Extension 1 

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.

To study the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 you also need to study the Mathematics Advanced Year 11 course.

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

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.

The Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 course content is comprised of four Topics, with the Topics divided into Subtopics.

Functions

• Further Work with Functions

• Polynomials

Trigonometric Functions

• Inverse Trigonometric Functions

• Further Trigonometric Identities

Calculus

• Rates of Change

Combinatorics

• Working with Combinatorics