Mathematics Standard 2

Course Description

The Year 11 Mathematics Standard course is constructed on the assumption that students have demonstrated sound competency in the skills of the Stage 5.2 NSW Mathematics K-10 syllabus that forms part of the Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 pathway. The Mathematics Standard 2 pathway provides students who are not seeking the in-depth knowledge of calculus based courses with the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 Mathematics. This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, and provides a strong foundation for students undertaking further tertiary training in the humanities, business and life science fields.

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

• Algebra: Formulae and Equations

• Algebra: Linear Relationships

• Measurement: Applications of Measurement

• Measurement: Working with Time

• Financial Mathematics: Money Matters

• Statistical Analysis: Data Analysis

• Statistical Analysis: Relative Frequency and Probability.

Year 12 Course

• Algebra: Types of Relationships

• Measurement: Non-right-angled Trigonometry

• Measurement: Rates and Ratios

• Financial Mathematics: Investments and Loans

• Financial Mathematics: Annuities

• Statistics Analysis: Bivariate Data Analysis

• Statistical Analysis: The Normal Distribution

• Networks: Network Concepts

• Networks: Critical Path Analysis

Assessment: HSC Course

Assessment in the HSC course is a comparison between a student’s progressive internal assessment result and their HSC Examination performance. Up to 30% of the course content contains links to content that is also explored and assessed in the Mathematics Advanced course. The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge and may also be assessed in the HSC examination.

External Assessment

A two and a half hour written examination accompanied by a formula sheet.

Internal Assessment

Component A is concerned with assessing a student’s content knowledge by demonstrating understanding, fluency and communication.

Component B is focused on assessing a student’s ability to problem solve and apply mathematical reasoning and justification.

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