Mathematics Standard 1

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and, in particular, the content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2:

·         Area and surface area

·         Financial mathematics

·         Linear relationships

·         Non-linear relationships

·         Right-angled triangles (Trigonometry)

·         Single variable data analysis

·         Volume

·         some content from Equations

·         some content from Probability.

Cost of Course:$20

Course Description

Mathematics Standard students use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence in mathematics through real-world applications. These skills can be used in a range of concurrent HSC subjects.

Mathematics Standard 1 improves numeracy by building student confidence and making mathematics meaningful. Numerate students can manage situations or solve problems in everyday life, work or further learning.

What students learn

The study of Mathematics Standard 1 in Stage 6:

·         enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely

·         provides opportunities for students to consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through the use of mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs

·         provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce and/or undertaking further community and workplace training.

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course (Category B) or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course (Category A).

Students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course may elect to undertake an optional HSC examination.

To be eligible for an ATAR, students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course must undertake a pattern of study to satisfy the ATAR requirements and complete the optional HSC examination.

For the purposes of calculating the ATAR, no more than 2 units from Category B courses can be included.

All students studying the Mathematics Standard course in Stage 6 have the opportunity to enhance their numeracy skills and capabilities. The content of the course aligns with Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework.

Year 11 course

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content comprises four Topics, with the Topics divided into Subtopics.

Topic: Algebra

·         Formulae and Equations

·         Linear Relationships

Topic: Measurement

·         Applications of Measurement

·         Working with Time

Topic: Financial Mathematics

·         Money Matters

Topic: Statistical Analysis

·         Data Analysis

·         Relative Frequency and Probability

Year 12 course

The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course content includes the same four Topics and the additional Topic ‘Networks’. The Topics and Subtopics are:

Topic: Algebra

·         Types of Relationships

Topic: Measurement

·         Right-angled Triangles

·         Rates

·         Scale Drawings

Topic: Financial Mathematics

·         Investment

·         Depreciation and Loans

Topic: Statistical Analysis

·         Further Statistical Analysis

Topic: Networks

·         Networks and Paths

Text:  Yes

Must have calculator 

Contact: Mr Dean Lappas -Head Teacher