FMAX

ELIP Mathematics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Bangs.

The ELIP Foundation programme includes six courses and students must take all courses plus PHE in years 9-11 and some mainstream options.

This course is based on the Year 9 curriculum, but also provide extension for more able students into the Year 10 curriculum. The course focuses on basic skills, the terminology of maths and the language of maths problems.  The latter two skills are very important for these students who will encounter a great deal of language in mainstream maths later.  Students acquire the requisite skills and language.

Who would be interested in this course?

English Language Learners in any year level who are at the beginner or elementary stage of mathematics and language learning.



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A device, 1J8 exercise book, highlighter, pens, pencil, eraser, ruler, protractor

Pathway

Full mainstream study in 2025

Assessment Information

Diagnostic assessment throughout the year to determine progress in discrete maths skills