Mathematics Ext 1

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. 

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 a 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.

The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 course content is comprised of four topics, with the topics divided into subtopics. The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 course content includes the topics trigonometric functions and calculus continued from Year 11 and introduces three different topics.