Smith Mathematics Coaching Sydney

Why Year 10 is Important

For Year 10, I teach only those topics which lead on to Years 11 and 12. Strong foundation work in arithmetic, algebra, Euclidean Geometry, Cartesian Geometry and Trigonometry are necessary for all senior courses.

I emphasise the basic Mathematics Topics:

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Word problems
• Geometry
• Cartesian geometry
• Trigonometry
• Functions and curve sketching
• Statistics

Each topic leads on to the HSC and the students' efforts must be greatest in these topics.

Revision in Year 10

We do a lot of revision in all classes. It seems to me to be a waste of time learning a topic, only to allow the knowledge to disappear because of lack of revision!

Each class begins with a short revision test which I mark on the board. I stress:

• How to do each question
• How to start questions – often students can complete a question, if only they could start it
• How to get marks when you can't do a question
• General study techniques
• General exam techniques

Does the Year 10 class suit all students?

This class is for students doing the Advanced course (now called 5.3). There are three levels in Year 10 at school: 5.3, 5.2, 5.1 (They used to be called Advanced, Intermediate and Standard). We often have students who are doing the 5.2 course, but the majority are doing the 5.3 course.

Choice of Subjects for Years 11 and 12

Usually in Term 3, Year 10 students will be asked by their school to choose which level of Mathematics they intend doing for the HSC. The school will accept or not accept the students' choice depending on their attitude and ability in Year 10. It's an important year.

If I can help with an independent opinion when choices must be made, please phone me.