COURSE: MATHEMATICS STANDARD 1 

(HSC course ONLY)

Leader of Learning:  Mr Graham Black

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC Board Developed Course.

Prerequisites:

Students who intend to study the Mathematics Standard 1 course in Year 12 must have studied certain content as identified in the Year 11 Mathematics Standard syllabus. 

Course Description:

Mathematics Standard 1 is designed to help students improve their numeracy by building their confidence and success in making mathematics meaningful through real-world applications.  This requires mathematical knowledge and understanding, mathematical problem-solving skills and literacy skills.  When students are numerate they are able to make informed decisions in their daily lives.  This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for post-school options of employment and/or undertaking further community and workplace training.

Students who wish to attain an ATAR and who are enrolled in Mathematics Standard 1 MUST sit the optional HSC examination.

The Mathematics Standard course is organised in topics, with the topics divided into subtopics.

COURSE: MATHEMATICS STANDARD 2

Leader of Learning:  Mr Graham Black

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course

Prerequisites:

Students who intend to study the Mathematics Standard 2 course in Year 12 must study all Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content. 

Course Description:

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically, improve their skills to solve problems relating to their present and future needs, and improve their understanding of how to communicate in a concise and systematic manner. The Mathematics Standard Year 11/ Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 pathway provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of and competence in further aspects of mathematics for a range of concurrent HSC studies, such as in the life sciences, the humanities and business studies. The pathway also provides a strong foundation for students entering the workforce and/or undertaking further training and for university courses in the humanities, nursing and paramedical sciences.  

Course content:

The Year 11 course is organised in topics, with the topics divided into subtopics. The Year 11 course is undertaken by all students intending to study either the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course (Category A) or the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course (Category B).