Mathematics Standard 2
KLA: MATHEMATICS
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Course Description:
Course Description:
The Mathematics Standard 2 course is focused on enabling students to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives. It provides students with the opportunities to develop an understanding of, and competence in, further aspects of mathematics through a large variety of real-world applications for a range of concurrent HSC subjects.
Mathematics Standard 2 is designed for those students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 but are not seeking the in-depth knowledge of higher mathematics that the study of calculus would provide. This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at a tertiary level.
The HSC Mathematics Standard 2 course has been written on the assumption that students have demonstrated a high level of competence in the Preliminary Mathematics Standard course
The Standard 2 course is appropriate for students who are undertaking studies in the life sciences, the humanities and business studies. The course also provides a strong foundation for vocational pathways, in the workforce and in further training, and for university courses in the humanities, nursing and paramedical sciences.
HSC Standard 2- Category A - 2 Units
HSC Standard 2- Category A - 2 Units
[Board Developed Course]
[Board Developed Course]
Standard 2 is a Board developed, Category A course and counts as 2 units of study in the HSC. These units can be used in the calculation of a student’s ATAR.
Standard 2 is a Board developed, Category A course and counts as 2 units of study in the HSC. These units can be used in the calculation of a student’s ATAR.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
The topics that are studied in the HSC Standard 2 course are:
Algebra
Types of Relationships
Simultaneous Linear Equations
Non-linear relationships
Measurement
Non-right-angled Trigonometry
Rates and Ratios
Rates in practical situations
Maps & Scale drawings
Statistics
Bivariate Data Analysis
The Normal Distribution
Financial Mathematics
Investments and Loans
Annuities
Networks
Network Concepts
Networks
Shortest path
Critical Path Analysis
The textbook that is used at Marian Catholic College is the Nelson Publication: New Century Maths 12, Mathematics Standard Pathway 2
Assessment: HSC Standard 2 Course Only
Assessment: HSC Standard 2 Course Only
Students in the Mathematics Standard 2 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 2 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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