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MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1 STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION
CATEGORY B
2 units Year 11 and Year 12 (HSC).
Board Developed Course.
Prerequisites:
The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and in particular, the content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2:
Area and surface area
Equations
Financial mathematics
Linear relationships
Non-linear relationships
Probability
Right-angled triangles (Trigonometry)
Single variable data analysis
Volume.
Exclusions:
Students may not study any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 11 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard Year 11 course, or any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 12 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course.
Course description
The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course.
Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content that is essential for Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 is identified by the symbol.
Students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course may elect to undertake an optional HSC examination. The status of ATAR eligibility is not yet determined.
All students studying the Mathematics Standard course in Stage 6 will have the opportunity to enhance their numeracy skills and capabilities. The content of the course aligns with Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework.
The study of Mathematics Standard 1 in Stage 6:
Enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
Provides opportunities for students to consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through the use of mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
Provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce and/or undertaking further community and workplace training.
Content
The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content comprises four Topics, with the Topics divided into Subtopics. The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course content includes the same four Topics and the additional Topic of Networks. The Topics and Subtopics are:
Year 11
Topic: Algebra
Formulae and Equations
Linear Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Applications of Measurement
Working with Time
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Money Matters
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Relative Frequency and Probability
Year 12
Topic: Algebra
Types of Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Right-angled Triangles
Rates
Scale Drawings
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Investment
Depreciation and Loans
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Further Statistical Analysis
Topic: Networks
Networks and Paths
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