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. All students studying the Mathematics Standard 2 course will sit for an HSC examination. 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 2 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 texts through the use of mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs

• provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of and skills in further aspects of mathematics for concurrent HSC studies

• provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce or undertaking further tertiary training