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Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Board Developed Course
ATAR
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
Hours Studied
240
Course Criteria
Course Criteria
A strong performance in Stage 5 Mathematics is recommended
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Stage 5 Pathways
Exclusions
Exclusions
Mathematics Standard
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Nil
Course Overview
Course Overview
Mathematics Advanced and Extensions 1 & 2 offer a progressive journey through deeper and more exciting mathematical ideas. These courses focus on understanding the beauty and power of maths, especially through concepts like calculus, patterns and reasoning.
Mathematics Advanced and Extensions 1 & 2 offer a progressive journey through deeper and more exciting mathematical ideas. These courses focus on understanding the beauty and power of maths, especially through concepts like calculus, patterns and reasoning.
In the Mathematics Advanced Course, students will explore how maths helps explain the world around us and solve complex problems. The course encourages curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, preparing students for university studies in science, commerce, engineering and more.
In the Mathematics Advanced Course, students will explore how maths helps explain the world around us and solve complex problems. The course encourages curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, preparing students for university studies in science, commerce, engineering and more.
If students enjoy problem-solving and want to develop skills that open doors to a wide range of careers, Mathematics Advanced and its extensions are the perfect fit.
If students enjoy problem-solving and want to develop skills that open doors to a wide range of careers, Mathematics Advanced and its extensions are the perfect fit.
Units of Study
Units of Study
Preliminary Course:
Functions
Working with functions
Graph Transformations
Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometry and measure of angles
Trigonometric identities and equations
Calculus
Introduction to differentiation
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Statistical Analysis
Probability and data
HSC Course:
Functions
Graphing techniques
Trigonometric Functions
Further graph transformations and modelling
Sequence and Series
Sequence and Series
Calculus
Differential calculus
Integral calculus
Applications of calculus
Financial Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Statistical Analysis
Random variables
Please note: All content in the HSC course builds upon topics covered in the Preliminary course, and students are expected to retain and apply this prior learning.
Assessment
Assessment
The Preliminary Course consists of three school-based assessments.
HSC internal assessment consists of four school-based assessments. Assessment tasks will be equally focused on understanding, fluency and communication, as well as problem solving, reasoning and justification. The Year 11 content will be assumed knowledge and may be used to examine Year 12 outcomes.
HSC external assessment consists of one 3-hour examination.
Marks for the HSC are based 50% on internal school-based assessment and 50% on the external examination.
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
The Mathematics Advanced 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 the Stage 5 course:
Algebraic techniques
Surds and indices
Equations
Linear relationships
Trigonometry and Pythagoras’ Theorem
Single variable data analysis
Non-linear relationships
Properties of geometrical shapes
Note: Stage 5 refers to learning undertaken during Years 9 and 10. A strong performance in these years is recommended before commencing Mathematics Advanced.
Employment/University Opportunities
Employment/University Opportunities
The Mathematics Advanced course is designed for students who have demonstrated sound achievement in Stage 5 Mathematics and wish to deepen their mathematical understanding. It equips students with the skills to apply mathematics to real-world problems and supports concurrent studies in fields such as science and commerce.
This course provides an appropriate foundation for further study of mathematics as a minor discipline at tertiary level, particularly in degrees related to the life sciences, business or the social sciences.
Students who intend to pursue university courses that involve a high level of mathematics, including engineering, computer science or the physical sciences, are encouraged to also study Mathematics Extension 1.
Additional Information
Additional Information
If you would like more information about this Mathematics Advanced course, please contact the Leader of Learning Mathematics:
Ms Gretel Fortmann: gretel.fortmann@dbb.catholic.edu.au
You are welcome to visit the Mathematics Department to discuss further.
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