2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC

Board Developed Course

ATAR Course (Optional non-ATAR pathway for Year 12: Mathematics Standard 1)

Exclusions: None

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

The Mathematics Standard courses are focused on enabling students to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives. They provide 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 (ATAR pathway) 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.

Mathematics Standard 1 (non-ATAR pathway) is an optional pathway for students who have completed the Year 11 Mathematics Standard course. It 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.

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary:

• • Algebra

    • Formulae and Equations

    • Linear Relationships

  • Measurement

    • Applications of Measurement

    • Working with Time

  • Financial mathematics

    • Money Matters

  • Statistical Analysis

    • Data Analysis

    • Relative Frequency and Probability
      

HSC (Mathematics Standard 2: ATAR pathway):

• • Algebra

    • Types of Relationships

  • Measurement

    • Non-right-angled Trigonometry

    • Rates and Ratios

  • Financial mathematics

    • Investments and Loans

    • Annuities

  • Statistical Analysis

    • Data Analysis

    • The Normal Distribution

  • Networks

    • Network Concepts

    • Critical Path Analysis

HSC (Mathematics Standard 1: Non-ATAR pathway):

• • Algebra

    • Types of Relationships

  • Measurement

    • Right-angled Triangles

    • Rates

    • Scale Drawings

  • Financial mathematics

    • Investment

    • Depreciation and Loans

  • Statistical Analysis

    • Further Statistical Analysis

  • Networks

    • Networks and Paths

For more information about this course, please see: Mr Knight, Mrs Lynch, Mr Setefano, Mr Argh