This week, teachers from across all twelve secondary schools arrived at Catholic Schools armed for some serious mathematical problem solving, particularly focusing on Stage 6 Mathematics Advanced. In 2026, through Curriculum Reform, new syllabi will be introduced in all Mathematics and English courses across the State. The team were tasked with developing collaborative and aligned programs for the Mathematics Advanced Syllabus and challenged to embrace a range of pedagogies to engage students in this course. Together in teams, programs and resources were developed for topics such as Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Identities and Equations, as well as all content areas for Year 11 in 2026. 

The power of collegiality was evident in this project, with the sharing of resources and insights into how to unpack complex mathematical concepts with students in a variety of ways. It was a rich experience to witness the level of collaboration and expertise of the staff involved in this project. I commend all participants for a highly productive and positive two days and to Bec Zammit for her vision in supporting a range of highly engaging experiences to switch on to new thinking in a mathematics classroom.

Figure 1: Ben Field - St Joseph's Catholic College Aberdeen

Figure 2: Lauren Stacey, St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton and Tracy Zander, Trinity Catholic College

Figure 3: Cheryl Wills St Joseph's Lochinvar and Tom Fairleigh, St Paul's Booragul

Figure 4: The Mathematics Advanced Collaborative Curriculum Writing Project Team