Mathematics Standard 1
KLA: MATHEMATICS
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Course Description:
Course Description:
Mathematics Standard 1 is designed to help students improve their numeracy by building their confidence and success in making mathematics meaningful.
Numeracy is more than being able to operate with numbers. It requires mathematical knowledge and understanding, mathematical problem-solving skills and literacy skills, as well as positive attitudes. When students become numerate they are able to manage a situation or solve a problem in real contexts, such as everyday life, work or further learning.
This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for post-school options of employment or further training
Standard 1 is appropriate for students who are undertaking vocational education and training courses, other practically oriented courses, some humanities courses, and for vocational pathways, in the workforce or in further training.
HSC Standard 1- Category B - 2 Units
HSC Standard 1- Category B - 2 Units
[Board Developed Course]
[Board Developed Course]
Students who choose to study the Standard 1 course for the HSC have the option of not sitting the final exam.
Only those students who choose to sit the examination at the end of the Standard 1 course will be able to use it in the calculation of an ATAR.
Students who choose to study the Standard 1 course for the HSC have the option of not sitting the final exam.
Only those students who choose to sit the examination at the end of the Standard 1 course will be able to use it in the calculation of an ATAR.
Those students who undertake the study of Standard 1 and wish to receive an ATAR must ensure that they satisfy the ATAR requirements, as no more than 2 units from Category B courses can be included in the ATAR calculation.
Those students who undertake the study of Standard 1 and wish to receive an ATAR must ensure that they satisfy the ATAR requirements, as no more than 2 units from Category B courses can be included in the ATAR calculation.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
The topics that are studied in the HSC Standard 1 Course are:
Algebra
Types of Relationships
Simultaneous Equations
Graphs of practical situations
Measurement
Right-angled Triangles
Pythagoras’ Theorem & Trigonometry
Bearings
Rates
Heart rate & Blood pressure
Rates in practical situations
Scale Drawings
Maps & House plans
Similar Figures
Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Designing a survey
Bivariate Data
Financial Mathematics
Investment
Depreciation & Loans
Loans and Credit cards
Networks
Networks & Paths
Drawing networks
Shortest Path
The textbook that is used at Marian Catholic College is the Nelson Publication: New Century Maths 12, Mathematics Standard Pathway 1
Assessment: HSC Standard 1 Course Only
Assessment: HSC Standard 1 Course Only
Students in the Mathematics Standard 1 course are assessed through the use of:
Formal assessment tasks, as outlined in the assessment booklet
Informal assessment tasks: homework, classwork and discussion, topic tests, quizzes…
Formal Assessment
The following formal assessment is completed by students in the Standard 1 Mathematics course. This allows students to demonstrate their competence in the outcomes that are being assessed by the task.
Task 1
In-class Assessment (Test) (25%)
Task 2
Investigation/Assignment (20%)
Task 3
In-class Assessment (Test) (25%)
Task 4
Trial Exam (30%)
Informal Assessment
Informal assessment occurs regularly in the classroom through the use of discussions, exercises, quizzes, homework tasks and smaller topic tests.
Students can use this assessment to help track their progression during the learning phase, so that they are able to monitor and address any weaknesses that they may have. This means that students are able to make changes to improve their results and learning.
Teachers use this assessment to plan learning activities and monitor student understanding and engagement. This allows for teachers to build a more comprehensive picture of the student as a learner in the Mathematics course.
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