Executive Teacher: Jodie Beaumont
MSITA Staff: Ross Burdon, Belinda Castle, Antony Ceruti, Jo Davis, Chandra Kanta, Cissy Lu, Richard Nolan, Peter Rowe, Aruna Williams, Xiaoli Xu.
Mathematics and Information Technology Academy
The Mathematics and Information Technology Academy at Erindale College offers a comprehensive selection of Mathematics and Digital Technologies courses in both Tertiary (T) and Accredited (A) streams, providing pathways to university, CIT, apprenticeships, and industry careers.
Mathematics
Studying Mathematics at Erindale College develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, numeracy, and logical skills, preparing students for careers in engineering, finance, medicine, and trades such as construction, plumbing, and electrical work. Students also gain transferable skills in communication, collaboration, and the use of technology to solve real-world problems. High-achieving students can extend their learning through Specialist Mathematics, completing a major-minor or double major to further prepare for mathematically intensive fields.
Students are encouraged to participate in national competitions, including the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) to challenge and extend their problem-solving skills and ANU Maths Day, a team-based event that fosters problem-solving and collaboration while offering opportunities to apply their knowledge in competitive settings.
Information Technology
The Information Technology courses at Erindale College equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a technology-driven world, preparing them for further education and careers in project management, software support and development, cybersecurity, networking, and app development. These courses foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making, ensuring students are well-prepared to navigate and contribute to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Students are encouraged to participate in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition, which develops problem-solving skills through informal algorithms applied to increasingly complex test data, and the Python comp challenge, which offers hands-on experience in coding.
The Mathematics and Information Technology Academy at Erindale College equips students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to excel in diverse future pathways. Through real-world learning experiences, enrichment activities, and national competitions, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological expertise, ensuring they are well-prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, and careers in a digital and data-driven world.
See our Course Guide for specific course information.