VCE Mathematics Advice and Pathways

When selecting a Mathematics sequence for study at VCE you need to carefully consider the following:

• Mathematics is not a compulsory subject at Year 11; however, it is highly recommended that you complete two units of Mathematics in Year 11.

• Be certain of any Mathematical requirements (if any) that your pursuits after Year 12 will require.

• Both Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics (Specialist) are demanding subjects

How should you make your decision?

• Be very honest about your Mathematical performance so far

• Speak with your current Maths teacher, consider assessment marks and report comments

How can we help?

If you are still uncertain of your choice, you should consider the following

St Bede’s Students:

• Look at your report results. Below are some guidelines:

  • If your Year 10 Semester 1 Mathematics report revealed consistently high scores of 75% and above at ENRICHMENT, you are very committed to your studies and greatly enjoy the challenge of studying much more difficult mathematical concepts, then you should consider studying both Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics (Specialist) at Year 11. With a Satisfactory completion of both Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics (Specialist) at Year 11 you would be able to pursue either Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics at Year 12. To study Specialist Mathematics at Year 12 you must study both Mathematical Methods and General Mathematics (Specialist) at Year 11.

  • If your Year 10 Semester 1 Mathematics report revealed consistent scores between 80% and 90% at CORE MATHEMATICS or between 60% and 75% at ENRICHMENT MATHEMATICS, you are committed to your studies and enjoy the challenge of studying more difficult mathematical concepts, then you should consider Mathematical Methods at Year 11.

  • If your Year 10 Semester 1 Maths report revealed scores consistently below 75% at CORE MATHS or below 60% at ENRICHMENT MATHS it is recommended you pursue General Mathematics (Further) at Year 11. With a Satisfactory completion of General Mathematics (Further) at Year 11 you would be able to pursue Further Mathematics at Year 12, if you so wished or required it.

• Your Semester 2 Maths option is a good guide to your VCE choices.

• When advising you, the St Bede’s Pathways Team will look at all available data, including from the PAT testing completed in Term 2.

St James Students:

St Bede’s College will use your PAT Maths results. You should also speak with your Year 10 Maths teacher and ask for his/her recommendation.