Study & Assessment

There are two distinct sections of Mathematics: Content and Mathematical Thinking. Students must perform equally well in both areas to achieve at the highest levels in Stage 6.

Content:

• Learning the processes and methods of the course

• Memorising key pieces of information.

• Practice and drill are essential in developing a knowledge of content.

Mathematical thinking

• Requires students to learn how to think in a logical, sequenced manner.

• Students must learn the skills necessary to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations

• Activities that ask students to evaluate and problem solve, such as working at a challenging task until they find the solution for themselves, are essential to learning this skill.

• To achieve at the highest levels of Stage 6, students must be able to effectively problem solve in unfamiliar contexts

Students are assessed in Stage 6 using Course Performance Descriptors. These are summarised below:

The full Course Performance Descriptors can be read on the NESA website

• Standard Mathematics

• Advanced Mathematics

• Extension 1 Mathematics

• Extension 2 Mathematics