General Mathematics Units 1 and 2 provide an introductory study of topics in the investigation and comparison of data distributions, arithmetic and geometric sequences, first-order linear recurrence relations and financial mathematics, linear functions, matrices, relationships between two numerical variables, graphs and networks, variation, measurement and trigonometry.
Understanding of concepts and techniques drawn from the topic areas of number and algebra, geometry and trigonometry, graphs and networks, and statistics.
Ability to solve problems using concepts and techniques drawn from the topic areas.
Reasoning and interpretive skills in mathematical and statistical contexts.
Capacity to communicate the results of a mathematical or statistical problem-solving activity in a concise and systematic manner using appropriate mathematical and statistical language.
Capacity to choose and use technology appropriately and efficiently.
In unit 1, students are expected to be able to apply techniques, routines and processes involving rational and real arithmetic, sets, lists, tables and matrices, diagrams and geometric constructions, algorithms, algebraic manipulation, recurrence relations, equations and graphs, with and without the use of technology.
In unit 2, students are expected to be able to apply techniques, routines and processes involving rational and real arithmetic, sets, lists and tables, diagrams, networks and geometric constructions, algorithms, algebraic manipulation, equations and graphs, with and without the use of technology.
General maths prepares students for employment or further study, in particular, where data analysis is important. It also has an emphasis on the study of statistics.