Entry Recommendations:
Successful completion of the Foundation Diploma Year 11 Mathematics with Extension with Proficient or above, or Year 11 Mathematics with Algebra with Advanced or above in most assessments.
Course Outline:
This programme is designed to provide a background of mathematical thought and a reasonable level of technical ability for those not wishing to take Mathematics at Higher Level. It is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for those students planning to pursue many areas of further studies, including Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Technology, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. It is a programme that contains a wide variety of mathematical topics.
Areas of Study:
Number and Algebra
Functions
Geometry and Trigonometry
Statistics and Probability
Calculus
Course Requirement:
A Casio graphics calculator
Assessment
Internal – 20% mathematical exploration
External – 80% examination (two paper – one paper technology free)