Epsom Girls Grammar School

11 Mathematics - Foundation

11MTF Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Ng.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students will be invited into this course by the Teacher in charge of year 11.

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Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1: Number Sense & Everyday Calculations
Strands: Number & Measurement
Key Focus:
*Understanding and working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
*Applying number knowledge in real-life contexts (e.g. time, money, food, shopping)
*Reading and interpreting simple tables or charts
*Units and estimation (e.g. how heavy, long, or far things are)

Real-life examples:
*Calculating sale prices and discounts
*Comparing prices and weights at the supermarket
*Reading time and working with schedules
*Converting between minutes, hours, litres, and kilograms

Term 2
Term 2: Data, Graphs & Patterns
Strands: Statistics & Algebra (Intro)
Key Focus:
*Reading and understanding bar graphs, line graphs, and tables
*Spotting trends (what goes up/down over time)
*Simple patterns and rules (early algebra)
*Making basic predictions or conclusions using data

Real-life examples:
*Comparing jacket sales in summer vs winter
*Using a temperature chart to pick the right jacket
*Describing favourite music or food using data
*Creating simple charts or surveys

Term 3
Term 3: Shapes, Space & Measurement
Strands: Geometry & Measurement
Key Focus:
*Recognising common shapes and their properties
*Understanding perimeter, area, and volume
*Using maps and scale
*Recognising symmetry in everyday images

Real-life examples:
*Finding how much dirt is needed to fill a garden box
*Estimating distances on a map
*Using angles to set up crutches or draw simple designs
*Understanding packaging and nets of 3D shapes

Term 4
Term 4: Probability & Everyday Problem Solving
Strands: Probability, Review & Integration
Key Focus:
*Understanding chance and likelihood (e.g. certain, likely, unlikely, impossible)
*Working out simple probabilities using percentages or fractions
*Making comparisons and justifying choices
*Bringing together number, graphs, and measurement skills to solve everyday problems

Real-life examples:
*Predicting weather or jacket sales in different seasons
*Calculating chances of picking a pop song from a playlist
*Deciding the best deal for streaming or groceries
*Solving problems with trolleys, baby formula, or music listening time

Learning Areas:

Mathematics

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Any calculator that handles powers and square roots is sufficient costing about $20
A student workbook costing approximately $10
In addition, students are expected to bring standard stationery items, including: A ruler, glue stick, protractor, compass, two 1J8 exercise books
Note: All prices are approximate and may change slightly due to updates from suppliers or production costs. We will do our best to keep any changes as minimal as possible.

If the cost of any items presents a challenge, we warmly encourage you to contact the Dean early in Term 1 next year to discuss possible support.

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