The aim of the mathematics programme at Massada College is to make it interesting, stimulating, challenging and relevant to the child’s environment and to encourage the student to develop a positive attitude towards Mathematics.

Mathematics is taught using a variety of methods to suit different learning styles and levels of  language comprehension.

• The Mathematics curriculum covers:
  Number: Numeration and notation, addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, division, mental computation, square roots, ratios, percentages and decimal fractions.
• Space: Spatial terms, shapes, solids, logic, symmetry, rotations, reflections, 3D shapes, lines and ruler work.
  Measurement: Length, mass, capacity, time, money, graphing, area, volume.
• Working Mathematically:  Problem solving, using mathematical terms and notations to describe objects and relationships.
• Chance and Data: Classifying, sequencing and tabulating data.
  Algebra: Simple algebra         

Children are encouraged through their investigations to develop a number of mathematical skills: analysing, calculating, classifying, comparing, counting, estimating, measuring, organising, pattern searching, predicting, recording and representing. 

Massada College is recognised as a centre of excellence in numeracy and we participate in a wide range of competitions both state wide and nationally.