct entry into health sciences at UWA.

Benefits

Immersive experience into the fascinating world of maths;
Overview of key concepts early to help in developing confidence in mathematics;
Interaction with experienced tutor
Add-on component of mental maths embedded in every week;
Provides pathway towards mathematics required for university education