Mathematics Extension 2 HSC only

Board Developed Course - 1 Unit for HSC only (additional to the Mathematics Extension 1 Course)

Course description

Mathematics Extension 2 focuses on key ideas of algebra and calculus and appreciation of mathematical invention, intuition and exploration. Mathematics Extension 2 extends students’ conceptual knowledge and understanding through exploration of new areas of mathematics not covered in Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1.

What students learn

Through the study of Mathematics Extension 2, students:

develop strong knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to mathematical concepts that have applications in an increasing number of contexts
gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways which are founded in mathematics and its applications.

Course Structure and Requirements

Mathematics Extension 2 is a Year 12-only course. Students studying the Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 course must:

have studied the Mathematics Advanced and the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 courses
study the Mathematics Advanced Year 12 and Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 courses concurrently with Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12.

An alternative approach is for students to study Mathematics Advanced Year 11 and Mathematics Advanced Year 12 before studying Mathematics Extension 1 Years 11–12 and Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12.

Year 12 course

Proof

- The nature of proof

Vectors

- Further work with vectors

Complex numbers

- Introduction to complex numbers

Calculus

- Further integration

Mechanics

- Applications of calculus to mechanics

Industries related to Mathematics Extension 2

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Assessment: HSC course only

Mathematics Extension 2

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