Course description:

The Mathematics Extension 1 Course is an exciting and challenging course for students interested in expanding their mathematical skill sets and furthering their career opportunities. 

This stimulating course is intended to demonstrate the power and versatility of mathematics, giving students a thorough understanding of and competence in many aspects of mathematics, including many which are applicable to the real world. 

Skills you will master:

In addition to the specific content skills, students will learn to value and appreciate the importance of resilience and self-motivation in undertaking mathematical challenges as well as the importance of taking responsibility for their own learning and evaluation of their mathematical development.  

Equipment required:

Career opportunities:

There is no field of scientific inquiry that does not express itself through the language of mathematics. 

Mathematics Extension 1 is a recommended minimum basis 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. 

Further information:

This course must be studied in conjunction with Mathematics advanced. This course cannot be studied in conjunction with Mathematics Standard. 

HSC outcomes build on skills and knowledge from the Preliminary course and as such, all Preliminary content is assessable in the HSC Examination.  

 

Links with further information:

Direct Link to NESA Extension 1 Mathematics Outcomes 

Link to syllabus to topics and outcomes - Preliminary (Simplified) 

Link to syllabus to topics and outcomes - HSC 

Course fees:

There are no upfront fees to study Mathematics Advanced. However, students will be required to purchase their own textbooks. 

Year 11 - CambridgeMATHS Stage 6 Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 – ISBN 9781108633666 (Print and Digital - RRP - $74.95) 

Year 12 - CambridgeMATHS Stage 6 Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 -  ISBN 9781108766265 (Print and Digital - RRP - $74.95) 

 

Note: We will provide an opportunity for students to purchase their Year 11 text through a school order during Term 4 2020 and their Year 12 text in Term 3 2021 for a discounted price of $65 each.