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Why study a Stage 6 Mathematics course?
Why study a Stage 6 Mathematics course?
Mathematics is the study of order, relation, pattern, uncertainty and generality and is underpinned by observation, logical reasoning and deduction. It is an interconnected subject that involves understanding and reasoning about concepts and the relationships between those concepts. It provides a framework for thinking and a means of communication that is powerful, logical, concise and precise.
The Mathematics Stage 6 syllabuses are designed to offer opportunities for students to think mathematically. Mathematical thinking is supported by an atmosphere of questioning, communicating, reasoning and reflecting and is engendered by opportunities to generalise, challenge, find connections and to think critically and creatively. All Mathematics Stage 6 syllabuses provide opportunities for students to develop 21st-century knowledge, skills, understanding, values and attitudes.
The Mathematics Stage 6 syllabuses are designed to offer opportunities for students to think mathematically through questioning, communicating, reasoning and reflecting. They promote development of 21st-century knowledge, skills, understanding, values and attitudes and provide challenge. Students generalise, find connections, think critically and creatively, using appropriate technology to support mathematical activity.
What jobs could studying Mathematics lead to?
What jobs could studying Mathematics lead to?
The study of Mathematics provides numerous essential skills that are directly related to a multitude of employment opportunities across various industries.
Click here to see a bullseye document indicating the occupations that would benefit from further study of mathematics.
Multiple pathways - a continuum of learning
Multiple pathways - a continuum of learning
Mathematics is a mandatory subject for all students to study in Years 7-10. However, the Stage 5 (Year 9 & 10) syllabus is a streamed syllabus containing three different pathways: 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3, ordered from least complex to most complex.
All students in Years 9 and 10 are required to complete the outcomes listed in the 5.1 syllabus. Some students will have also attempted the 5.2 outcomes and a smaller group of students would have additionally attempted the 5.3 outcomes.
Students would have undertaken a course which their teachers felt best suited their ability and application, and as a result, the advice as to which Stage 6 course is most appropriate is largely determined by the Stage 5 pathway undertaken.
The diagrams below indicate the courses outlined in the Stage 5 and 6 Mathematics Syllabus and the suggested pathways between those courses.
Mathematics Syllabus Pathways
Mathematics Syllabus Pathways
QHS Recommended Mathematics Pathways
QHS Recommended Mathematics Pathways
Click the links to see more about each of the courses on offer:
Further Information
Further Information
MANSW Student and Parent Advice
Many students find it difficult to choose between the Advanced and Standard course. The Mathematical Association of NSW has provided a guide to assist students and parents in selecting the most appropriate Stage 6 Mathematics course. The document contains a pros and cons argument for each of these courses. While the information contained in these courses is accurate, it is general in nature and all students are encouraged to speak to their teacher regarding which course is best for them.
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