Mathematics Extension

ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE 2 UNITS OF MATHEMATICS IN YEAR 11

Course description

Mathematics Extension 1 is focused on enabling students to develop a thorough understanding of and competence in further aspects of mathematics. The course provides opportunities to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models more extensively. The content of this course and its depth of treatment indicate that it is intended for students who have demonstrated a mastery of the skills of Stage 5 Mathematics and who are interested in the study of further skills and ideas in mathematics. It has general educational merit and is also useful for concurrent studies of science, industrial arts and commerce and is a recommended for further studies in mathematics as a major discipline at a tertiary level and for the study of mathematics in support of the physical and engineering sciences.

The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 course includes the Mathematics Advanced Year 11 course. The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 course includes the Mathematics Advanced Year 12 course.

The Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 course includes the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 course, and therefore also the Mathematics Advanced Year 12 course.

All students studying the Mathematics Extension 1 course will sit for an HSC examination.

What students learn

The study of Mathematics Extension 1 in Stage 6:

• enables students to develop thorough knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
• provides opportunities for students to develop rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and to use mathematical models extensively
• provides opportunities for students to develop their awareness of the interconnected nature of mathematics, its beauty and its functionality
• provides a basis for progression to further study in mathematics or related disciplines and in which mathematics has a vital role at tertiary level
• provides an appropriate mathematical background for students whose future pathways may involve mathematics and its applications in such areas as science, engineering, finance and economics.