2 unit
Year 11 and 12
Category
Board Developed Course
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
120 per year
Mathematics Advanced builds on and extends many of the concepts covered in the Mathematics Stage 5.3 Course. It has a high algebra content and introduces many new mathematical concepts including Calculus.
The Mathematics Advanced course consists of the following topics, with each topic divided into subtopics.
Year 11 Course
Functions
Calculus
Trigonometric Functions
Statistical Analysis
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
HSC Course
Functions
Calculus
Statistical Analysis
Financial Mathematics
Sequences and Series
Recommendations
Who should do this course?
It is assumed that students have achieved the outcomes of the Mathematics Stage 5.3 Course. Please speak with your Mathematics teacher or with the Leader of Learning - Mathematics as to your suitability for this course.
What I need for this course?
Students will require a scientific calculator available for purchase from the College office.
What you cannot do with this course?
Mathematics Standard
Physics, Chemistry, Economics
Career options
How will this course help me in the future?
Mathematics is useful for studies in science and commerce. The course is a sufficient basis for further studies in Mathematics as a minor discipline at tertiary level in support of courses such as life sciences or commerce. A number of universities will require Mathematics as a pre-requisite course to enrol in a course.