Year 10 Maths Core 

This semester 1 subject introduces a range of topics to prepare students for all possible pathways in semester 2. Students will develop their understanding in the concepts involving Measurement, Statistics (univariate data), linear Algebra and Financial Maths (simple interest). Student’s performance in this subject may impact on their Maths Pathways options for semester 2. 

After a semester of studying topics in accordance with the National Curriculum, students will complete one of three subjects to maximise their success in later years. 

These subjects are; 

Year 10 Foundation Maths

Year 10 General Maths

Year 10 Maths Methods

Year 10 Maths Methods Bridging (MMB) Elective

Year 10 Foundation Maths 

Students who wish to develop their ‘real life’ Mathematics, who perhaps are not planning to do any Maths subjects in their final years will study a subject designed to develop the fundamentals of Mathematics to ensure their success when employed or completing an apprenticeship. Topics include; Business and Financial Maths, Statistics and Measurement. 

Year 10 General Maths 

Students will develop the necessary skills and understandings surrounding Business Mathematics, Measurement and Geometry, Statistics and Matrices. The course will mirror the General Maths course in year 11 and 12. 

Year 10 Maths Methods 

Students wishing to complete Maths Methods in year 11 and 12 will need to complete this subject as it is designed to ensure all students are fully prepared for the rigors and challenges that are to come. The topics will mirror those of Year 11 Methods including; Polynomials, Irrational Numbers, Trigonometry and Probability. 

Parents and students are advised that there will be limited space in these classes & that students will be selected on their abilities as demonstrated by their work in semester 1. 

There is an opportunity for some exceptional students to begin their VCE in year 10 by studying Year 11 Maths Methods. Students who complete this subject will be expected to do year 10 Maths Methods in Semester 2 at the same time and will complete Further Maths (a year 12 subject) in year 11. This subject also allows students to consider Specialist Maths in year 12. Entry into year 11 Maths Methods is by applications. Students wishing to apply must put together a portfolio outlining not only their Mathematical ability but also demonstrating their commitment to learning. It is preferable that they completed MA23 in Year 9