Year 9 Problem Solving: Mathematics and Science (9PRS)
9PRS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Anderson.
Problem Solving is made up of the core curriculum areas of:
- Mathematics
- Science
Students will be engaged in thinking creatively and critically to solve problems and model situations.
Topics may include:
- Sustainable housing
- Species conservation
- Argumentation and proof, and
- The scientific method
This course will explicitly develop the college Capabilities of:
- Critical Thinking – apply critical and analytical thought processes to address a range of real-world applications of problem solving.
Thinking critically is fundamental to exploring and understanding science and solving problems. Using both mathematical and scientific methods students will explore and solve problems that will strengthen their ability to think and see problems critically.
- Self Management – build resilience, leadership and initiative.
Developing students' self management through solving complex problems in science and mathematics builds resilience and initiative as students find different ways to understand problems and find solutions.
Learning Areas:
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Year 10 Problem Solving: Mathematics and Science (10PRS)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere is a $40.50 course fee that covers the subscription to NZGrapher, course resources and worksheets.
All students must have the Year 9 Nulake Mathematics workbook for practice that can be ordered online via Office Max.
OPTIONAL:
A) Students can order Level 4 Nulake Mathematics Homework book for extra practice.
B) Students can subscribe for Education Perfect - a digital learning platform and get access to range of lessons, practice tasks.
Students MUST have their own Scientific/Graphics calculator (recommended by NZQA), 1E5 Quad books, ruler, eraser and a protractor along with a pen/pencil when they arrive for the Maths class. They also need a working, charged laptop for educational tools such as Google Classroom.